Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:24 PM
- 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 · 18.5 mi from this ramp
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: West Matagorda Bay
| Location | Palacios, Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | West Matagorda Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 28.698700, -96.218400 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Matagorda County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
West Matagorda Bay is a public boat launch providing access to West Matagorda Bay in Palacios, Texas at coordinates 28.69870, -96.21840. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).
West Matagorda Bay is a public boat launch on West Matagorda 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, 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 West Matagorda Bay
Is West Matagorda Bay free to use?
Yes, West Matagorda Bay is a public boat launch with free access in Palacios, Texas.
What water does West Matagorda Bay access?
West Matagorda Bay provides boat launch access to West Matagorda Bay in Palacios, Texas.
How do I get to West Matagorda Bay?
West Matagorda Bay is located at coordinates 28.698700, -96.218400 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 9.3 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.