Most people who visit Port Aransas for fishing think deep-sea first. Big boat, big water, big fish. But the bays behind the island hold some of the best fishing on the Texas coast, and a bay trip is sometimes a better call, especially if you have never been out before or you are bringing family. …
Most team-building activities follow the same script. Escape rooms. Ropes courses. Icebreakers in a conference room. A deep-sea fishing charter is a different kind of outdoor team-building. It’s not polished. It’s not scripted. Depending on the weather, it might be rough. But it’s the kind of shared experience that sticks with people for years. This …
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 …
The 2026 red snapper season in Texas runs on three separate clocks. Charter boats fish June 1 through October 26 — 147 days. Private anglers get about 82. State waters are open year-round. Here are the dates, bag limits, size limits, and what to expect on a red snapper charter out of Port Aransas.
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 …