Lake Corpus Christi Offers Good Fishing Year-Round

The lake covers 18,256 acres and sits about 20 miles northwest of Corpus Christi. Anglers regularly catch largemouth bass over 5 pounds. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish are rated excellent. Crappie and white bass fishing is good. Alligator gar over 6 feet long are sometimes landed here.

All species are managed under statewide Texas fishing regulations. You need a valid Texas fishing license, which you can buy online through TPWD. The state park at the lake (address: 23194 Park Rd. 25, Mathis) has two boat ramps, a swimming area, and shoreline fishing access. The park often fills up on weekends, so reserve a campsite ahead of time through the TPWD reservations line or website.