Bolivar Yacht Basin

"Launching the Good Times"

1283 W. Boyt Rd., Port Bolivar, TX 77650

Phone: (409) 684 -6700  

E-mail: bolivaryachtbasininfo@yahoo.com

 


                           

 

 

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Marina / Boat Slips                                                               

There are slips of varying sizes, with and without boat lifts, covered and open, with varying specifications all available at Bolivar Yacht Basin.  Each slip is accessible by use of the boat launches located beside the bait camp or via the canal entrance which is located on the North side of the Bolivar Peninsula on the Intracoastal canal and East Galveston Bay.

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Each stall comes equipped with or without boat lift, a storage closet, water, and electricity.  Rentals start at $95 a month.

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Bolivar Yacht Basin Bait Camp                                       

The Bolivar Yacht Basin Bait Camp is located in the center of the yacht basin.  Among its many available features it boasts: 2 boat launches, convenience store, live bait, fuel dock, bulk ice, tackle, and upstairs balcony and patio.  The bait camp is open from before daylight until dark. 

 

For more information call (409) 684-7777

 

R.V. Park                                                                               

We have available Covered and Uncovered R.V. spaces.  Each rental comes with: water, sewer, 20-30-50- amp electrical outlets, and full concrete slabs.  Uncovered R.V. spaces start at $175 a month.  NEW Covered R.V. spaces:   Measuring 24 x 40 feet concrete slabs are currently available; enough room for your R.V. and boat!  All R.V. spaces are located on the Marina and walking distance from the boat launches and bait camp.  Reserve now before all are filled. 

      

              

 

Fishing in the Area                                                               

Galveston Bay offers some of the best saltwater fishing on the Gulf coast.  However, due to the prevailing southern winds, the North side of the Bay is often to rough to enjoy fishing.  West Galveston Bay offers good fishing but is extremely shallow in many unsuspecting places. This leaves East Galveston Bay as the preferred area of the bay to fish.  East Galveston Bay has numerous oyster reefs, shoreline marshes, and offers many areas with limited wave action due to prevailing southern winds.  In addition, East Galveston Bay is further away from the Houston Ship Channel and chemical plants resulting in cleaner fishing grounds. 

Why fish from the Bolivar Yacht Basin?  

Bolivar Yacht Basin is centrally located along the south shore of East  Galveston Bay and the Intracoastal waterway.  This location gives you quick access in all directions of East Galveston Bay.  The Oyster reefs, such as well known Hanna's reef, the shore line marshes that border the Intracoastal Canal and the North shore are all a short boat ride away.  In addition, for those who enjoy deep sea fishing, the entryway to the Gulf of Mexico is only about 7 miles from the Bolivar Yacht Basin via the Intracoastal waterway.  

 

 

Bolivar Peninsula and Crystal Beach                                   

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Bolivar Yacht Basin is located on the Galveston Bay side of the Bolivar Peninsula between Port Bolivar and Crystal Beach, approximately 6 miles from the Bolivar ferry landing and 2 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. The marina is ideally located near some of the best Galveston Bay fishing grounds.  

Due to the prevailing winds from the south, Galveston Bay boating is easier along the peninsula because the water is generally calmer with less wave action than farther north on Galveston Bay. The marina is also ideally located for deep-sea fishing due to its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. One can fish from, or just enjoy the approximately 25 miles of Bolivar’s drivable beaches.

In addition, the peninsula is a great starting point to make day trips to Galveston, Houston, Beaumont, and southwest Louisiana.

Eating Facilities:  Steve's Landing and Stingaree Restaurant are popular casual dining places located further East from the Bolivar Yacht Basin along the Intracoastal waterway and accessible by boat.  While on the Peninsula you might want to check out other local eating facilities information is found on the following site.   

 

Bolivar Peninsula restaurants

For more information check out these fun, fact-filled sites:

Information on Bolivar Peninsula Ferry

Ride the Bolivar Ferry

 

Information about the Bolivar Peninsula

Beach Home Rentals                        

 

Chamber of Commerce

Information on Recreation

1. Fishing competitions                                        5. Birding Trip

 

2. Texas fishing - TX Parks & Wildlife                6.Galveston Fishing 

 

3. Current fishing reports Guides                         7. Other "Things to do"

 

4. Fishing on Bolivar Peninsula                            8.  CCA Texas

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

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