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Target Species:
· Redfish – Good. Try live or cut mullet. You could also try ladyfish if you are able to get some. The minimum is 20” and the maximum is 28”. The bag limit is three per person per day.
· Speckled Trout – Good. Try croaker, pin perch, or live shrimp. The minimum is 17” and the maximum is 23”. The bag limit is three per person per day. These regulations are for areas South of FM 457.
· Flounder – Average. Try live shrimp or mud minnows. The minimum length is 15”. The bag limit is five per person per day
· Black Drum – Good. Try dead shrimp. The minimum length is 14” and the maximum length is 30”. The bag limit is five per person per day.
· Other – Mangrove Snapper are around rock structures on live shrimp. Tarpon are at the Port Aransas jetties.
General Fishing Notes for South Texas:
As always, pay attention to the majors and minors. The weather this week may not cooperate with getting out on the water. Be sure to check local advisories and conditions before heading out. The water continues to be warm, which affects the fish activity.
Redfish have been located in the sand potholes. Speckled trout have been good in the mornings near access to deeper water. Look for areas with good tidal movement, including wind-driven water flow, and choke points. As we have been saying, you will likely catch many under-sized trout before you locate the slot-sized trout.
Forecast Fishing Conditions for the week:
Monday, August 15, 2022
Fish Activity Average
Major Times – 3:13 AM – 5:43 AM / 3:29 PM – 5:59 PM
Minor Times – 9:53 AM – 11:23 AM / 10:04 PM – 11:34 PM
Winds from the SE and moderate
Barometric Pressure even
Waning Gibbous – illumination 83.3%
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Fish Activity Low
Major Times – 3:58 AM – 6:28 AM / 4:14 PM – 6:44 PM
Minor Times – 10:52 AM – 12:22 PM / 10:36 PM – 12:06 AM
Winds from the SE and moderate
Barometric Pressure rising
Waning Gibbous – illumination 74.7%
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Fish Activity Low
Major Times – 4:43 AM – 7:13 AM / 4:59 PM – 7:29 PM
Minor Times – 11:50 AM – 1:20 PM / 11:09 PM – 12:39 AM
Winds from the SSE and moderate
Barometric Pressure even
Waning Gibbous – illumination 65.2%
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Fish Activity Low
Major Times – 5:28 AM – 7:28 AM / 5:46 PM – 8:16 PM
Minor Times – 12:47 PM – 2:17 PM
Winds from the S and moderate
Barometric Pressure falling
Waning Gibbous – illumination 55.3%
Friday, August 19, 2022
Fish Activity Low
Major Times – 6:15 AM – 8:45 AM / 6:34 PM – 9:04 PM
Minor Times – 11:45 PM – 1:15 AM / 1:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Winds from the SSE and moderate
Last Quarter – illumination 45.4%
Saturday, August 20, 2022
Fish Activity Low
Major Times – 7:02 AM – 9:32 AM / 7:24 PM – 9:54 PM
Minor Times – 12:22 AM – 1:52 AM / 2:42 PM – 4:12 PM
Winds from the SSE and moderate
Barometric Pressure rising
Waning Crescent – illumination 35.9%
**The fish activity forecast is based on multiple different factors, including, but not limited to solunar information, air pressure, and tidal conditions. Forecast is based on the Corpus Christi, Aransas Pass, and Rockport areas.
Sources:
Fishing Points App
Windy App
Texas Parks and Wildlife - https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/action/reptmap.php?EcoRegion=GC
Texas Fishing Tips - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLWNYKVohAlu1vISxXgkzkg
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