Jetty Fishing Producing Mixed Bag at Port A
Port Aransas jetties delivering excellent variety. Sheepshead, black drum, and the first tarpon of the season all reported.
Current Conditions
- Water temp
- 74°F
- Moon
- Third Quarter
- Tide / flow
- Incoming tide best at the jetties
- Weather
- Hot and sunny, SE wind 12-18 mph, 84°F
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What's Biting
Sheepshead
Fiddler crabs near rocks
Black Drum
Blue crab on bottom
Tarpon
Live mullet freelined
What's Next
Jetty fishing is the play right now. Sheepshead still biting well on incoming tides. First tarpon sightings mean the summer migration is beginning. Keep live mullet ready.
Context
Port Aransas tarpon season typically builds through April and peaks in summer.
This report is synthesized by Hooked Fisherman from real-time NOAA buoy data, USGS stream gauges, and current reports across regional fishing blogs, captain updates, and angler forums. Source names are cited inline where they appear. Check local regulations before keeping fish. Never trust a single source for a trip decision.