Don't rush the learning curve to learn that area....very treacherous navigation with too shallow sandbars and oyster reefs throughout. Good luck. It is skinny running tunnel hull territory.

 

My Sis and BIL use to live on Demi-John. They sold and moved to Burleson to be near their daughter and grandchildren. During winter months and low tides, Their boat lift would lower their 17' rig on to a dry mud flat. No way to get out. Under normal tides, no problem getting to the ICW, but running across the bay to Cold Pass and into San Luis pass was very tricky. Channel poorly marked and lined with hard shell reef. Course, if you take time to learn the area, navigating will be doable. If my BIL could do it, anyone can. Oh, and BTW- if you like big swarms of giant mosquitoes that sting like wasps, you will be in Heaven. Come to think of it, stay away!
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Under normal tides, no problem getting to the ICW, but running across the bay to Cold Pass and into San Luis pass was very tricky. Channel poorly marked and lined with hard shell reef. Course, if you take time to learn the area, navigating will be doable.
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I can show you two oysters reefs, one in bastrop bayou and one in bastrop bay, I know exactly where they are. After rocking boat off of both oyster bars, you never forget the location. That being said, I run my not so skinny running SeaHunt out of Capt'n Marks and I feel comfortable running all around the west end and bastrop/SLP. Take your time and learn the tracks and don't run bastrop bay on a low low tide unless you know the track well.

 

My folks had a place there for several yrs.-I remember lots of fishing spots but also mosquitos were treacherous & I have seen several gators so no swimming for me.

 

I would steer clear on the regular swimming around there.

Lots of old septic systems - that waste goes into the water.... high levels have bad stuff

the fishing can be good in the Fall just like in Chocolate ....

You can have a middle of the road place and be living next to a un-employed meth head .... just saying .... those that have been there know!

 

Yep, I'd steer clear of the entire area. No fish, incredible Mosquitos, crack heads everywhere, polluted water, rains everyday, no place to shop......horrible place, I'd stay far, far away.....


Now, I'm fixin to spend the long weekend out there. I'll let y'all know if anything has changed.....don't get your hopes up......

 

I've got family there for 30 years
No real complaints...

 

Nope, still sux out here. Got popped by one mosquito this afternoon and the humidity has to be at least 75% right now. Wind howling at least 5 mph.......

 

I noticed that the rods and coolers were taken off of that vessel.

I ran out of Demijohn's for years. My favorite place to fish until I found a bigger mud hole a little further south.

 

Don't be a hater Mudskipper

 

I've heard street gangs and thugs have a turf war going on with the meth heads. More dangerous than the Mexican border towns right now. It's rumored that the local marina sells milk for $12 a gallon too.

 

Demi John

Almost bought a place there a few years ago. A decent mobile with a big lot and lots of carport, shed, etc. People were friendly and gave me the impression that they looked out for one another. Swimming was not on my to do list but the fishing looked interesting. Quite a run into groceries, beer and such but for a get away it would have been nice. Lots of run down places as well as some very well kept up. If you can get a deal it might be worth it, especially if you have any skills such as carpentry, masonry, etc.

 

I grew up fishing that area and it can be good at times. Good access to bastrop, christmas and lower west bay. As for as owning a place on demi john goes, I guess thats a personal decision.

 

I had just launched and ran it over to my dock. I had to walk back about 100 yds. and fetch my truck......

Dang neighbor rebuilt my cleaning table while I was gone......rough neighborhood I tell ya.....

 

Thanks for all the feedback. We ended up buying the place and met some locals, they seem real nice and I'm looking forward to learning the waterways and catching some fish. Would even like to charter a local guide to learn the area if anyone can recommend a guide that fishes out of Captain Mark's Bastrop Marina.

 

Sir , you will not be disappointed, been there since 06, are you on the island?
There is not a better place in Texas IMO, go with Randall or Gary Brewer
So many places to fish , not enough time. Swimming pool is great. Never crowded on the water there. I make a 40 mile roundtrip of mud island all tho time. Only been stuck once where I had to wait till tide came up in the middle of the night. Looking forward to meeting you! Cheer!

 

randal grooves
or
Anthont peiper

 

Randall is a great guide. You can also use Greg Brewer who is another great guide. Both guide out of there. Randall owns the RV park just down from Bastrop Marina. Greg lives right around the corner from there. Congratulations on your new place and i'll see you out on the water.

 

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Welcome to Demi John

Welcome brother.