Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Where can I get dry boat storage near Kemah, Texas?

Marina Bay Harbor Marina has the best dry boat storage in Clear Lake Shores, just minutes from Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, and directly on the border of Kemah, Texas. Our original fully enclosed dry boat storage barn has 65,700 square feet of space and 245 dry slips to keep your vessel safe and sound. In 2027, we’ll open a barn expansion on four acres with 288 more dry slips to meet the demand for boat storage in Kemah, and the expansion barn will accommodate vessels up to 50 feet in length. The expansion includes a 5,000-square-foot ship store to serve the Kemah community, to open in spring 2027.

2. How do I request a dry slip?

To request a dry slip at Marina Bay Harbor, give us a call at 281-535-2222 or fill out our online form. A member of our staff will be in touch with more information about availability in our Clear Lake, Texas boat storage barns. Marina Bay Harbor is taking pre-booking deposits throughout 2026.

3. What are the best places for boat storage near Galveston?

Marina Bay Harbor Marina offers some of the best boat storage near Galveston. Our quiet bay location in Clear Lake Shores gets you away from the Galveston crowds while providing access a quarter mile from Galveston Bay, and you won’t find a better dry storage barn anywhere on the Gulf Coast. Our covered 65,700-square-foot facility boasts 245 dry slips and valet service for launching your boat, and we’ll be opening a 63,990-square-foot expansion in early 2027.

4. Is there any hurricane boat storage near Houston?

Marina Bay Harbor Marina offers hurricane boat storage near Houston for Houston, Kemah, and Galveston boaters. Our Clear Lake Shores dry barn is fully enclosed to protect your watercraft from the wind, rain, and lightning, and surrounded by a naturally protected harbor on three sides. You can get hurricane boat storage on either a per-season or per-storm basis, with rates starting at $40 per foot for members on a first-come, first-served basis.

5. How do I access my boat in dry storage?

Marina Bay Harbor Marina offers valet services for storing and launching your boat. Simply utilize our simple-to-use Speedy Dock app on your phone to schedule your boat launch to the water or call the marina at 281-535-2222. Let us know when you’re planning to depart, and our expert staff will remove your vessel from our dry storage facility racks and get it all ready for launch.

6. Where can I get boat repair near Kemah?

If you need boat repair near Kemah, head across State Highway 146 to the Marina Bay Harbor Service Center in Clear Lake Shores. Our marine service center has a full team of boat mechanics certified and experienced on Mercury, Mercruiser, Suzuki, and Yamaha engines. The team can handle repairs big and small, including fiberglass repair, part replacements, and electrical systems.

7. What kinds of boat repairs can you do at your Clear Lake boat service center?

Marina Bay Harbor’s Clear Lake boat service center can handle a wide variety of repairs for boats and personal watercraft, including:

• Annual maintenance (100-hour, 300-hour)
• Detailing
• Parts replacement
• Warranty work
• Propellers
• Electrical systems
• Boat trailers
• Gas engines
• Winterization and summarization
• Customization
• Engine Repowers

Call our service center at 281-549-4772 for more information.

8. How do I book a service appointment at your boat repair shop?

To book a service appointment at Marina Bay Harbor, give us a call at 281-549-4772 or fill out our online service request form. One of our boat service technicians will be in contact to discuss the details of your repair and book your appointment.

9. How do I order replacement parts for my boat?

Marina Bay Harbor’s Service Center maintains a wide inventory of boat replacement and outboard parts on hand from the top boat brands, including Yamaha, Suzuki, Mercruiser, and Mercury. To request a replacement part, fill out our online parts request form, and our boat repair shop team will get back to you shortly. If you need an accessory, like stereos, GPS units, or dock lines, you can pick it up from our ship store, no appointment necessary.

10. Where can I get live bait near Kemah?

Marina Bay Harbor’s ship store has a full selection of live bait, including live shrimp bait, live mullet bait, live blue crab bait, live croaker bait, and live piggy perch bait. Our live bait is sure to attract exciting catches like redfish, flounder, black drum, and trout. We’re proud to offer the best live shrimp bait near Galveston, Texas.

11. What kinds of bait does Marina Bay Harbor carry?

Marina Bay Harbor’s ship store carries a wide variety of bait. Our live bait stock includes shrimp, mullet, blue crab, croaker, and piggy perch, but we also have a wide selection of frozen bait, including mullet, local shrimp, squid, crab, cigar minnows, Spanish sardines, menhaden, and ballyhoo. Whether you’re casting from the shore or heading out to deep water, Marina Bay Harbor has got you covered.

12. Where are the best fishing spots near Houston?

The best fishing spots near Houston are Galveston Bay, Trinity Bay, Chocolate Bay, Clear Lake, Taylor Lake, Clear Creek, and many great spots in the Intracoastal Waterway. If you’re heading down from the city, Marina Bay Harbor is a great home base for your Gulf Coast fishing trip. The marina is only a 40-minute drive from Houston, and we have a wide selection of live and frozen bait, fishing rods, and tackle – plus a fuel dock, dry storage barn, and boat repair center. Check out our “Clear Lake Guide to Galveston Bay Fishing” for more information.

13. Where can I find a fuel dock near Galveston, Texas?

Marina Bay Harbor has a full-service fuel dock a short boat ride north of Galveston. Drive under the Kemah Bridge and find us at 323 West Sixth Street, Clear Lake Shores, Texas. We are one of the only marinas in the Galveston, Clear Lake, and Kemah area that pumps premium ethanol-free, 93 octane gasoline.

14. What are Marina Bay Harbor’s ship store hours?

Marina Bay Harbor’s ship store and fuel dock are open Monday to Sunday from  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We also offer early bird hours just for the ship store from 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday to Sunday, in case you need to grab some snacks or bait before an early morning cruise.

15. What is the best Kemah charter boat service?

Marina Bay Harbor Marina is proud to recommend Clear Lake Fishing Charters as the best Kemah charter boat service in Clear Lake. Their experienced fishing guides offer a variety of multi-hour fishing charter trips, as well as “Fishing University,” a combination of indoor instruction and inshore fishing that will turn any newbie into a seasoned angler!

16. What are the most fun things to do in Clear Lake, Texas?

The most fun things to do in Clear Lake, Texas are boating and fishing. Marina Bay Harbor Marina also hosts a variety of unique events that locals and tourists alike look forward to all year round, including customer appreciation events on Memorial Day as well as Fourth of July. Clear Lake Shores and Kemah are also home to a unique golf cart community and a long tradition of boat and sailing clubs.

We recommend exploring the Kemah Boardwalk, which is just one mile from Marina Bay Harbor Marina, and includes the Aquarium Restaurant.

17. Where can I find restaurants near Clear Lake, Texas?

Marina Bay Harbor members and employees recommend many wonderful places to eat near Clear Lake and restaurants we enjoy in Clear Lake Shores include Schafer’s Coastal Bar & Grille, Lil’ Outriggers Hula Bar and Grill, and Okies YardHouse. 

18. What are some good restaurants in Kemah, Texas?

Kemah has a wonderful culinary scene and we can recommend Jackie’s Bar and Grill, Coconut Grove, Tookie’s Burgers (They’ve catered our member appreciation events!), T-Bone Tom’s, and Joe Lee’s Seafood Kitchen. All of these restaurants are a three-minute drive or less than 15-minute walk from Marina Bay Harbor Marina.

19. Where can I find breakfast near Kemah, Texas?

Kemah has many fine choices for breakfast and coffee, and the Marina Bay Harbor Marina team recommends La Mer Café, Patron Breakfast Diner, Skipper’s Café, Tormenta Coffee & Kitchen, and Art of Coffee.