Plan a Fishing Trip to Port Aransas, TX

23 guidesBest months: May, April, June, July

What's Biting in Port Aransas Right Now

Flounder
ExcellentVarious
Spotted Seatrout
ExcellentVarious
Hickory Shad
ExcellentVarious
Sheepshead
ExcellentVarious
Gulf Flounder
Excellentsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Drift Fishing, Live Baiting
Northern Pike
ExcellentVarious
American Shad
ExcellentVarious
Red Snapper
ExcellentVarious
King Mackerel
GoodVarious
Redfish
Goodsaltwater
Bottom fishing, Trolling, Jigging
Grouper
GoodVarious
Black Drum
GoodVarious
Speckled Hind
GoodVarious
Yellow Jack
GoodVarious
Tarpon
GoodVarious
Lesser Amberjack
GoodVarious
Roosterfish
GoodVarious
Southern Flounder
Goodsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Drift Fishing, Live Baiting
Warmouth
GoodVarious
American Eel
GoodVarious
Pumpkinseed
GoodVarious
Sauger
GoodVarious
Florida Pompano
GoodVarious
Greater Amberjack
GoodVarious
Almaco Jack
GoodVarious
Barracuda
Goodsaltwater
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Cobia
GoodVarious
Rock Hind
FairVarious
Burbot
FairVarious

What to Bring

Check with Port Aransas guides about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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Prepare for Your Trip

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Things to Do in Port Aransas

Activities for your non-fishing days

Texas Fishing License

License: Freshwater fishing license

Standard statewide regulations apply.