Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:24 PM
- Water level
- 27.85 ft
- Tide
- 1.07 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 8773146 — Matagorda City · 19.2 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Tres Palacios Bay
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 08162600 — Tres Palacios Rv nr Midfield, TX · 16 mi from Tres Palacios Bay
Launch Light & Moon — July 15
local timeNew Moon (2% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Tres Palacios Bay
| Location | Palacios, Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Tres Palacios Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 28.696600, -96.230700 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Matagorda County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Tres Palacios Bay is a public boat launch providing access to Tres Palacios Bay in Palacios, Texas at coordinates 28.69660, -96.23070. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).
Tres Palacios Bay is a public boat launch on Tres Palacios Bay in Palacios, Matagorda 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, live USGS water level and temperature, 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.
Related: boat ramp near Palacios • public launch in Matagorda County • fishing access on Tres Palacios Bay • Texas boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tres Palacios Bay
Is Tres Palacios Bay free to use?
Yes, Tres Palacios Bay is a public boat launch with free access in Palacios, Texas.
What water does Tres Palacios Bay access?
Tres Palacios Bay provides boat launch access to Tres Palacios Bay in Palacios, Texas.
How do I get to Tres Palacios Bay?
Tres Palacios Bay is located at coordinates 28.696600, -96.230700 in Palacios, 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
The area surrounding Tres Palacios Bay includes 6 other public boat ramps within 8.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.