Port Aransas Texas fishing forecast
Port Aransas Texas is a saltwater fishing spot in Texas Gulf, United States. Anglers here target King Mackerel, Mutton Snapper, Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi. The most productive months are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #35 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
In line with this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 31.1 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 27 km/h from SSE, gusting 32 km/h |
| Wave height | 0.6 m at 5 s |
| Current | 0.05 m/s toward NNE |
| Pressure | 1014 hPa |
| Depth | 3 m |
| Cloud cover | 6% |
| Chlorophyll | 7.85 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 36.6 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 10 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.6 m at 3 s |
| Ground swell | 0.1 m at 5 s from SSE |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.05 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 5.4 °C warmer than the September average of 25.7 °C. Warmer-than-normal water pushes cool-water species deeper and brings warm-water species in earlier than the calendar suggests. The water is mixed to about 67.3 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Port Aransas Texas
Port Aransas Texas currently scores 94 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 31.1 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +24.4
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Current +5.7
- moving water concentrates bait
- Chlorophyll +5.4
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Chlorophyll front +5.0
- a plankton edge — classic feeding line
- Pre-storm bite +5.0
- the classic feed before heavy weather
What’s biting now
The model expects today: king-mackerel, mahi-mahi, wahoo, spotted-bay-bass, pacific-bluefin-tuna, california-corbina, kelp-bass, california-sheephead
Bite windows
Best months for Port Aransas Texas:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-12, 96/100
28 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
About this spot
Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Scomberomorus cavalla
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Lutjanus analis
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Acanthocybium solandri
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Coryphaena hippurus
Best months by species at Port Aransas Texas
| King MackerelScomberomorus cavalla | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mutton SnapperLutjanus analis | ||||||||||||
| WahooAcanthocybium solandri | ||||||||||||
| Mahi-MahiCoryphaena hippurus |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| King MackerelOfficial source | 3/day | min 68.6 cm | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| CORRECTED 2026-08-06: 3 per day (was 2) and 27 inches minimum (was 24 — our figure was three inches under the legal size). No maximum length. Federal rules apply beyond 9 nautical miles in the Gulf; Texas limits also govern fish landed in Texas from the EEZ. Possession limit is double the daily bag. | |||
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents Resident fishing license required + Saltwater Fishing Endorsement for fish in tidal waters. ~$40/yr combined., non-residents Non-resident license + endorsement: ~$58/yr. Short-term options available.
- saltwater-recreational — residents Federal Recreational Fishing License may be required in addition to state license when fishing federal (EEZ) waters., non-residents Same as residents. Many states require their own license even in federal waters.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Always verify current rules at tpwd.texas.gov before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Port Aransas Texas?
Anglers at Port Aransas Texas target King Mackerel, Mutton Snapper, Wahoo and Mahi-Mahi.
When is the best time to fish Port Aransas Texas?
The most productive months at Port Aransas Texas are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Port Aransas Texas right now?
Port Aransas Texas currently scores 94 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Port Aransas Texas from shore?
Yes — Port Aransas Texas is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Port Aransas Texas right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch King Mackerel / Kingfish: Smoking Reels and Sky-Rocketing StrikesHow to Catch Wahoo: Chasing the Ocean's Fastest SprinterHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.