Espiritu Santo Bay

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Coordinates: 28°20′46″N 96°32′02″W / 28.346°N 96.534°W / 28.346; -96.534
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Espiritu Santo Bay is a northeastern extension of San Antonio Bay in Calhoun County, Texas. It is separated from Matagorda Bay by a line of barrier islands that run south from Port O'Connor to Matagorda Island.

History

Spanish for Holy Spirit, a title bestowed to several bays along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. This name formerly applied to several waterways in the Matagorda Bay locale.[1]

Features

The sixteen mile long, five mile wide body is an extension of San Antonio Bay, and is included in the

Blue green algae is the main organism in this bottom area.[2] Deeper into the waters, redfish, trout, and flounder reside. These creatures are the main catch of fishermen who frequent the site.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Espiritu Santo Bay". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. November 11, 2009. Retrieved 11 January 2010.
  2. ^ "Espiritu Santo Bay". GulfBase. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. 2010. Archived from the original on 24 September 2010. Retrieved 11 January 2010.
  3. ^ Scates, Chuck; Phil H. Shook. "Fly Fishing the Texas Coast". Great Outdoor Recreation Pages. Orbitz Away LLC Time. Archived from the original on 19 December 2009. Retrieved 11 January 2010.

28°20′46″N 96°32′02″W / 28.346°N 96.534°W / 28.346; -96.534

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