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Texas · Port Aransassaltwater· April 8, 2026

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

Hot

Sheepshead

Fiddler crabs near rocks

Active

Black Drum

Blue crab on bottom

Active

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.