Plan a Fishing Trip to Port Aransas, TX

23 guidesBest months: May, April, June, July

What's Biting in Port Aransas Right Now

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

Texas Fishing License

License: Freshwater fishing license

Standard statewide regulations apply.