Fishing at Mission Bay, Refugio County, Texas

• Overview

  Mission Bay lies in Refugio County, in Texas. The bank gives way to scrub and brush. At roughly 5.7 sq miles it ranks among the larger waters in the region. By surface area it heads our Refugio County listings. Fulton is the closest place, 9.7 miles off. Rockport follows at 11 miles, then Woodsboro at 11 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Mission Bay

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Being tidal, the water moves twice a day, and the fishing moves with it. Salt and fresh mix here, and the mixing line is worth finding. Reed and marsh margins hold fish through the moving hours. Public wildlife records from this area list flathead grey mullet, gizzard shad and silver mullet. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Take Mission Bay a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 84°F, while January sits near 55°F. The water stays warm and open throughout. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Plan any trip to Mission Bay around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Barramundi and estuary fish want hard-bodied lures and soft plastics worked around snags and drains. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Mission Lake is 2.1 miles distant. Check the position at Mission Bay before loading the car.