Bayou Vista Live Camera – BNSF Trains, Fishing & Sunsets near Galveston

This live AXIS camera from Matthew Reeves faces Bayou Vista, Texas, near Galveston, and it's packed with action. BNSF trains frequently pass by on the railroad, bay fishing boats cruise the canal under a low-clearance bridge, and the sunsets are stunning.

Bayou Vista is a small canal community on the mainland side of West Galveston Bay, beside Interstate 45, the main route between Houston and Galveston Island. The railroad here leads toward the causeway across the bay, carrying freight to and from the Port of Galveston, so trains are a regular sight.

What to watch for

• BNSF freight trains rolling past
• Fishing boats heading out to the bay
• Herons, egrets, pelicans and other birds

The camera is a favourite for railfans, anglers and bird watchers alike. Early mornings bring boats heading out for speckled trout and redfish, while evenings deliver glowing sunsets over the water. Hurricane season from June to November can bring dramatic weather and high tides to the low-lying coast. The stream is provided by Matthew Reeves.