Fun Fact: Studies show that being outside in nature relaxes us and reduces our stress and cortisol levels, muscle tension, and heart rates. While June is National Great Outdoors Month, don’t you think you should enjoy the “great outdoors” year-round? We have some ideas for enjoying the great outdoors on the Upper Texas Coast.  

Kayaking on the Upper Texas Coast

The Upper Texas Coast is generally kayak-friendly year-round. Put these spots on your list: 

• Big Thicket National Preserve (Jefferson County)
• Village Creek State Park, which is on the outskirts of Big Thicket (Jefferson County)
• Sea Rim State Park in Sabine Pass (Jefferson County)
• East End Lagoon Nature Preserve in Galveston (Galveston County)
• Galveston Island State Park in Galveston (Galveston County)
• Clear Creek Paddle Trail in League City (Galveston County)
• Sugar Mill Stretch of the Stephen F. Austin Trail on the Brazos River (Brazoria County)
• Gulf Prairie Run of the Stephen F. Austin Trail on the Brazos River in Lake Jackson (Brazoria County)
• Matagorda Bay Nature Park, operated by the LCRA (Matagorda County)
• Riverside Park in Bay City (Matagorda County)

Fishing on the Upper Texas Coast

Did someone say fishing? The Upper Texas Gulf Coast offers great fishing spots for anglers to enjoy. Find a pier, rent a johnboat or kayak, or book a fishing charter with a guide. For more experienced fishermen, you can also find guides specializing in fly fishing.  

• Big Thicket National Preserve (Jefferson County) 
• Sea Rim State Park in Sabine Pass (Jefferson County)
• Galveston Island State Park in Galveston (Galveston County)
• Seawolf Park on Pelican Island in Galveston (Galveston County)
• Bastrop Bayou Public Fishing Area and the Salt Lake Public Fishing Area in Freeport (Brazoria County)
• Quintana Beach County Park. (Brazoria County)
• Matagorda Bay Nature Park, operated by the LCRA (Matagorda County)
• Riverside Park in Bay City (Matagorda County)

Bookmark, download, and scan our Balancing Act Trip Adventure and see our kayaking and fishing blog for more ideas on exploring the Upper Texas Coast. 

About Lone Star Coastal Alliance

The Lone Star Coastal Alliance is a 501(c)3 created to preserve and promote the upper Texas Gulf Coast region in a manner that enhances coastal resilience while fostering economic development focused on conservation and tourism, elevating the unique natural, cultural, and historical assets of the region and benefitting quality of life within the communities. 

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“Growing popularity among outdoor activities and pent-up desire to get out of the house have charter fishing companies reeling in a good catch of business this summer.

Professional fishing guides still are making up for several months of closure in the spring, but the pandemic has spiked popularity in the outdoors and driven more first-time anglers to try out the sport.

For people who want to be outside and feel safe, fishing is one of the best options, said Shane Cantrell, owner and operator of Galveston Sea Ventures.

Summer is normally busy anyway and the company has a limited number of trips, so actual business may not be much greater than last year, Cantrell said.

But demand is way up, he said.

“I’m having to turn trips away,” Cantrell said.

His company launches 10 to 15 trips a week and this summer is serving customers who are both experienced anglers and new to fishing, he said.” …..read more at https://www.galvnews.com/news/article_787e1240-de78-515a-8bfb-5e5957a88c11.html

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