FISHING IN PORT ARANSAS

[RICKY81]

hey guys i am planning a fishing trip out in Port Aransas for this weekend by don't know where would be a good fishing spot... i want to fish off from the Jetties... and i was thinking around the Texas Marine Aquatic University....any suggestions.

[JimD]

Ive had much better luck fishing from the local piers, caught a 38" bull red from the marina pier. Theresw several to choose from, a general map should point them out. A few are lighted at night and can be a lot of fun around 3am... lol Josuha can give you some info on the good spots on the bay..

[FossilReef]

The big jetty behind UTMSI is a pretty good spot (I think that's probably what you man by Texas Marine Aquatic University). You could also try the old Fish Pass jetties, but it's about a mile down the beach from the nearest access road. Access Road 2, I believe? But anyways, you can drive it without 4-wheel most of the time. I've also had pretty good luck at the Packery Channel jetties on Padre Island. JimD's suggestion of a lighted pier is a pretty good idea as well, the light attracts the shrimp which in turn attracts the fish, yadayada. And there are plenty of lighted piers.

[Bill S]

You can also take the ferry over to the north jetty. It's much less popular - because you have to take a 5 minute boat ride.

[Bill S]

Here's a chart:

http://www.charts.noaa.gov/OnLineViewer/11312.shtml

[puretexn]

The beach and jetty's are packed right now. Packery Channel jetty's has been a hot spot as of late, but I think all the spring breakers has it wall to wall. Fish Pass would be the place to go to get away from the crowds. Or maybe Charlies Pasture. I'm heading to P.I.N.S. this weekend for a little sharkfishing. (That's the primo spot).

Oh yeah, make sure you have a beach pass on your vehicle. No warnings this year. $150 fine, steep, but better than the $300 they had not to long ago.