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Things to do in Calhoun County |
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Fishing |
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There are numerous boat ramps and bait shops in the area. Perhaps
the largest fishing attraction for this area is the fact that when
compared to other areas on the Texas Gulf Coast, Port
Lavaca/Calhoun County offer superb fishing with relatively
un-crowded conditions.
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Home of the largest and deepest
bay system on the Texas Gulf Coast, Port Lavaca and Calhoun
County have much to offer the fisherman. Whether your
interests are bluewater offshore fishing or
drifting/wading/kayak fishing in the back bays and estuaries,
this area has it all.
Port O’Connor offers a short run to the
offshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico and there are numerous
oil rigs and offshore platforms within a short distance of the
Jetties. If you fish offshore in search of Marlin, Sailfish,
Tuna, etc., the 100 fathom curve swings in closer to the coast
here than most other areas. Calhoun County bays include West
Matagorda, Lavaca, Keller, Carancahua, Espiritu Santo, and San
Antonio bays. All the local bays abound with Trout, Redfish,
Flounder, Tarpon, Shark, Pompano, Gafftop, Whiting, Drum, and
Jack Crevalle.
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Birding |
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Birding
has grown in popularity as a recreational activity along the Texas
Gulf Coast. Port Lavaca - Calhoun County, is one of the best
birding hotspots in the state. Calhoun County has held the
record for the most bird species spotted, not only in the state,
but also in the nation. Calhoun County is included on the
Great Texas Birding Trail, approximately 30 minutes away from two
large Wildlife Management areas dedicated to birds and the
preservation of coastal wetland habitat. To the east,
located between Port Lavaca and Palacios is the 7200 acre Mad
Island State Wildlife Management area.
Website:
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/hunt/wma/find_a_wma/list/?id=39
To the southwest, located between
Port Lavaca and Rockport is the 70,500 acre Aransas National
Wildlife Refuge website:(http://www.wildtexas.com/parks/anwr.php),
winter nesting site of the endangered Whooping Crane. Both
areas contain thousands of acres of fresh water,
brackish, and tidal marshes along with observation points and
nature trails.
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In
Port Lavaca, there is the Formosa Wetland Walkway, a 3200 foot
elevated walk made from recycled plastic stretching over
coastal wetlands and tidal exchange basin. The Alcoa Bird
Tower and Gazebo on the walkway provide a quiet and beautiful
place to view the many birds that populate the area.
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Recreation / Vacationing |
Port Lavaca/Calhoun County offers visitors a
wide variety of public park facilities, many of which have RV
accommodations. In the Port Lavaca/Calhoun County area, you
have the opportunity to enjoy excellent fishing, sailing,
kayaking, birding, and we have one of the last totally
unspoiled Gulf beaches in the state - accessible only by boat.
The cost of vacationing in Calhoun County is
among the most affordable in the nation. Accommodations range
from full-service hotels to quaint bed and breakfasts. This is
also an area rich in history – some of the earliest Spanish
and French explorers came through this area as well as it
being home for Comanche and Carancahua Indians. There are over
30 historic markers in the County.
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