Christmas Bay
August 25, 2007*

Meeting at Ernie’s Too Bait Camp to fish Christmas Bay. Here is are links to the TPWD Christmas Bay Saltwater Paddling Trail Map and GPS coordinates:

Christmas Bay Paddling Trail Map
Christmas Bay Paddling Trail GPS Coordinates

Chris Arceneaux cell phone: 832-216-2483

Saturday, August 25, 2007; from  6 am to 1:00 pm

 

If you want to go, contact the trip leader (or sign up at a monthly meeting) and provide: name, email address and phone number (preferably cell phone).

About 4 miles SW of the Galveston / San Luis Pass Bridge. Cabins or camping optional at Cold Pass Resort.

(Click Here For Directions)

Normal paddling and fishing gear. Sun and heat protection. Water and sports drinks to offset dehydration. 

Morning High Tide 8:03 Am (1.0 ft); Late Morning Low Tide 11:26 AM (-0.1 ft). Sunrise: 06:55 AM

Spring and Fall offer especially good fishing in this beautiful bay for trout, redfish and flounder. If you haven't fished Christmas Bay before don't miss this opportunity - it's a great place for yaks. Key areas for fishing are:

·         The south shoreline in both directions from the launch area

·         Churchhill Bayou and Cold Pass are 1-2 miles NE of the launch area

·         Mud Cut is about 3 miles N of the launch area

·         The north shoreline starting at Christmas Point Reef is about 2 miles N of the launch area

·         Oyster reefs starting with the Targets are 2 miles SW of the launch with Rattlesnake Point about 2 miles further SW

You can either fish from your yak or get out and wade in most of these areas.