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Port guide / Coastal Bend / Texas
Ingleside fishing guide
Ingleside sits on the north shore of Corpus Christi Bay, with the La Quinta Ship Channel and Ingleside Cove on its waterfront and Redfish Bay's grass flats to the east. Local guides fish the open bay and channel edges as well as the flats toward Aransas Pass and Port Aransas for redfish, trout, black drum, flounder and sheepshead. Rockport anglers mostly work Aransas Bay and Port Aransas is built around the pass and jetties, while Ingleside's home water is the bigger, deeper Corpus Christi Bay, reached from the city ramp and fishing pier at Cove Park.
10 ft, conditions now
Conditions now
Live from NOAA and the National Weather Service. Times show in your own time zone.
Today’s bite
A forecast built from live data and the calendar below. Not a catch report.
Working out today from the tides, water and calendar.
Tides
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On the water now
- Water
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- Wind
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Marine forecast
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7 day forecast
National Weather Service, for Ingleside. Updates through the day.
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NOAA tides, Enbridge, Ingleside, TX (opens in a new tab) NWS 7 day forecast (opens in a new tab) NWS marine forecast, Corpus Christi and Nueces Bays (opens in a new tab)
12 ft, the chart
Chart and depths
The official NOAA chart, centered on Ingleside. Depths, channels, reefs and markers, live from NOAA.
The NOAA chart loads when you scroll here.
15 ft, fishing reports
Fishing reports
What people are catching, on what, and where. Every report links to whoever wrote it. We do not write these ourselves.
Latest reports
From local captains, shops and outdoor writers. Newest first, last 14 days.
- We have not found a report source that posts online for this water yet.
Report sources: Captain Experiences Ingleside fishing reports (opens in a new tab) Captain Experiences Texas guide reports (opens in a new tab)
Straight from the dock
Reports sent to us by shops and captains on this guide. We check each one before it posts.
Checking for reports.
20 ft, what is biting
What is biting, month by month
When each fish is at its best around Ingleside. This month is marked.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redfish | Good | Good | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Speckled trout | Good | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Good |
| Black drum | Slow | Slow | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Good | Slow | Slow |
| Southern flounder | Good | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Good |
| Sheepshead | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Good |
| Mangrove snapper | Slow | Slow | Slow | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Good | Slow |
Redfish
Peak: May, June, July, August
Reds are caught year round along grassy shorelines, oyster reef and pier pilings, and live shrimp under a popping cork or a small live crab on the bottom are standard baits.
Speckled trout
Peak: April, May, October, November
Fish the shallow grass early and late in warm months, then the drop offs and channel edges in the heat of the day and after cold fronts.
Black drum
Peak: April, May, June, July
In the colder months drum hold on channel slopes and in the open bay, so a bottom rig with peeled shrimp along a channel edge is the local method.
Southern flounder
Peak: April, May, June, July, August, September
Flounder are a regular catch for Ingleside guides, but harvest is closed November 1 to December 14.
Sheepshead
Peak: March, April, May, September, October
Look for them on hard structure such as pilings, rock and the Cove Park pier, and use small crabs or shrimp.
Mangrove snapper
Peak: May, June, July, August
A warm month target for guides who fish Ingleside, Aransas Pass and Port Aransas.
30 ft, seasons and rules
Seasons and rules
Open and close dates we could confirm from official sources, plus where to check limits before you keep a fish.
Southern flounder, Texas waters
Flounder harvest is closed November 1 through December 14 (bag limit is zero).
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 2026 (regulations valid Sept. 1, 2026 to Aug. 31, 2027) Official page (opens in a new tab)
Red snapper, Texas state waters
Open year round for private recreational anglers in state waters. Only circle hooks may be used with natural bait.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 2026 to 2027 Official page (opens in a new tab)
Red snapper, federal waters (private anglers landing in Texas)
The 2026 private recreational season in federal waters opened May 22, 2026. TPWD monitors harvest to set the closing date, and as of October 23, 2026 it remained open.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 2026 Official page (opens in a new tab)
Red snapper, federal waters (federal for-hire boats)
Fixed closure January 1 to May 31; the 2026 for-hire season closed October 26, 2026.
NOAA Fisheries, 2026 Official page (opens in a new tab)
Greater amberjack, federal waters
The fishing year runs August 1 to July 31 with fixed closures August 1 to 31 and November 1 to July 31, so the season opens September 1; the 2026 season closed October 14, 2026.
NOAA Fisheries, 2026 to 2027 Official page (opens in a new tab)
Gag grouper, federal waters
The 2026 recreational season ran September 1 to October 1, 2026, and is now closed.
NOAA Fisheries, 2026 Official page (opens in a new tab)
Gray triggerfish, federal waters
Fixed recreational closures run January 1 to February 28 and June 1 to July 31.
NOAA Fisheries, 2026 Official page (opens in a new tab)
Shallow water grouper (including red grouper), federal waters
Closed February 1 to March 31 seaward of the 20 fathom contour.
NOAA Fisheries, 2026 Official page (opens in a new tab)
40 ft, where to fish
Where to fish
- Pier
Cove Park fishing pier
City park on Ocean Drive with a public fishing pier next to the boat ramp.
- Bay
Corpus Christi Bay, Ingleside shoreline
Ingleside guides work Corpus Christi Bay and the inshore water between Corpus Christi, Port Aransas and Ingleside for reds, trout, flounder, sheepshead and black drum.
- Channel
Ingleside Cove and the La Quinta Ship Channel
Ingleside Cove sits just off the La Quinta Ship Channel on the north side of Corpus Christi Bay; the channel into Bahia Marina is narrow with a 4.5 foot minimum depth.
- Flats
Redfish Bay grass flats
The minor bay between Corpus Christi and Aransas bays, almost all inside the Redfish Bay State Scientific Area, with seagrass flats and mangrove lakes that hold reds, trout and flounder.
50 ft, launch and piers
Ramps and piers
Public launches and fishing piers. Fees and hours change, so check the link before you tow.
| Name | Type | Fee | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cove Park boat ramp (opens in a new tab) | Ramp | Check | 1319 Ocean Drive, Ingleside, TX 78362 |
| Cove Park fishing pier (opens in a new tab) | Pier | Check | 1319 Ocean Drive, Ingleside, TX 78362 |
| Bahia Marina boat ramp (private marina) (opens in a new tab) | Ramp | Check | 84 Bayshore Dr, Ingleside, TX 78362 |
| Conn Brown Harbor Point Park boat ramps (Aransas Pass) (opens in a new tab) | Ramp | Free | Conn Brown Harbor, Aransas Pass, TX 78336 |
60 ft, bait, tackle and charters
Bait, tackle and charters
Where to get live and fresh bait, tackle and a guide. We are not paid to list anyone here.
Bait and tackle (5)
Showing all 5 shops
- Bait and tackleLive bait
Harbor City Bait (Aransas Pass)
Bait: live blue crab, fresh shad
526 Bigelow St, Aransas Pass, TX 78336
Nearest confirmed live bait seller to Ingleside, in Conn Brown Harbor.
- Bait shop
Capt's Bait Shack (Aransas Pass)
510 Bigelow St, Aransas Pass, TX 78336
- Store
CB Marine and Supply (Aransas Pass)
508 1/2 Bigelow St, Aransas Pass, TX 78336
Boat up access for bait, gas and supplies in Conn Brown Harbor.
- Marina
San Patricio County Navigation District Marina (Aransas Pass)
426 Ransom Road, Aransas Pass, TX 78336
Public marina with a boat ramp, fishing piers and bait stands.
- Bait shop
Fin and Feather Bait (Aransas Pass)
1803 TX-361, Aransas Pass, TX 78336
Live bait comes and goes with the weather and the season. Call before you drive.
Charters and guides
| Charter | Fishing |
|---|---|
| Aggie Guide Service (Capt. Brian Preston) (opens in a new tab) | Inshore |
| Ingleside Texas Classic (Capt. Timothy) (opens in a new tab) | Inshore |
70 ft, on the calendar
Tournaments and events
Annual events on this water. Dates move, so confirm with the organiser.
Hotties on the Harbor all ladies fishing tournament (Aransas Pass, nearby) (opens in a new tab)
usually early August
2026: August 1 (captain's meeting July 31)Deep Sea Roundup (Port Aransas, nearby) (opens in a new tab)
usually mid July
2026: July 9 to 12 (90th Roundup, Port Aransas Civic Center)
80 ft, asked and answered
Fishing Ingleside, asked and answered
Where is the public boat ramp in Ingleside?
Cove Park at 1319 Ocean Drive has the city's boat ramp and a fishing pier. Bahia Marina on Bayshore Drive also has a ramp, but it is a private marina.
Where can I buy bait near Ingleside?
We could not confirm a bait shop inside Ingleside. The closest listed bait sellers are on Bigelow Street in Conn Brown Harbor in Aransas Pass, where Harbor City Bait sells live bait.
When is the best time to fish Ingleside for trout and redfish?
Local guide data rates trout best in April, May, October and November, and redfish best from May through August, with both catchable all year.
Can I keep flounder in November?
No. Texas closes flounder harvest from November 1 through December 14, so fish caught then must be released.
90 ft, the kit
What we would take to Ingleside
Sources for this guide (22), last checked 2026-10-27
- aptx.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Conn-Brown-Harbor-Park-4 (opens in a new tab)
- aransaspass.org/assets/pdf/AransasGuide-24-25 (opens in a new tab)
- business.aransaspass.org/list/member/cb-marine-supply-llc-574 (opens in a new tab)
- captainexperiences.com/locations/texas/aransas-pass/seasonality?sport=1 (opens in a new tab)
- captainexperiences.com/locations/texas/ingleside/seasonality?sport=1 (opens in a new tab)
- captainexperiences.com/trip/1676/full-day-or-half-day-fishing-trip-23-mowdy (opens in a new tab)
- deepsearoundup.org/ (opens in a new tab)
- fishingbooker.com/charters/view/20053 (opens in a new tab)
- marinas.com/view/marina/16c5115_Bahia_Marina_Ingleside_TX_United_States (opens in a new tab)
- marinas.com/view/marina/4qc1mr5_Fin_and_Feather_Bait_Aransas_Pass_TX_United_States (opens in a new tab)
- tpwd.texas.gov/boating/paddling-trails/gulf-coast/lighthouse-lakes/ (opens in a new tab)
- tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/blackdrum/ (opens in a new tab)
- tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/reddrum/ (opens in a new tab)
- tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/sheepshead/ (opens in a new tab)
- tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/strout/ (opens in a new tab)
- tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/saltwater-fishing/bag-length-limits/flou (opens in a new tab)
- tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/saltwater-fishing/bag-length-limits/snap (opens in a new tab)
- aransaspass.org/hotties-on-the-harbor/ (opens in a new tab)
- fisheries.noaa.gov/bulletin/noaa-fisheries-announces-2026-gag-recreational-season-federal- (opens in a new tab)
- fisheries.noaa.gov/southeast/recreational-fishing/2025-2026-and-2026-2027-gulf-america-rec (opens in a new tab)
- inglesidetx.gov/Facilities (opens in a new tab)
- sanpatricionavigationdistrict.com/ (opens in a new tab)
100 ft, the seabed
Gear up for Ingleside
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