Oso Bay facts for kids
Oso Bay is a cool bay located next to Corpus Christi, Texas. It gets fresh water from Oso Creek. It also gets salty water from Corpus Christi Bay. Many important places are found around Oso Bay. The Hans and Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge is on its western side. Naval Air Station Corpus Christi is on its eastern side. A new island called Skimmer Key is located between the Oso Bay Bridge and the Naval Air Station. Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is on Ward Island on the north side. The Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve is on the southwest side of the bay.
Contents
Where is Oso Bay Located?
Oso Bay can be found at 27°41′30″N 97°18′40″W / 27.69167°N 97.31111°W. These numbers are like a special address. They tell you the exact spot of the bay on a map.
Fun Things to Do at Oso Bay
The bottom of Oso Bay is mostly mud and oyster reefs. This makes it not the best place for swimming. But, it's a great spot for other activities! People love to go fishing here. You can also enjoy birdwatching and hiking along the wildlife refuge. Boating, kayaking, and kite surfing are also popular ways to have fun on Oso Bay.
Fishing in Oso Bay
Surf fishing, also called wade fishing, is very popular in Oso Bay. This is because the water is not very deep. You can walk out into the water to cast your line.
Some of the fish you might catch in Oso Bay include:
- Red Drum
- Black Drum
- Spotted Seatrout
Fishermen often use live Shrimp or special artificial lures to catch these fish.
Birdwatching at Oso Bay
Oso Bay is home to the Hans and Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge. This refuge is known as one of the best places in the world to watch sea birds. Many different kinds of birds live on and around Oso Bay.
Some of the birds you might see regularly are:
