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Frequently Asked Questions
Question |
Answer |
| How do I contact the city of Matagorda? | Matagorda is an unincorporated town, so there is no city government. The County Commissioners have some jurisdiction. See www.co.matagorda.tx.us |
| Where can I find more information on Matagorda? | www.MatagordaTexas.com has information on the local area. |
| Where can I find information about fishing around Matagorda? | www.MatagordaBay.com has information on local area fishing. |
| Who operates the Colorado River Locks? | The Colorado River Locks (the only ones in Texas) are operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Galveston District web site is www.swg.usace.army.mil. There is some information on the area Corps projects at www.swg.usace.army.mil/items/ColoradoRiver/ |
| What is the status of access to the Gulf through the Colorado River jetties at Matagorda? | The Colorado River jetties are an experimental design, and the mouth of the Colorado River is currently severely shoaled. The Port of Bay City Authority is working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on a rehabilitation project that may involve construction of a new east jetty. Presently, the channel is only navigable to small, outboard powered vessels, and even then with extreme caution. Deep draft vessels should access the Gulf at the Matagorda Ship Channel near Port O'Connor, or at Freeport. |
| What is the status of the pontoon bridge at Matagorda? | The Texas Department of Transportation is currently constructing a span bridge that will replace the old pontoon bridge. The new bridge will allow about 71 feet of vertical clearance to passing vessels. |
| Where is Matagorda Island? | Matagorda Island is a Texas State Park, accessed by passenger ferry from Port O'Connor, which is 86 driving miles further down the coast. The Texas Park site is www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/matagisl/matagisl.htm |
| Where is Matagorda Lighthouse? | Matagorda Lighthouse is on Matagorda Island State Park, and information about it can be found at the park web site above, and at www.matagordalighthouse.com |
| What is the weather like down there right now? | Our weather page has some good sources. |
| Can I buy gas and diesel at Matagorda Harbor? | Yes. See Russell's Bait & Tackle. |
| Can I buy bait at Matagorda Harbor? | Yes. Russell's Bait & Tackle has live and dead bait, and artificial lures. |
| How much does it cost to keep my boat at Matagorda Harbor? | Please see our Rates. |
| Can I launch my boat even if I don't have a slip? | Yes. There are free public launching ramps. |
| Do you have RV spaces? | RV spaces are available only to Matagorda Harbor boat slip patrons. |