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East Matagorda Bay

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Texas, United States

4.9·751 catches

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Red drum

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Black drum

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Red drum

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Gulf flounder

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Spotted seatrout

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Spotted seatrout

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General info

East Matagorda Bay is a part of an ocean located in Matagorda County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Red drum, Spotted seatrout, and Black drum.

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28°41′38″N 95°51′47.2″W
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Fishing regulations at East Matagorda Bay, 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 East Matagorda Bay fishing

East Matagorda Bay is a part of an ocean located in Matagorda County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
28°41′38″N 95°51′47.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on East Matagorda Bay 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 East Matagorda Bay are:
  • Red drum - 158 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Spotted seatrout - 130 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Black drum - 40 members reported to have caught this fish
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