What is the best month to fish in Port Aransas?

April through June and September through October are generally our best months for a wide variety of species.

Is it worth fishing in Port Aransas during the off-season?

Yes, even during slower months, we can still find fish, especially if you are targeting specific species or conditions.

When do redfish show up in Port Aransas?

We see good numbers of redfish from April through June and again in September and October.

What does a realistic fishing day look like in the middle of the season?

A typical day in our prime season involves catching multiple species, often including redfish, trout, and drum, with good action throughout the tide.

When can I catch flounder?

Flounder fishing is best for us in April and May.

Biting right now — September

Cooler fronts start to move in. Redfish and trout feed aggressively. We target them in the surf and along the ship channel.

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Redfish

We find big bull reds moving into the bays and along the surf. We fish them on the flats and in the channels.

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Trout

We cast topwaters and paddies to them on the shallow flats and in the grass. They are aggressive feeders.

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Drum

We find big bull reds on the flats and in the surf. We cast large baits to them.

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Flounder

We work the deeper channels and drop-offs, looking for stragglers.

Every species, every month

We fish Port Aransas year-round. Some months are better than others. Here's what we expect.

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Species	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	SepNOW	Oct	Nov	Dec
Redfish	slow	slow	good	peak	peak	peak	good	good	peak	peak	slow	slow
Flounder	off	slow	good	peak	peak	good	good	good	slow	slow	slow	off
Trout	slow	good	peak	peak	peak	good	good	good	peak	peak	slow	slow
Drum	off	off	good	peak	peak	peak	good	good	peak	peak	slow	off

Fishing regulations, including seasons, size limits, and bag limits, can change. Always check with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department before harvesting any fish.

Month by month

What the water's doing, what's turned on, and which trip fits.

January

62-68°F

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The water cools. Redfish and trout move to deeper channels and flats. We fish the outgoing tide for them.

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February

62-68°F

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Trout fishing picks up. They school in the bay. We target them with artificial lures.

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March

62-68°F

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Fishing explodes. Redfish, trout, flounder, and drum all bite well. We run trips to the flats and along the jetties.

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April

62-68°F

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The water warms and baitfish move inshore. We find redfish and trout on the flats and around structure. Drum fishing is also excellent.

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May

68-74°F

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Bait is abundant and fish are aggressive. We target redfish and trout in the bays and along the coast. Drum are still a strong option.

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June

74-80°F

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Summer patterns begin. Redfish and drum are plentiful around jetties and shorelines. Flounder and trout fishing remains good.

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July

80-84°F

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We fish the flats and shorelines. Redfish and trout move into the shallows. We target them with topwater plugs and soft plastics.

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August

82-86°F

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The heat drives fish to deeper water and shade. We find redfish and trout around oyster beds and jetties. Drum fishing is also good in the bays.

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September

78-82°F

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Cooler fronts start to move in. Redfish and trout feed aggressively. We target them in the surf and along the ship channel.

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October

62-68°F

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The water cools. Redfish and trout move onto the flats. We target them with topwaters and soft plastics.

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November

58-64°F

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Fishing slows. Redfish and trout are still around but harder to find. We work deeper channels and dropoffs.

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December

Closed · 52-58°F

Fishing is off. We do not offer trips when the bite is poor.

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Dock and fishing grounds

Where we fish, and when it's best

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01Port AransasBest May - Sep — We fish the ship channel and jetties for bull reds and tarpon. The flats around the island offer good trout and flounder action.

02RockportBest Mar - Oct — We target redfish and trout in the bays and marshes. The shorelines and oyster reefs are productive.

03Mustang IslandBest Apr - Nov — We work the surf for bull reds and sharks. The back lakes and flats hold good numbers of trout.

04North Padre IslandBest May - Oct — We fish the shallow flats for speckled trout and redfish. The nearshore waters can produce king mackerel.

05Aransas PassBest Apr - Jul — We find tarpon and bull reds in the pass during the warmer months. The rips can hold bait and pelagic species.

06Corpus ChristiBest Apr - Sep — We fish the bayfront for trout and reds. The channels and spoil banks offer structure.

Common questions

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