Sheepshead

Port Aransas, Texas, is a prime location for targeting sheepshead, offering a blend of inshore and nearshore opportunities. The jetties, piers, and bridge pilings around Aransas Pass and Corpus Christi Bay provide excellent habitat for these structure-loving fish. Spring and fall are generally considered the best times to fish for sheepshead in Port Aransas, as the water temperatures are more stable, and the fish are actively feeding. Look for areas with good current flow, as this will often concentrate bait and attract sheepshead. A local tip is to fish the jetties on the outgoing tide, as this is when the sheepshead are often most active. Use live shrimp, fiddler crabs, or sand fleas fished close to the rocks or pilings. Port Aransas sheepshead are known to be aggressive feeders, but their bite can be subtle, so pay close attention to your line. The fish in this area average a respectable size, with many exceeding 3 pounds. The Port Aransas public boat ramp offers easy access to the bay and jetties, but be prepared for crowds, especially during peak season.