Plan a Fishing Trip to Port Aransas, TX

23 guidesBest months: May, April, June, July

What's Biting in Port Aransas Right Now

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

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.