Cove Harbor Boat Ramps
121 Cove Harbor Dr N, Rockport
Water: Aransas Bay. The busiest launch in Aransas County, per the navigation district. Fuel, restrooms and fish-cleaning sink on site.
Directions ↗Map pin approximate
Rockport, Fulton & Copano Bay fishing conditions
Aransas, Copano and St. Charles bays give you lots of protected water close to the ramps. Oyster reefs, marsh drains and grass shorelines hold reds, trout and black drum year-round.
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Public, well-known water to start with. Respect private property and posted closures.
Copano Bay reefs
Shell reefs across Copano Bay hold trout and black drum. Drift with live shrimp under a popping cork when the water has some green to it.
Copano Causeway and fishing pier
Lighted causeway at the mouth of Copano Bay. Night fishing for trout and drum; pier access may be fee-based, so check before you go.
St. Charles Bay and Goose Island
Marsh shorelines and drains near Goose Island State Park. Reds tail in the shallows on calm mornings.
Aransas Bay shorelines
Grass and sand along Fulton and Rockport. Wade early in summer and fish deeper shell in winter.
Mud Island and Traylor Cut
Back-lake water on the east side of Aransas Bay toward San José Island. Shallow and best with a guide or a shallow-running boat.
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Rockport Beach Park Ramp
Rockport Beach Park, 210 Seabreeze Dr
Water: Aransas Bay. Ramp inside Rockport Beach Park. Beach park entry fee applies in season.
Directions ↗Map pin approximate
Fulton Harbor
Fulton Beach Rd, Fulton
Water: Aransas Bay. Historic fishing harbor with bait stands nearby.
Directions ↗Map pin approximate
Copano Bay Boat Ramp
South end of the Hwy 35 causeway, Rockport
Water: Copano and St. Charles bays. Lighted ramp with bait shop access. The most protected launch into Copano and St. Charles bays.
Directions ↗Map pin approximate
Goose Island State Park Ramp
202 S Palmetto St, Lamar
Water: St. Charles and Aransas bays. State park ramp with fishing pier and camping. Pay the day-use fee at the gate.
Directions ↗Map pin approximate
Book a trip
Compare all →Guides who fish Rockport & Fulton
'The Fish' Guide Service
Capt. Levi Price · Port Aransas
$500per boat, 2 guests
Inshore trips around Port Aransas, Aransas Pass, Corpus Christi and Rockport, including beginner trips.
- Half or full day, 2 guests
- $500–$600
Included: Fishing gear, bait and safety equipment. Fish cleaning available for a fee.
Angler Guide Service
Capt. Richard Stroud · Port Aransas
$400per trip
Redfish, black drum and trout trips around Port Aransas, Rockport and Aransas Bay, with beginner and kid-friendly options.
- Charters
- from $400
- Kids & family trips (5 hrs)
- Ask
Included: Rods, reels, bait and tackle; fish cleaned and bagged at no extra charge. Gear for 2 anglers, room for 4 guests.
Fishin' All The Time Guide Service
Capt. Larry Miller · Rockport / Port Aransas
$250per person
4-hour morning, beginner and family trips out of Rockport, plus multi-boat corporate groups.
- Guided trips
- from $250 per person
- Double-boat groups (4–8)
- Ask
Included: Rods, reels and tackle; live bait on bait trips. Pickup from Fisherman's Wharf in Port A for a small fee.
Aransas Bay Fishing Charters
Capt. Robert Hamilton · Rockport
$650per boat, 1–2 guests, 6–7 hrs
Aransas, Copano and the surrounding bays out of Rockport, with shorter trips for families with kids.
- Full day, 1–2 guests
- $650
- 3 guests
- $750
- 4 guests
- $850
- 5 guests
- $975
- 4-hr family trip (kids under 17)
- Reduced rate; call
Included: Bait and tackle. Fish cleaned and bagged, with a cooler to take home your fillets.
D Reel Guiding
Capt. Dustin Wiatrek · Rockport / Aransas Pass
CallSee site for trip rates
Wade-fishing specialist covering Port Aransas, Aransas Pass, Rockport and Baffin Bay.
- Tournament day (8–10 hrs)
- from $1,800
- Rockport fishing lodge (sleeps 8)
- from $300 per night
Included: Rods, reels and lures. Live bait is a small extra. Bring your own wade belt and boots.
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