Can you visit Matagorda Island?
Matagorda Island is known for its seclusion and untouched natural beauty. There is no electricity, concession, or drinking water on the island. All visitors are required to bring all necessary supplies with them. All interior access is via hiking, biking, or TPWD vehicles during scheduled hunts or tours.
How long is Matagorda Island?
37.9 mi
Matagorda Island/Max length
Do you need a beach pass for Matagorda Beach?
A beach vehicle permit is required if you want to drive onto Matagorda or Sargent beaches. Matagorda County beach vehicle permits are good on all beaches in the county and are good through December,31 of the year issued. Beach vehicle permits help to pay for parks, trash & bathroom facilities for our visitors.
Can you camp on Matagorda Island?
Camping on Matagorda Beach Camping on the beach is welcomed in Matagorda and there are no additional fees to camp. You can camp anywhere on the beaches in Matagorda county including Jetty park for up to 72 hours. Tents and RVs are permitted but beware of the soft sand if you are bringing an RV.
Can you visit Matagorda Island Lighthouse?
You can peer through a window and see the 97-tread spiral staircase. A distant view of the lighthouse is possible from Port O’Connor. The Fresnel lens used in the Matagorda Island Lighthouse is on display at the Calhoun County Museum in Port Lavaca.
What type of island is Matagorda Island?
sand barrier island
Matagorda Island is a sand barrier island averaging two miles wide and about fifty miles long in Calhoun County (at 28°14′ N, 96°38′ W); Cavallo Pass separates the island from Matagorda Peninsula.
Are there alligators in Matagorda?
This is a great place to fish for Reds and Flounder and view wildlife. Be aware that this is prime Alligator habitat and there are lots of very large ones in this area.
Can you swim at Matagorda Beach?
Matagorda beach is a great place to go swimming, but you should check the conditions when you get there. Before heading to the beach make sure you know how to get out of a riptide. Swimming near the jetties, piers and passes is dangerous due to the rip currents and undertow in that area.
How do I get to Matagorda Island?
Access to the island is by private boat or charter boat only. The hunter check station is located approximately 11 water miles from Port O’Connor. There is no state ferry service to the island. No motorized vehicles of any kind are allowed on Matagorda Island.
How to find a fishing guide in Matagorda?
Since fishing is a key part of Matagorda’s magic, it means that finding a fishing guide here is a piece of cake. All you need to do is head down to Matagorda harbor and take your pick out of the many fishing charters on offer. Whichever one you choose, one thing’s for sure – you’re in for a lot of fun!
Who is the owner of the Holland boat in Matagorda?
Owned and Operated by Mark and Kelly Holland, we are one of the biggest and most comfortable charter boats in Matagorda. Our boat is tournament equipped with Simrad Electronics with 3k watts of fishing finding power, Sirius XM Radio and all safety equipment including a life raft, EPIRB and all required USCG safety equipment.
What to do in Matagorda for Christmas?
Visit the Lighted Christmas Boat Parade and Gumbo Cook-off at Matagorda Harbor for lots of food and drinks. Flounder and Redfish continue being epic, and Tarpon is still very good. On land, head to the Christmas Market in the center of town. On the water, go after Sheepshead, Redfish, and Speckled Trout.
