Cooper's Alley L-Head Ramp
Downtown marina, Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi
Water: Corpus Christi Bay. City marina ramp downtown. Lighted, busy on weekends, close to bait and fuel.
Directions ↗Map pin approximate
Corpus Christi Bay fishing conditions
Big open water close to town. Corpus Christi Bay and Nueces Bay fish best on light to moderate wind, with trout over shell and grass and reds pushing the shorelines and the causeway rocks.
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Spots around Corpus Christi
Public, well-known water to start with. Respect private property and posted closures.
Nueces Bay shorelines
Shallow, muddy-bottom bay north of downtown. Reds and black drum work the shoreline on a rising tide; wade or drift the edges when the wind is under 15 knots.
Causeway rocks and bridge pilings
The Nueces Bay Causeway and the JFK Causeway pilings hold sheepshead and black drum in winter and trout at night under the lights.
Ingleside on the Bay and the La Quinta shoreline
Grass and sand pockets along the north shore of the bay. A good drift for trout in spring and fall when the bay is clean.
Oso Bay mouth
Moving water where Oso Bay drains into the main bay. Fish the outgoing tide for reds and flounder, especially in fall.
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Nueces Bay Causeway Ramp
US-181 causeway between North Beach and Portland
Water: Nueces Bay. Small ramp on the causeway. Shallow at low water; best for bay boats and skiffs.
Directions ↗Map pin approximate
Indian Point Park
US-181 north end of the causeway, Portland
Water: Nueces Bay / Corpus Christi Bay. Park with a fishing pier and kayak launch on the Portland side.
Directions ↗Map pin approximate
Ingleside on the Bay Ramp
Bayshore Dr, Ingleside on the Bay
Water: Corpus Christi Bay. Quick access to the north shoreline of Corpus Christi Bay and the ship channel.
Directions ↗Map pin approximate
Book a trip
Compare all →Guides who fish Corpus Christi
Noe Garza's Guide Service
Capt. Noe Garza · Corpus Christi
$650per boat, 1–2 people, 8 hrs
Corpus Christi, Nueces Bay, Baffin Bay, the Laguna Madre and the Land Cut on a 22-foot bay boat. Multi-boat groups add $50 per extra boat.
- Full day, 1–2 people
- $650
- 3 people
- $750
- 4 people
- $850
- 5 people
- $950
- 6 people
- $1,050
Included: Bait, tackle and fish cleaning. Catch guarantee. Bring your own food and drinks.
Texas Eagle Guide Service
Capts. Phyllis & Wallace Ingram · Corpus Christi
$500per boat, 1–2 people
Husband-and-wife captains fishing Corpus Christi, Baffin Bay, the Laguna Madre and the Land Cut for reds and trout.
- 1–2 people
- $500
- 3 people
- $600
- 4 people
- $700
- Half days
- Ask
Included: All tackle. Bait at cost. Fish cleaning at the dock is extra. $100 refundable deposit.
Captain Ryan's Guide Services
Capt. Ryan · Corpus Christi
$600per boat, up to 2 guests, 5 hrs
Laguna Madre and Baffin Bay flats on a 23-foot Haynie that takes up to 5 guests. Solo anglers can join open-boat trips.
- Half day (5 hrs), up to 2
- from $600
- Full day (8 hrs)
- $700
- Full-moon wade, open boat
- $250 per person
- Full-moon wade, private 2/3/4
- $700 / $800 / $900
Included: Rods, reels, tackle, live bait and lures, ice and fish cleaning. Kids 5 and up welcome; life jackets provided.
'The Fish' Guide Service
Capt. Levi Price · Port Aransas
$500per boat, 2 guests
Inshore trips around Port Aransas, Aransas Pass, Corpus Christi and Rockport, including beginner trips.
- Half or full day, 2 guests
- $500–$600
Included: Fishing gear, bait and safety equipment. Fish cleaning available for a fee.
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