Top Shore Fishing Spots Near Aransas Pass, TX | Ransom Road RV Park

Discover the best land-based fishing near Aransas Pass, TX. Find top spots for redfish, trout & flounder—all close to Ransom Road RV Park.

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1. Conn Brown Harbor Point Park 

Address: 600 Bigelow St, Aransas Pass, TX 

Species: Redfish, trout, black drum, sheepshead 

Best Time/Tide: Early morning or evening, outgoing tide for active feeding 

Tip: Fish along the seawall and pier structure; shrimp or mullet work well.

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2. Redfish Bay Causeway 

Address: TX-361 bridge between Aransas Pass & Port Aransas 

Species: Speckled trout, redfish, flounder 

Best Time/Tide: Moving tide through the channels; dawn or dusk 

Tip: Try soft plastics or live bait near the pilings.

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3. South Jetty – Port Aransas 

Address: Beach Access Rd 1A, Port Aransas, TX 

Species: Redfish, sheepshead, Spanish mackerel (seasonal) 

Best Time/Tide: Strong incoming tide; sunrise and sunset 

Tip: Use heavier tackle to avoid snags in the rocks.

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4. Horace Caldwell Pier 

Address: 230 N On the Beach, Port Aransas, TX 

Species: Trout, redfish, pompano, kingfish (summer) 

Best Time/Tide: Early morning or night under pier lights 

Tip: A great family spot—buy bait and tackle right on site.

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5. Fulton Pier 

Address: 121 S 2nd St, Fulton, TX 

Species: Redfish, speckled trout, flounder, drum 

Best Time/Tide: Incoming tide and early morning 

Tip: Fish along the pier edge; live shrimp or cut bait works well.

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6. Goose Island State Park Pier 

Address: 202 S Palmetto St, Rockport, TX 

Species: Speckled trout, redfish, drum 

Best Time/Tide: Night under lights, or morning on outgoing tide 

Tip: Long pier—walk to deeper end for bigger fish.

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7. Rockport Beach Park 

Address: 210 Seabreeze Dr, Rockport, TX 

Species: Sheepshead, drum, trout (winter/spring) 

Best Time/Tide: Outgoing tide, late afternoon 

Tip: Good easy-access area for families; use live shrimp or crab.

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8. Charlie’s Pasture Pier 

Address: 1300 Port St, Port Aransas, TX 

Species: Redfish, flounder, trout 

Best Time/Tide: Early morning on a moving tide 

Tip: Good structure; try soft plastics along drop-offs.

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9. Indian Point Pier 

Address: 100 US Highway 181, Portland, TX 78374 

Species: Trout, redfish, drum 

Best Time/Tide: during dawn and dusk and when the tide is changing (coming in or going out) 

Tip: The pier is well-lit at night, and many fish species are attracted to light sources.

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10. Aransas Pass Public Boat Ramp 

Address: 699 Ransom Rd, Aransas Pass, TX 78336 

Species: Trout, redfish, drum 

Best Time/Tide: Early morning or night when water is calm 

Tip: Conveniently close to Ransom Road RV Park—great for quick trips!

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11. Port Aransas Beach Marker 39 

Address: 140 Royal Dunes, Port Aransas, TX 78373 

Species: redfish, speckled trout, tarpon, flounder, sharks, mackerel, and cobia 

Best Time/Tide: during the outgoing tide, especially in the two hours leading up to and after high tide 

Tip: Best baits include live or dead shrimp, finger mullet, and cut mullet.

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11. Mustang Island State Park 

Address: 9394 TX-361, Corpus Christi, TX 78418

Species: redfish, speckled trout, tarpon, flounder, sharks, mackerel, and cobia

Best Time/Tide: during the outgoing tide, especially in the two hours leading up to and after high tide

Tip: Best baits include live or dead shrimp, finger mullet, and cut mullet.

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