Fresh Copano Bay Fishing Reports

Weekdays has less boat traffic than weekends. Sep tends to still be hot--take plenty of sunscreen and stay hydrated.

Weather was a bit hot this time of year, but our guide was able to put us on fish.

It was my first time on a guided fishing trip and I think it went really well

This was super easy in and out and didn't have to ride in the boat for half hour to start fishing and to get to multiple spots. Liked all of that. What surprised me was how far down to Corpus from Rockport it was. Question your guide ahead about what he goes after and is he flexible and what is biting lately. Always good to have proper expectations. Aransas Pass not the most scenic with a good bit of refinery shoreline but hey, good fishing

Guides are invaluable in getting to the variety of fish species that come and go throughout the year in the Rockport area.

Get a good charter, they know the water and can help point out the good spots. Captain Smiley is a great option, friendly and very knowledgeable.

Make sure you wear sunscreen and take a hat. Don’t get in too big a hurry. Fishing takes patience. Enjoy the time on the water!!

Employ a guided trip. The bay is large and and shallow, you will need help navigating to the hot spots.

Take plenty of water and sun coverage. Maybe a raincoat cause you never know.

A fishing hat and plenty of sunscreen. Too hot for babies or small children.

Book a guide i’ve fished over 20 plus years and never brought enough fish home maybe a total of like 10 fish in 20 years thats not good but just wanted my son to have a good birthday

Call ahead and ask for the best times with the tides phase of the moon. This will maximize your catch.

It's called Fishing, not Catching....go out and have fun and if your head is in that space you will have a great trip.

The weather is not too hot yet. Try to avoid the tournaments. Our guide knew where one was and asked us to meet him at a different location to avoid the crowds.

Get someone that know the waters like Capt. Matthew Valdez does..he knew where to position his boat..and all we had to do is cast out and we were on fish

Watch the weather and dress appropriately. It's always great to get out on the bay.

Hiring a fishing guide is an expensive day. But it's worth it if you catch fish! There are LOTS of fishing guides available in the Rockport area. Find one that has at least a decade of experience and guides for a living - these are the ones that have the experience and hunger to make your day successful. And worth the price that you pay.

I am not knowledgeable enough to offer any meaningful advice. But I suppose everybody knows that it is just too hot to fish during the middle of the day in August. A morning or late afternoon trip would be more pleasant.

You have to have a guide for much of a chance to catch fish. Difficult and limited fishing only from shore.

There is a LOT of quality water in the area. I particularly like wade-fishing the flats, and there are literally thousands of acres available. We had perfect weather. Not crazy hot, beautiful water temperature, and lots of fishing opportunity. Highly recommended.