Port Aransas Fishing Report - September 2026

Photographs captured on September 21st feature Black drum and Tripletail. The Black drum are identifiable by their deep, compressed bodies, large, thick scales, and high-arched backs. Their coloration is noted as dark and mottled. The Tripletail in the same images exhibit rounded soft dorsal and anal fins that extend towards the tail, a deep, compressed body shape, and large scales.

On September 12th, images focus on Red drum. These fish are characterized by an elongated body shape and a subterminal mouth. A key diagnostic feature present in the photos is a distinct black spot located at the base of the tail, also referred to as the caudal peduncle. The coloration observed is copper-bronze.

Further photos from September 17th include both Red drum and a general category of drum. The Red drum are again depicted with their copper-bronze coloration, elongated body shape, and the characteristic black spot at the base of the tail. The drum, without further species specification, are shown with an elongated body shape, subterminal mouth, and bronze-colored scales.

The final dated photographic observation from September 24th presents Red drum and Spotted seatrout. The Red drum are consistent with previous observations, showing an elongated body shape, copper-bronze coloration, and a distinctive black spot at the base of the tail. The Spotted seatrout are identifiable by their elongated bodies and dark spots present on the upper body and dorsal fin. Yellowish pelvic and anal fins are also visible visible features.