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Freshwater Bayou

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Texas, United States

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Sand seatrout

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Blacktip shark

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General info

Freshwater Bayou is a stream located in Galveston County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Blacktip shark, Red drum, and Sand seatrout.

Location

29°27′1.8″N 94°38′30.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Freshwater Bayou, TX

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Texas can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Blacktip shark as of May 12th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Blacktip shark

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Min size

24"

Measurement

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1
Hook and line only.
Please consider releasing all shark species, especially if you are unsure of the species identity.

Carcharhinus limbatus

Regulations for

29°27′1.8″N 94°38′30.8″W
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FAQ about Freshwater Bayou fishing

the Freshwater Bayou is a stream located in Galveston County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
29°27′1.8″N 94°38′30.8″W
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