Sheepshead

If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding inshore species, try targeting Sheepshead around Portland, Texas. These fish are plentiful around structure in Aransas Bay and Corpus Christi Bay, particularly around docks, piers, and oyster reefs. The best time to fish for Sheepshead is during the cooler months, from late fall through early spring, when they congregate to spawn. Use live or dead shrimp, fiddler crabs, or barnacles as bait, fished on a jig head or Carolina rig. A key to success is detecting their subtle bites. A local tip: many anglers find success around the pilings of the old causeway. Access to these areas can be found at various public access points along the shoreline. Sheepshead in this region are known for their striped appearance and their ability to put up a surprising fight for their size.