Port Aransas has been through a few name changes over the centuries, including Sand Point, Ropesville and Tarpon. Spanish explorer Alonzo Álvarez de Pineda discovered the island that this city is on in 1519. Legend has it that Jean La Fitte buried treasure somewhere on the island and marked it with a Spanish dagger that has a silver spike through the hilt. By the 1850s, a regular steamship service traveled between Port Aransas and New Orleans. Port Aransas fishing became popular in the 1800s, and former president Franklin D. Roosevelt himself fished here several times during the 1930s.
Inshore fishing around Port Aransas on the many flats, creeks, and other fishing structures, you may Black Drum, Red Drum, Speckled Trout, and Tarpon. In the surf and off the beaches there are lots of Pompano, Whiting, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and other fish species much of the year. On the many nearshore reefs there is excellent Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Red Snapper, Vermillion, Snapper, and Triggerfish to catch on bottom. There are also many Amberjacks, Barracuda, King Mackerel, and Sharks over the many reefs and rocky areas.
Further offshore there is excellent deep water species of fish to target, including Tilefish and Snowy Grouper. There is also excellent Blackfin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Marlin, and Swordfish to target around the oil rigs, domes, humps, and canyon edges, making some of the best fishing Port Aransas has to offer.
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Kinta S 11/7/2016 8:45:13 PM - The Kinta S is a 155 feet long cargo ship, that was sunk as an artifical reef approximately 11.1 miles from Port Aransas, TX and 10.5 miles from the Packery Channel in Corpu
Lonestar Reef (MU-770L) 12/28/2012 12:18:52 AM - Lonestar Reef (MU-770L) Donor: GOM Shelf L.L.C. Structure: 3 Barges Distance From: Port Aransas 9 nm Water Depth: 72-ft Inside 3 mile line and holds Red Snapper. &nb
Mustang Island Liberty Ship Reef (MU-802) 12/28/2012 12:18:54 AM - Mustang Island Liberty Ship Reef (MU-802) Donor: Texas Coastal & Marine Council Structure: Liberty Ship-Charles A. Dana:bow Distance From: Port Aransas 18 nm &q
Mustang Island-828 Reef 12/28/2012 12:18:54 AM -
Mustang Island Liberty Ship Reef (MU-802) 12/28/2012 12:18:54 AM - Mustang Island Liberty Ship Reef (MU-802) Donor: Texas Coastal & Marine Council Structure: Liberty Ship-Rachael Jackson Distance From: Port Aransas 18 nm Water Depth: 11
Boatmens Reef (MU-746L) 12/28/2012 12:18:46 AM - Boatmens Reef (MU-746L) Donor: Gifford Hill Structure: 46 Concrete Culverts Distance From: Port Aransas 5 nm Water Depth: 60-ft
Matagorda Island-712 Reef 12/28/2012 12:18:53 AM -
SNDNG 2/24/2016 2:37:58 PM -
Obstruction 4/17/2012 10:49:45 AM - Attributes RECRD 176 VESSLTERMS UNKNOWN FEATURE_TYPE Wreck - Submerged, dangerous to surface navigation LATDEC 27.609481 LONDEC -97.110264 GP_QUALITY Low DEPTH 0 SOUNDING_TYPE
A-Aux - REMOVED 3/14/2015 12:00:42 AM - A-Aux (1522) is a gas/oil platform built by EnVen Energy Ventures, LLC and installed on 12/03/2006. The structure was removed on 08/16/2020 and verified as clear on 10/18/2020
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There is a 23.93% catch rate for Spotted Seatrout, based on 2741 Spotted Seatrout counted.
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There is a 15.67% catch rate for Red Drum, based on 1794 Red Drum counted.
There is a 7.91% catch rate for Red Snapper, based on 906 Red Snapper counted.
There is a 6.95% catch rate for Atlantic Croaker, based on 796 Atlantic Croaker counted.
There is a 6.77% catch rate for Spanish Mackerel, based on 775 Spanish Mackerel counted.
There is a 5.28% catch rate for King Mackerel, based on 605 King Mackerel counted.
There is a 3.41% catch rate for Gray Snapper, based on 390 Gray Snapper counted.
There is a 2.33% catch rate for Black Drum, based on 267 Black Drum counted.
There is a 2.26% catch rate for Gafftopsail Catfish, based on 259 Gafftopsail Catfish counted.
There is a 2.21% catch rate for Mahi-mahi, based on 253 Mahi-mahi counted.
*** PLEASE NOTE *** Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.
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The Upcoming Tuna Season: Everything You Need To Know 9/6/2022 10:45:25 AM - Imagine the thrill of hauling in a yellowfin tuna while taking in views of the sparkling Gulf of Mexico. An activity that avid anglers enjoy a deep-sea tuna fishing charter …
The History of Port Aransas 8/8/2022 11:18:13 AM - The beaches of Port Aransas draw in thousands of tourists from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day but how did our beloved town on the northern tip of Mustang Island … The Hist
Deep Sea Fishing Experience 7/19/2022 8:59:16 AM - Nothing is more relaxing than spending a few hours with a pole in the water hoping for a few good catches. Factor in a cool ocean breeze and the sound … Deep Sea Fishing Expe
Red Snapper Season 2022 5/24/2022 2:46:04 PM - Federal Red Snapper Season is almost here! Fisherman’s Wharf is excited to kick off charters and tournaments for these sought-after fish. Beginners and experts alike will wan
477lb Mako Shark Catch — Fisherman’s Wharf Port Aransas 2/9/2022 12:47:05 PM - 56-Hour Fishing Charter Mako Catch While on a fishing charter Glen Ratchford made a mako catch worth sharing! With cooler weather in the mid-sixties and rain coming down ligh
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Charter Fishing vs. Pier Fishing 1/5/2022 11:48:22 AM - Charter Fishing vs. Pier Fishing Charter fishing vs. pier fishing—what’s the difference? Well charter fishing is out on a boat with a captain sailing across the shores to cat
Wharf Cat Gets New C18 Engine for Fishing in Port Aransas 12/17/2021 5:00:25 PM - C18 Engine for Fishing in Port Aransas Fisherman’s Wharf has taken Fishing in Port Aransas to a new level! As of last week the Wharf Cat got a new engine. … Wharf Cat Gets Ne
Fishing Reports Port Aransas — Fisherman’s Wharf Port Aransas 11/29/2021 12:26:43 PM - Port Aransas Fishing Reports Fishing reports in Port Aransas are frequent but Fisherman’s Wharf has some of the most mind-blowing catches you can think of. Home to the Scat C
Port Aransas Jetty — Port Aransas Fisherman’s Wharf 11/20/2021 9:36:29 AM - Port Aransas Jetty The Port Aransas Jetty is home to many boats including our infamous Scat Cat and Wharf Cat and provides docking for the numerous catches we unfold. We … Po
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