How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Bay City, United States ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Bay City, Texas on Matagorda Bay is a prime Gulf Coast fishing destination, offering outstanding inshore saltwater and freshwater action on the lower Colorado River and nearby lakes. Anglers come here for speckled trout, redfish, and flounder in the bays, plus catfish and bass in the river, with year‑round opportunities for both boat and bank fishing. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:391,988 kmProximity:32.2 %
Moon Phases for Bay City
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minor Time:12:12 am - 02:12 am
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minor Time:10:32 am - 12:32 pm
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major Time:05:33 pm - 07:33 pm
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Bay City
Bay City, Texas sits just inland from Matagorda Bay, putting anglers within easy reach of some of the most productive fishing on the middle Texas coast. The lower Colorado River, East and West Matagorda Bays, and a network of marshes and backlakes provide habitat for speckled trout, redfish, flounder, and a strong mix of freshwater species. Whether you’re wading shell reefs, drifting over scattered grass, or soaking bait from a riverbank, the Bay City area offers consistent, year‑round action.
In spring, warming water on Matagorda Bay triggers strong trout and redfish bites along shallow shorelines and mid‑bay shell. Focus on protected coves and drains near the Colorado River outflow when tides are moving. Soft plastics on 1/8–1/4 oz jigheads, slow‑rolled along the bottom, and topwaters at first light are proven producers. In the river, rising flows often push channel and blue catfish into deeper bends and below current breaks; cut shad or shrimp on simple bottom rigs will draw steady bites.
Summer fishing around Bay City is all about early and late windows. Speckled trout push onto shallow grass and sand during low‑light periods, then slide to deeper shell and dropoffs as the sun climbs. Drift‑fishing with live shrimp or croaker under a popping cork is a staple tactic; vary leader length to keep baits just above the shell. Redfish roam shorelines, marsh drains, and shallow lakes—sight‑casting gold spoons or paddle‑tail plastics to wakes and pushes is highly effective. Offshore‑oriented species like Spanish mackerel and jack crevalle sometimes run into the surf and near jetties closer to the Gulf side of Matagorda.
Fall is often the peak season. Cooling water consolidates baitfish in bayou mouths, guts, and along windblown shorelines, drawing in trout, redfish, and flounder. Work leeward shorelines on strong wind days and key on visible bait activity. Flounder stack near passes, channels, and sandy edges—slowly hop soft plastics or mud minnows along bottom, keeping contact with the substrate. In the freshwater reaches near Bay City, white bass and hybrid stripers chase shad in main‑river channels and below low‑head structures; vertical jigging spoons or casting small swimbaits around schooling activity pays off.
Winter fishing can be excellent if you adjust locations and speed. Speckled trout and redfish hold over deeper shell, channels, and mud flats adjacent to deeper water, especially on sunny days that warm the mud. Fish soft plastics and suspending hard baits with long pauses and subtle twitches. The Colorado River stays relatively stable and produces quality blue and flathead catfish in deeper holes—use heavier tackle, large live or cut bait, and be patient. Largemouth bass and crappie concentrate around slower, deeper cover; downsized jigs and finesse plastics excel when the water is cold and clear.
Access around Bay City includes public boat ramps on the Colorado River and multiple launch points leading into East and West Matagorda Bays. For wade anglers, focus on firm sand and shell shorelines and always shuffle your feet in potential stingray water. Wind and tide direction strongly shape the bite: fish windward banks when bait is being blown in, and prioritize moving water around drains, cuts, and channel edges. Simplify your approach with a few proven lures—soft plastic paddletails, topwaters, gold spoons, and jigging spoons—and adjust color and size to water clarity. Staying mobile, reading bait and bird activity, and matching your presentation to seasonal patterns are the keys to consistent fishing success around Bay City and Matagorda Bay.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Bay City area
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 2 main harbours in this area.
Knight Harbor Marina - 8.37230686128km, Hoyles Marina - 16.97214871462km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Bay City. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Middle Ground - 2.93705642936km , Dutch Creek - 4.04076324325km , Skull Island - 4.53003959198km , Columbia Drain - 4.60380567667km , Squaconning Creek - 5.35017770478km , Stony Island - 5.58559452251km , Saginaw River - 6.60270056193km , Cheboyganing Creek - 7.03433970899km , Kawkawlin River - 7.1126137599km , Kochville and Frankenlust Drain - 7.35494118715km , Millpond Drain - 7.57605120984km , North Branch Kawkawlin River - 7.66355987937km , Knight Harbor Marina - 8.37230686128km , Tobico Lagoon - 8.73085653104km , Culver Creek - 8.90784207433km , Channel Island - 9.37347055845km , Tobico Marsh - 11.26253425333km , Bradford Creek - 11.34436202156km , West Branch Squaconning Creek - 12.08912924505km , English Drain - 13.30253247041km , North Branch Squaconning Creek - 13.54425848208km , Branch Number Three Squaconning Creek - 13.54425848208km , South Branch Kochville and Frankenlust Drain - 13.87109394995km , North Branch Kochville and Frankenlust Drain - 13.87109394995km , Dell Creek - 14.32843062936km , Bedell Drain - 14.35586982705km , Armon Drain - 14.57931230125km , Hoppler Creek - 14.94009675949km , Haithco Lake - 15.13350869719km , Carrollton Bar - 15.17286975762km , Blumfield Creek - 15.60751469121km , Perry Creek - 15.62745012561km , Quanicassee Marsh - 15.79617747248km , Railroad Drain - 16.238166567km , Hoyles Marina - 16.97214871462km , Quanicassee River - 17.05041735534km , Waldo Drain - 17.89495288106km , Bench Drain - 17.91744969477km , Kawalski Drain - 18.79293818512km , Kindell Drain - 18.79417925774km
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