Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:17 PM)
- Tide
- 0.801 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8771486 — Galveston Railroad Bridge · 3.6 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Highland Bayou
| Location | Texas City, Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Highland Bayou |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 29.332200, -94.946300 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Galveston County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Highland Bayou is a public boat launch providing access to Highland Bayou in Texas City, Texas at coordinates 29.33220, -94.94630. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).
Highland Bayou is a public boat launch on Highland Bayou in Texas City, Galveston County, Texas. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Highland Bayou
Is Highland Bayou free to use?
Yes, Highland Bayou is a public boat launch with free access in Texas City, Texas.
What water does Highland Bayou access?
Highland Bayou provides boat launch access to Highland Bayou in Texas City, Texas.
How do I get to Highland Bayou?
Highland Bayou is located at coordinates 29.332200, -94.946300 in Texas City, Texas. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 5.4 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.