Here is the list of texas marine charts available on iboating. Map of east matagorda bay a detail look at east matagorda bay. Our texas fishing maps include gps coordinates and fishing spots from the some of the best local fishermen. East and west matagorda bay and the colorado river trout reds flounder u. In a short while youll have the fishing locations shipped to you with easy to follow installation instructions thatll have you loading literally hundreds of very accurate fishing locations to your gps in less time than most folks can load one.
Captain tommy countz matagorda bay fishing report at. To explore these waters, provide yourself with a matagorda bay nautical chart offered by navionics. Matagorda vacation rentals bill and peggys redfish. Redfish are good on soft plastics around the reefs and shorelines. East matagorda bay topo map in matagorda county, texas. A look at east matagorda bay map of east matagorda bay to help you find you favorite matagorda fishing spot. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is matagorda 2 which is approximately 9 miles away and has an elevation of 10 feet 10 feet higher than east matagorda bay. From february 1517, you can enjoy tours, parades and more in celebration of texas rich coastal. Long reef is a shallow oyster reef in east matagorda bay.
We dont know when or if this item will be back in stock. Noaa chart matagorda bay and approaches 116 the map. In a short while youll have the fishing locations shipped to you with easy to follow installation. Matagorda bay is the only texas estuary with a directed fishery for the species. We are not sure why but we do know they appear in the late spring and leave during the fall following the first. Designed for your iphone or your android mobile device.
For more detailed maps based on newer satellite and aerial images switch to a detailed map view. A history of fishing reports for the mid bay reefs of east matagorda bay. Paradoski says that west matagorda bay is good, too. Texas marine charts nautical charts app gps nautical charts. The index below will allow you to take a closer look at specific areas. A digital fishing map app of your favorite fishing area.
Adjacent to sargent on east matagorda bay are two federal protected nature preserves. Our matagorda bay fishing map offers over 100 professional level fishing spots and covers east matagorda bay and west matagorda bay for speckled trout fishing, redfish fishing, black drum fishing and sheepshead fishing. Noaa nautical charts gps marine navigation software dvd. This app is an accurate fishing map just like the hooknline hard copy. Matagorda harbor in matagorda, tx, united states marina. Trout are good in shallow water over mud on shrimp or soft plastics. When you purchase our nautical charts app, you get all the great marine chart app features like fishing spots, along with san luis pass to east matagorda bay marine chart. Current conditions, warnings and historical records. Black drum are good on blue crab around structures or vegetation.
G liscensed guide 2001 winner of cca matagorda bay guides cup cca 2005 guide of the year large groups and corporate groups welcomed. An inshore saltwater twosided fishing map of the matagorda bay area. Chart 121 san luis pass to east matagorda bay chart 119 cedar lakes to matagorda bay chart 119 colorado river extension chart 119 matagorda bay to espiritu santo bay chart 117 matagorda bay chart 117 port lavaca. From february 1517, you can enjoy tours, parades and more in celebration of texas rich coastal ecosystem and native bird species. Anyone who is interested in visiting east matagorda bay can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. From matagorda harbor you can head east and take the first deep channel boat cut on your right and thatll lead you into east bay, or you can make your approach into east bay from caney creek below the town of sargent. Palacios yacht club is a nonprofit corporation registered in the state of texas in 1996. Matagorda countys history dates back nearly 500 years. East matagorda bay is displayed on the dressing point usgs quad topo map. Diginav created the nautical charts dvd and plotting system as a valuable and inexpensive way for sailors to get the complete updated collection of noaa charts. See the matgaorda bay gps fishing spots sample map images below. The remaining 35 miles of beach is west of the colorado river and only accessible by boat, kayak, canoe or other watercraft.
The gpx file works with most of the late module gps units using a sd card, or with manufacturer software. Matagorda is an unincorporated community in matagorda county, texas, united states. A look at east matagorda bay map of east matagorda bay. Matagorda bay fishing map texas fishing spots maps for gps. But over the years hes found that east matagorda bay is the place to fish when youre after trout in the 10 pound class. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. East matagorda bay fishing report may 6, 2020 good. The matagorda bay birdfest is just around the corner. Bays in the area include east matagorda bay to caney creek, lavaca bay, and espiritu santo bay. The east side of the house gives a great view of sunrises in east matagorda bay, while the west side is picturesque for sunsets overlooking west matagorda bay.
Tres palacios bay, about 6 miles n of palacios point, is a sha llow bay on the ne side at the center of matagorda bay. East matagorda bay if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Our bay s watershed is extremely healthy and clean around sargent texas and the bay map illustrates this. The marine navigation app provides advanced features of a marine chartplotter including adjusting water level offset and custom depth shading. Matagorda is at the end of state highway 60 and beginning of farm to market road 2031, which runs over the intracoastal waterway and south to the gulf of mexico.
East matagorda bay, off matagorda county on the texas coast at 2843 n, 9549 w, is enclosed by the matagorda peninsula and the tidal flats at the mouth of the colorado river. Our matagorda bay fishing map offers over 100 professional level fishing spots and covers east matagorda bay and west matagorda bay for speckled trout fishing, redfish fishing, black. Matagorda bay texas redfishing tips salt water sportsman. Fishing spots 2nd cut 3 beacon reef 3rd cut 4th cutflounder cut big boggy cut bird island bird island. Anyone who is interested in visiting east matagorda bay can print the free topographic map and street map. Its only true opening to the gulf of mexico is through brown cedar cut, near the north end of the peninsula. The remaining 35 miles of beach is west of the colorado. The map has gps numbers for fishing spots, marinas, boat ramps, and other locations. National weather service marine forecast fzus54 khgx ndbc. Healthy shell reefs abound in the relatively pollutionfree waters of east matagorda bay and its one of the best places to fish when youre after trout in the 10 pound class.
Print on demand noaa nautical chart map 117, matagorda bay including lavaca and tres palacios bays. East matagorda bay weather forecast, tx willyweather. Learning how to use diginavs nautical charts along with the seaclear ii chart plotting software. A federal project provides for a channel 12 feet deep leading from the. Jan 02, 2014 there are many places in east and west matagorda bays that have shallow water near deep water, such as the flats and oyster reefs near old gulf cut going from the intracoastal waterway into east matagorda bay. The national oceanic and atmospheric administration, or noaa, is responsible for providing nautical charts for most of the united states, with a suite of over. If youre traveling to texas, come and discover the fascinating matagorda bay. This satellite map of matagorda is meant for illustration purposes only. Satellite map shows the earths surface as it really looks like.
A federal project provides for a channel 12 feet deep leading from the intracoastal waterway through matagorda bay and tres palacios bay to three turning basins at the head of the harbor at the town o f palacios. Bay waters slightly choppy becoming smooth after midnight. The above map is based on satellite images taken on july 2004. Matagorda bay birdfest third annual matagorda bay birdfest. San luis pass to east matagorda bay chart 119 cedar lakes to matagorda. Map, texas, bathymetric maps, fishing library of congress. Matagorda bay gps fishing spots texas fishing spots maps. Matagorda bay fishing electronic gps sd card of the matagorda bay area for garmin machines digital fishing map f10801 currently unavailable.
Nautical charts online noaa nautical charts gulf coast. There are many places in east and west matagorda bays that have shallow water near deep water, such as the flats and oyster reefs near old gulf cut going from the. Zillow has 29 homes for sale in bay city tx matching east matagorda bay. East matagorda bay receives freshwater inflow only from runoff of surrounding coastal watersheds and from direct.
An area of showers and thunderstorms may move southeastward into the matagorda bay region overnight or may weaken inland. East matagorda bay is a minor estuary located on the midtexas coast in matagorda county, just northeast of the coloradolavaca estuary. San luis pass to east matagorda bay chart 119 cedar lakes to matagorda bay. Maps of sargent and east matagorda bait camps and fishing areas. This satellite map of matagorda is meant for illustration purposes. Gmz330335230415 matagorda bay galveston bay 918 am cst sat feb 22 2020 rest of today east winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southeast in the afternoon. The latitude and longitude coordinates of east matagorda bay are 28. But over the years hes found that east matagorda bay is the place to fish when youre after. When you purchase our nautical charts app, you get all the great marine chart app features like fishing spots, along with matagorda bay marine chart. From matagorda harbor you can head east and take the first deep channel boat cu. Texas nautical charts 10, links to weather forecasts for land and marine conditions.
Remainder of bay 14663 east matagorda bay middle of bay remainder of bay 14664 east matagorda bay at the mouth of boggy bayou cut remainder of bay 14665 east. Nautical charts online noaa nautical chart 117, matagorda. F108 matagorda bay fishing map hooknline fishing maps. The nearest weather station for both precipitation. Load our matagorda bay fishing spots to your gps, phone and tablet. Many saltwater anglers up and down the texas gulf coast consider the matagorda bay complex to be one of the finest venues in the state for those targeting speckled trout, flounder and red. Colorado locks and matagorda on the icw at the colorado river junction, the colorado locks provide flood control during flood events on the.
This map details many reefs, wade fishing spots, shallow water areas and other productive spots. Fishing spots and depth contours layers are available in most lake maps. Black drum are good on blue crab around structures. This app is an accurate fishing map just like the hooknline hard copy map. Matagorda harbor, matagorda, tx, united states marina. Map f108 details many reefs, wade fishing spots, shallow water areas and other productive spots. Gmz330335230415 matagorda baygalveston bay 918 am cst sat feb 22 2020 rest of today east winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Our files contain artificial and natural reefs, buoys, ledges, rocks, shipwrecks, and many other types of structures that hold fish, in a 100 miles radius of matagorda bay. Memberships membership is open to anyone with an interest in engaging in andor promoting recreational boating activities along the texas midcoast. Kayak launch sites chinquapin old gulf cut rawlings bait rudacell slough sargent st marys bayou. This minor bay system covers approximately 37,810 acres and has an average depth of 3. East matagorda bay topo map, matagorda county tx dressing. The first image shows these spots loaded directly to a gps and the. Matagorda, texas has approximately 58 miles of beach.
We wanted to make it as easy as possible for you to understand chart plotting so intuitive video tutorials were written. Tonight southeast winds 10 to 15 knots decreasing to 5 to 10 knots after midnight. These charts are just like paper charts but on a computer. Accommodations available at the full stringer rentals. Fishing hotspots specializing in making marine gps easy. Noaa nautical chart 121 san luis pass to east matagorda bay.