Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Where can I get bait and tackle in Surfside Beach?

Surfside Marina’s ship store has a full selection of bait and tackle in Surfside Beach. We carry a wide variety of bait, including ballyhoo batifish, cigar minnows, Spanish sardines, squid, menhaden, and eels. We also have hooks, lures, fishing weights, buckets, nets, and fishing line. Whether you’re fishing from the jetty or heading out to sea for some of the best red snapper fishing in Texas, Surfside Marina has got you covered!

2. Does Surfside Beach have any 24/7 bait shops?

Surfside Beach’s number one 24/7 bait shop is Surfside Marina. You can pull up to Surfside Marina’s fuel dock any time, day or night for bait, ice, and gas. If you’re arriving outside of the ship store’s hours, just give the marina a call at 979-230-9400 or radio via VHF 16, and a staff member will meet you with your order.

3. Does Surfside Beach have any fishing charters?

Surfside Beach’s best fishing charter is Empire Fishing Charters. Captain Ryan thoroughly understands the Texas Gulf Coast. He knows all the best fishing spots for red snapper, tuna, and swordfish, and he is also an expert in Texas deep-sea fishing. Call 979-264-9211 for more information.

4. Where is the best sport fishing on the Texas Gulf Coast?

Surfside Marina has the best sport fishing on the Texas Gulf Coast. Located in Surfside Beach, TX, our marina gives anglers full access to Surfside Beach’s jetties, the Intracoastal Waterway, and Texas deep-sea fishing. We also offer fishing charters and a full selection of bait and tackle. Give us a call at 979-230-9400 to find out why everyone calls Surfside Marina “The Texas Home of Sportfishing.”

5. Can you fish year-round in Texas?

Yes, you can fish year-round in Texas, so long as you have a valid Texas fishing license. The Texas Gulf Coast offers exciting catches in every season. Offshore Texas red snapper fishing and tuna fishing are popular all year long in Surfside Beach, Texas, and our boating community gets particularly vibrant when the federal-water private recreational red snapper season opens each year in late May or early June. Trout and black drum are common in the spring and winter. Shark peak in the summer, and redfish are easiest to reel in in the fall.

6. Where is the best deep-sea fishing in Texas?

Surfside Beach has the best deep-sea fishing in Texas. The waters off the coast are quite deep, so you don’t have to go too far from the shore to reel in a tuna, red snapper, or marlin. Surfside Beach is also within close proximity to buoys placed by the Texas Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) Network, which draws large schools of pelagic fish to fishing hot spots.

7. Where can I camp in Surfside Beach, Texas?

If you’re cruising along the Gulf Coast with your boat and RV at the same time and you plan to stop in Surfside Beach, Texas, camp at Surfside Marina’s RV park. The RV park is reserved for members or friends and family of Surfside Marina members who have a “boat in the barn,” and this includes those visiting our transient slips. Boaters can dock their boats at the marina and then head over to our luxury RV pads, complete with power, water, and a palm tree. Call 979-230-9400 to learn more about RV pad reservations.

8. Is your RV park open to the public?

Surfside Marina’s RV park in Surfside Beach, Texas is open to anyone who uses our boat storage facilities. Our RV park was designed with serious globetrotters in mind, and we’re happy to cater to customers who love the flexibility of having both a camper and a boat. When you camp with us, you’ll have access to air-conditioned bathrooms and showers, dependable power, water and sewage, and our ship store, which is fully stocked with snacks, drinks, apparel, and fishing and boating supplies.

9. Where is the best gas dock near me in Surfside Beach, Texas?

Surfside Marina is the best gas dock in Surfside Beach, Texas – in fact, we’re the only local fuel dock right on the Intracoastal Waterway, through the Freeport Jetties. We carry both marine fuel and diesel at competitive prices, 24/7.

10. Is your fuel dock open 24/7?

Surfside Marina’s fuel dock is open 24/7, providing gas, bait, and ice whenever you need them. If you need gas after the ship store closes, just give us a call at 979-230-9400 or radio via VHF 16 to let us know you’re on your way, and a friendly dockhand will be right out to assist you.

11. What services do you offer in your boat repair shop?

Surfside Marina’s boat repair shop at the Surfside Marina Service Center offers a full range of services, including routine maintenance, engine repairs, hull and bottom work, and accessories and upgrades. The boat mechanics at our certified marine service center combine industry expertise, VIP-level customer service, and eco-friendly practices to keep your vessel in premium condition.

12. How do I book an appointment at Surfside Marina’s boat service center?

To book an appointment at Surfside Marina’s boat service center, fill out our online service request form or call 979-230-9400. We offer flexible scheduling and rapid turnarounds to ensure you get back out on the water sooner!

13. Where can I find dry boat storage near Galveston?

Surfside Marina’s dry stack storage facility offers some of the best boat storage near Galveston. Located just down the Intracoastal Waterway in Surfside Beach, Texas, Surfside Marina has a 270-slip, covered dry boat storage barn. In addition to a secure dry slip, tenants enjoy valet boat-launching services, engine flushes, and exterior rinses.

14. How do I request a slip at Surfside Marina?

To request a slip at Surfside Marina, call 979-230-9400 or fill out our online contact form.

15. Do you offer transient boat slip rentals?

Surfside Marina is proud to offer transient boat slip rentals for boaters traveling the Gulf and through the Intracoastal Waterway. Our marina is the perfect pit stop with 24/7 staff, a certified marine service center, a fuel dock, and air-conditioned showers and bathrooms – plus access to our RV park, Texas deep-sea fishing, and local restaurants. Call 979-230-9400 to reserve your transient boat slip.

16. What are Surfside Marina’s ship store hours?

Surfside Marina’s ship store is open Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday to Sunday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The store is fully stocked with everything you need for a day in Surfside Beach: ice cream, bait, tackle, sunscreen, coolers, apparel, and boating supplies – plus 20-pound bags of ice. If you pull up after the store is closed, you’re not completely out of luck. Fuel, ice, and bait are available 24/7.