F.M. 774 East, and F.M. 2040 south. One of the best ways to view the wildlife, especially whoopers, is from boats in the intracoastal canal. A great place to picnic. In Texas Department of Transportation's rest area on east side of Texas 35 N. in Rockport. Near the present Texas 35 causeway.
Modest fee is charged.
Many hotels and motels on bayfront maintain private fishing piers for guests. Depending upon season of the year and proverbial luck, catches may include redfish, sand and speckled trout, catfish, croaker, sheepshead, flounder, and drum. Group-boat bay fishing available at yacht basin. Offshore species may include tarpon, sailfish, marlin, ling, wahoo, king mackerel, bonito, pompano, red snapper, warsaw, and others. Public fishing piers are the Fulton Harbor Pier and public piers at north end south ends of Rockport Beach Park.