Oso Bay

Oso Bay is one of the 2 bays which surround TAMUCC and Ward Island. It is a shallow bay and is a popular wade fishing spot in Corpus Christi. It is also sometimes used for windsurfing by students. The bay is fed freshwater by Oso Creek and saltwater from Corpus Christi Bay. The Hans and Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge is located on the bay's western shore near the Pharaoh Valley subdivision. Naval Air Station Corpus Christi is located on the bay's eastern shore in Flour Bluff.

Recreation
Oso Bay's sea floor consists of mostly mud, sea ooze, and oyster reefs, all of which discourage swimming in the bay. The depth of the main bay and an old, abandoned railroad structure along with the abundance of oysters and vegetation promote fishing. Birding and hiking are popular activites along the wildlife rufuge on the North shore of Oso Bay. Boating, kayaking, and kite surfing are also some attractions to Oso Bay.

Fishing
Surf fishing, or wade fishing, is a popular activity in Oso Bay due to its shallow depth.Species of fish in Oso Bay include

Live Shrimp and artificial lures are commonly used for fishing in the area.
 * Red Drum
 * Black Drum
 * and Spotted Seatrout

Birding
Oso Bay is home to the Hans and Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge which is considered to be one of the best sea bird watching areas in the world.Some of the birds regularly found in the on and around Oso Bay are  *pelicans
 * herons
 * seagulls
 * coots
 * egrets
 * spoonbills
 * and ducks