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Essex Bayou

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Texas, United States

5.0·4 catches

Top fish species at Essex Bayou

Red drum
Red drum
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
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Essex Bayou fishing reports

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Red drum

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Red drum

34 in · 15 lb 2 oz

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Sheepshead

18 in · 2 lb

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General info

Essex Bayou is a lake located in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Red drum and Sheepshead.

Location

29°00′12.2″N 95°16′48.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Essex 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.

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FAQ about Essex Bayou fishing

Essex Bayou is a lake located in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
29°00′12.2″N 95°16′48.9″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Essex Bayou by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Essex Bayou are:
  • Red drum - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Sheepshead - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Essex Bayou fishing reports are:
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