Port Aransas sits where the Gulf of Mexico meets a network of bays and channels, offering year-round fishing opportunities. You can walk onto a pier, wade grass flats, fish the jetties, or launch a boat—all within a few miles of downtown. This guide covers the most productive fishing spots, what you’ll catch at each location, …
You just got back from a charter trip with a cooler full of fish. Now what? Red snapper, flounder, tripletail, mahi, and wahoo are the best-eating fish in the Gulf. This guide ranks the rest and covers what to do with everything in your cooler. Best Gulf Fish for Eating Top Tier Red Snapper Ask …
Port Aransas earned the official title “Fishing Capital of Texas” in May 2025 when Governor Abbott signed HCR 117. The designation wasn’t symbolic. The town sits where the Corpus Christi Ship Channel meets the Gulf of Mexico, putting anglers within reach of bay flats, nearshore reefs, and deep-water structure in a single day. The continental shelf drops …
Gulf water temperatures swing from winter lows around 58°F to summer highs near 85°F. Fish follow those patterns. So does the smart angler’s calendar. Federal regulations shift annually based on catch data and stock assessments. Knowing when each species is legal to keep makes the difference between a great day and wasted effort. This guide …
Red snapper season in the Gulf opens June 1, 2025, and ends September 15. This is one of the busiest times of year for offshore fishing in Port Aransas, and for good reason. The fish are big, the weather is ideal, and the season is limited. If you’re thinking about booking a red snapper trip, …
Congratulations to Colton on his massive 75-pound wahoo catch – indeed, a trophy fish! He braved the tax man and brought home an impressive haul. If you’re dreaming of your own deep-sea wahoo battle, Coastal Charters TX can take you where the big fish roam. Our experienced captains know the best spots around Port Aransas, …
Cory and his crew just crushed it aboard the STANDAMAN! They battled big wahoo, landed a haul of kingfish, and fought off some feisty barracudas. If you’re searching for action-packed fishing charters out of Port Aransas, Texas, Coastal Charters TX has the boats and expertise to put you on the fish. We target wahoo, kingfish, …
Spring’s in the air, the water’s warming up, and the fish are biting. If you haven’t gotten your line wet all winter, it’s time to dust off that tackle box. Coastal Charters is booking up fast. Here’s what you need to know: What’s Running This Spring Why Coastal Charters? I don’t mess around, and my …