Fishing Aransas Bay, Texas
Piers, beaches, ramps, guides and saltwater limits around Aransas Bay.
- 60fishing sites
- 40piers
- 18ramps
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Fishing Aransas Bay, Texas
Aransas Bay is part of the Mission-Aransas system.
The General Land Office lists 60 coastal sites with fishing allowed within 14 miles of the bay center, 40 with a pier and 18 with a boat ramp.
Shore and pier anglers start from Rockport, Port Aransas, Aransas Pass and Fulton.
Jetties within reach: Port Aransas South Jetty (Horace Caldwell area) (11 miles).
Aransas Bay: Texas General Land Office coastal access inventory.
Where to fish Aransas Bay from shore
Bright dots around Aransas Bay have a pier.
- Navigation District Fishing PierRockport, pier, lights
- Navigation District Fishing PierRockport, pier, lights
- Rockport BeachRockport, pier, lights
- Rockport BeachRockport, pier, lights
- Aransas County Navigation District BeachRockport, pier, lights
- Aransas County Navigation District BeachRockport, pier, lights
- Rockport Beach ParkRockport, pier, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- Rockport Beach ParkRockport, pier, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- Beacon RV Park & MarinaFulton, pier $2, lights, fish cleaning
- Beacon RV Park & MarinaFulton, pier $2, lights, fish cleaning
- Navigation Boat RampFulton, pier, boat ramp
- Navigation Boat RampFulton, pier, boat ramp
- Fulton Fishing PierFulton, pier $3, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Fulton Fishing PierFulton, pier $3, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Copano Bay State Fishing Pier – SouthRockport, pier $5, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Copano Bay State Fishing Pier – SouthRockport, pier $5, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Fin & Feather Marina, pier $2, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Fin & Feather Marina, pier $2, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- South Bay Marina & Offshore Adventures, pier $3, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- South Bay Marina & Offshore Adventures, pier $3, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Conn Brown's Harbor Point ParkAransas Pass, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Conn Brown's Harbor Point ParkAransas Pass, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Goose Island State ParkRockport, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Goose Island State ParkRockport, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Copano Bay State Fishing Pier – NorthRockport, pier $5, lights, fish cleaning
- Copano Bay State Fishing Pier – NorthRockport, pier $5, lights, fish cleaning
- Ransom Road ParkAransas Pass, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Ransom Road ParkAransas Pass, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Ancel Brundrett Fishing PierPort Aransas, pier, lights, restrooms
- Ancel Brundrett Fishing PierPort Aransas, pier, lights, restrooms
Aransas Bay sites: Texas General Land Office inventory. Some fees date from 2015 and 2016.
Guides and charters on Aransas Bay
- Fisherman's Wharf (Port Aransas)Party boat, Port Aransas, (361) 749-5448
- Captain Experiences – Port Aransas Fishing ChartersInshore, Port Aransas, (833) 227-8246
- Ingleside Fishing Charter – Aransas PassInshore, Aransas Pass, (361) 332-4949
Aransas Bay guides: operator websites and local directories, October 2026.
Bag and length limits for Aransas Bay
| Species | Daily bag | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater amberjack | 1 | 38 in min | |
| Striped bass | 5 | 18 in min | |
| Channel/blue catfish | 25 | ||
| Flathead catfish | 5 | 18 in min | |
| Gafftopsail catfish | No limit | 14 in min | |
| Cobia | 1 | 40 in min | |
| Black drum | 5 | 14 in min | 30 in max |
| Red drum | 3 | 20 in min | 28 in max |
Statewide saltwater limits that apply on Aransas Bay, TPWD Outdoor Annual 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027).
Questions about fishing Aransas Bay
Where can I fish Aransas Bay from a pier?
Navigation District Fishing Pier has a pier within 14 miles, and 39 more are listed on this page.
How many coastal fishing sites are near Aransas Bay?
60 sites within 14 miles of the bay center.
Is there a boat ramp on Aransas Bay?
Yes, 18 sites in the GLO inventory, including Rockport Beach Park.
Do I need a saltwater endorsement for Aransas Bay?
Yes. The saltwater endorsement is required on Aransas Bay for anglers 17 and up.
What is the red drum limit on Aransas Bay?
Three red drum a day on Aransas Bay, 20 to 28 inches; one over 28 inches needs a tag.
What towns are near Aransas Bay?
Rockport, Port Aransas, Aransas Pass, Fulton and Taft.
Are there fishing guides on Aransas Bay?
3 guides are listed on this page.
What county is Aransas Bay in?
Aransas County.
Are there jetties near Aransas Bay?
Port Aransas South Jetty (Horace Caldwell area), 11 miles away.