Fishing

Lake Corpus Christi Offers Good Fishing Year-Round

Lake Corpus Christi spans parts of San Patricio, Live Oak, and Jim Wells counties and is known for bass, catfish, crappie, and alligator gar.

San Patricio County The Great Outdoors

The lake covers 18,256 acres and sits about 20 miles northwest of Corpus Christi. Anglers regularly catch largemouth bass over 5 pounds. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish are rated excellent. Crappie and white bass fishing is good. Alligator gar over 6 feet long are sometimes landed here.

All species are managed under statewide Texas fishing regulations. You need a valid Texas fishing license, which you can buy online through TPWD. The state park at the lake (address: 23194 Park Rd. 25, Mathis) has two boat ramps, a swimming area, and shoreline fishing access. The park often fills up on weekends, so reserve a campsite ahead of time through the TPWD reservations line or website.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Fishing Lake Corpus Christi

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Property Tax

Two Offices Handle Your Property Taxes

San Patricio County has two separate offices for property taxes: one sets your value, and one collects your bill.

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Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill

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Farm and Ranch Land Can Be Taxed on Productivity, Not Market Value

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Coastal Windstorm Insurance Is Available Through TWIA

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