Hunting & Fishing at Brazoria

Waterfowl hunting for ducks, geese, and coots is permitted on Christmas Point Hunting Area (southeast of the Intracoastal Waterway on 4,000 acres) reached by boat access only and on Middle Bayou (1500 acres), reached by both walk-in and boat access. The regular waterfowl season runs from late Oct. through mid-Jan. For details please view the links listed below or contact the complex office at 979/849-6062. No fees are charged and no special use permits are required for hunting these areas.

Fishing is allowed year-round. The refuge has a handicapped fishing area at Bastrop Bayou. To reach the designated area, cross over the bridge and circle under it. Bank fishing for redfish, spotted seatrout, black drum, sheepshead, and flounder is allowed at the Clay Banks, which are accessible via a gravel road running south from the Bastrop fishing pier, and at the Salt Lake area. Boat fishing is permitted on Salt, Nicks, and Lost lakes by way of the Intracoastal Waterway or Bastrop Bayou. Boats are not allowed to be launched at the Salt Lake Fishing Area parking lot.

REFUGE MAP (Adobe Acrobat file) -  A detailed printable map of Brazoria NWR.

HUNTING & FISHING REGULATIONS (Adobe Acrobat file)

SUPPLEMENTAL HUNTING REGULATIONS FOR MIDDLE BAYOU PUBLIC HUNTING AREA (Adobe Acrobat file)
MIDDLE BAYOU MAP (Adobe Acrobat file)

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