Port Aransas fly fishing guide

Port Aransas Fly Fishing

 

Port Aransas Fly Fishing

Port Aransas Fly fishing guides will let you experience world-class fly fishing in Port Aransas, Texas, the "Fishing Capital of Texas" and formerly named “Tarpon, Texas”. Port Aransas fly fishing guided trips will show you the rich history of the Texas coast and why former President, Theodore Roosevelt and Hall of fame baseball player Ted Williams enjoyed fishing here so much. The Tarpon Inn, will show you just how deep the roots of this town is with the number of tarpon scales and fish stories embedded in their walls. This coastal paradise offers unparalleled opportunities for saltwater fly anglers seeking trophy redfish, black drum, sheepshead, flounder, speckled trout, tarpon and many more that will ensure unforgettable adventures while fly fishing the Texas coast with DM Fly Fishing.

Port Aransas, affectionately known as "Port A," boasts crystal-clear flats amongst Mustang island and San Jose island adjacent. Both teeming with sand flats full of redfish, speckled trout, and black drum. Sight-casting in shallow water is a year-round possibility, with endless options in Aransas Bay, Redfish Bay, and Corpus Christi Bay. The area's diverse ecosystem, including mangroves, spartina grass flats, and intricate channels, creates the perfect habitat for various gamefish and anglers on the hunt.

Fly fishing enthusiasts can target:

  • Trophy redfish

  • Speckled trout

  • Black drum

  • Flounder

  • Sheepshead

  • Tarpon (seasonal)

  • Jack crevalle

Port Aransas offers versatile fishing experiences:

  1. Inshore bay fishing

  2. Wade fishing in shin-deep to ankle-deep water

  3. Flats fishing from technical poling skiffs, DM Fly fishing operates a brand new 2025 Hells Bay Waterman. One of the finest , shallow water skiffs on the market.

  4. Jetty fishing for nearshore species

  5. Offshore fly fishing for red snapper, cobia, kingfish, tarpon, jack crevalle, the list goes on.

For the ultimate Port Aransas fly fishing guide adventure, consider hiring a professional guide. Local experts can introduce you to prime spots like the Lighthouse Lakes, Brown and Root flats, Mud island, East flats, Hog Island, South Bay, paddling trails and hidden honey holes teeming with tailing redfish all across the surrounding area.

Whether you're casting from a state-of-the-art Hell's Bay poling skiff or exploring the area's numerous jetties and piers on foot, Port Aransas promises an unmatched fly fishing experience. With its year-round fishing opportunities, stunning coastal scenery, and the chance to battle some of the Gulf's most prized gamefish, Port Aransas should top every angler's bucket list.

To top it all off, weather you’re traveling with your family, spouse or friends, Port Aransas offers more than just fishing.

  1. Port Aransas Beach

  2. Pamilla Golf Course and Club

  3. Coastal water front cuisines

  4. Horseback riding

  5. Surfing

  6. Golf Cart cruises

  7. Sand fest

Don't miss the opportunity to fish where President Roosevelt once battled one of the largest tarpon ever recorded in history. Book your Port Aransas fly fishing trip with DM Fly Fishing today and create lasting memories in this Texas coastal gem.