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May
As the warm weather kicks in, the fishing season hits its stride too. Get your fish on in Copano Bay in May, and you can wash down that delicious catch with a glass of something at Rockport’s Wine Festival.

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What anglers said about fishing in Copano Bay

Be ready to wade if you want the full experience. Wading requires some physical effort, the bottom is soft, muddy and uneven.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be ready to wade if you want the full experience. Wading requires some physical effort, the bottom is soft, muddy and uneven.
Artificial Action Guide Service
Artificial Action Guide Service
We stayed the week here on the bay and it was pretty windy all week. However, we first had our trip scheduled on Wednesday but the captain called and said we should reschedule it for Thursday. Thursday was the lone day we had calm weather. The sun was hot, and bright, but we had an evening trip from 4-8p so it wasn’t overbearing
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We stayed the week here on the bay and it was pretty windy all week. However, we first had our trip scheduled on Wednesday but the captain called and said we should reschedule it for Thursday. Thursday was the lone day we had calm weather. The sun was hot, and bright, but we had an evening trip from 4-8p so it wasn’t overbearing
Shallow Water Safaris
Shallow Water Safaris
Find a good guide like Tommy. Where you fish isn’t trivial. You need someone who knows the area, knows how the fish are moving, knows the tides, bait options, etc. Bring clothing that will keep you good in the wind and in early morning cooler temps. Bring snacks, drinks, sunscreen.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Find a good guide like Tommy. Where you fish isn’t trivial. You need someone who knows the area, knows how the fish are moving, knows the tides, bait options, etc. Bring clothing that will keep you good in the wind and in early morning cooler temps. Bring snacks, drinks, sunscreen.
Barnard's Guide Service
Barnard's Guide Service
Try staying at Reserve at St. Charles Bay Villa #501! The Captain pulls his boat up about 50 feet from your back door in the morning! It's luxury accommodations that make the end of the day a treat!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Try staying at Reserve at St. Charles Bay Villa #501! The Captain pulls his boat up about 50 feet from your back door in the morning! It's luxury accommodations that make the end of the day a treat!
Capt. Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing
Capt. Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing
be sure to bring drinks & sun screen & let the captain know in advance if you are not experienced and he will set up the right kind of fishing for you.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
be sure to bring drinks & sun screen & let the captain know in advance if you are not experienced and he will set up the right kind of fishing for you.
Wing & Rod Guide – Saltwater Bay
Wing & Rod Guide – Saltwater Bay
Not every day is gonna be catching all day, cause that’s what fishing is. Worked out great for us and everyone on the water that day. Expect chilli morning in March and be prepared.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Not every day is gonna be catching all day, cause that’s what fishing is. Worked out great for us and everyone on the water that day. Expect chilli morning in March and be prepared.
Coastal Texas Fishing Charters
Coastal Texas Fishing Charters
Bring sunscreen and warm gear for the ride out to the fishing spots. Then lose layers as the Texas Sun comes up!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring sunscreen and warm gear for the ride out to the fishing spots. Then lose layers as the Texas Sun comes up!
Fillabite Guide Service - Rockport
Fillabite Guide Service - Rockport
While the temp was perfect and sun warm the wind coming off the water carried a chill—light jacket recommended
Excellent
5.0 / 5
While the temp was perfect and sun warm the wind coming off the water carried a chill—light jacket recommended
TNT Guide Service
TNT Guide Service
The tide and wind was challenging but overall, Rockport is a great place to fish, not too far but far enough to have quality fish!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The tide and wind was challenging but overall, Rockport is a great place to fish, not too far but far enough to have quality fish!
Jody Starr Outfitting
Jody Starr Outfitting
I would definitely recommend Captain John Wood. He’s very knowledgeable and gave great fishing tips.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would definitely recommend Captain John Wood. He’s very knowledgeable and gave great fishing tips.
Captain John Wood
Captain John Wood
Be patient and enjoy the experience with or without a ton of catching. Life is full of ups and downs so have fun.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be patient and enjoy the experience with or without a ton of catching. Life is full of ups and downs so have fun.
Reel Adventures – Rockport - Port Aransas
Reel Adventures – Rockport - Port Aransas
Short boat rides means more fishing time. Lots of choices to choose from. Live bait and artificial baits both work well.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Short boat rides means more fishing time. Lots of choices to choose from. Live bait and artificial baits both work well.
Capt. Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing
Capt. Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing
Contact Captan Tony Gonzalez for the best fishing experience you could hope to have. Z
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Contact Captan Tony Gonzalez for the best fishing experience you could hope to have. Z
Capt. Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing
Capt. Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing
The rating may not be a true measurement of the fishing in October. The day of our trip was uncommonly calm and still, causing the fishing to be slower than usual.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The rating may not be a true measurement of the fishing in October. The day of our trip was uncommonly calm and still, causing the fishing to be slower than usual.
Rippin’ Gills Guide Service
Rippin’ Gills Guide Service
October is great fishing but weather patterns are unpredictable and have a great deal to do with feeding habits. Pick your dates and hope for the best.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
October is great fishing but weather patterns are unpredictable and have a great deal to do with feeding habits. Pick your dates and hope for the best.
Captain John Wood
Captain John Wood
Just be prepared for inclement weather. Our weekend was supposed to be a high chance of rain, but we were blessed with no showers during our fishing excursions…2 morning and 1 night gigging. 18 hrs of fishing in 2 days….
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just be prepared for inclement weather. Our weekend was supposed to be a high chance of rain, but we were blessed with no showers during our fishing excursions…2 morning and 1 night gigging. 18 hrs of fishing in 2 days….
Saltwater Experience Charters
Saltwater Experience Charters
Just dress for the weather. We were expecting rain and we lucked out with a very nice day for fishing.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just dress for the weather. We were expecting rain and we lucked out with a very nice day for fishing.
Young Guns Guide Service – 22' Aluminum
Young Guns Guide Service – 22' Aluminum
September is a transition month from summer to fall. Sometimes you will catch them real well, but the patterns are changing so it is no guarantee.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
September is a transition month from summer to fall. Sometimes you will catch them real well, but the patterns are changing so it is no guarantee.
First Light Fishing Charters
First Light Fishing Charters
Get some croakers and shrimp and go to Rockport Beach pier. It’s worth the $10 to get in.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get some croakers and shrimp and go to Rockport Beach pier. It’s worth the $10 to get in.
Texas Crew’d Bay Fishing
Texas Crew’d Bay Fishing
Have fun. Keep in mind it’s fishing not catching. It’s not always going to be a full limit or sometimes even any in the boat. If you have a guide rate him more on his quality as a person, a guide, and his knowledge conveyed. His job is to try and get you on the fish as long as he is showing that he is trying it’s not his fault if they arnt biting or just not around.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Have fun. Keep in mind it’s fishing not catching. It’s not always going to be a full limit or sometimes even any in the boat. If you have a guide rate him more on his quality as a person, a guide, and his knowledge conveyed. His job is to try and get you on the fish as long as he is showing that he is trying it’s not his fault if they arnt biting or just not around.
Capt. Joes Flounder Ventures
Capt. Joes Flounder Ventures