Texas Coastal Bend Fishing Report – Spec

May 15, 2026 Rockport 3 photos
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Redfish
Black Drum
Black Drum

Trip Summary

If you’re looking for the best inshore fishing along the Texas Coastal Bend this week, the bite has been outstanding across Aransas Pass, Rockport, Port Aransas, Ingleside, and Corpus Christi. Speckled trout are stacked up along grass edges and drop-offs in 3 to 6 feet of water, while redfish continue cruising shallow flats and shorelines looking for an easy meal. This is one of the best times of year to book a guided fishing trip on the Texas coast. Here at Clean Fun Fishing, I’ve been finding consistent action drifting grass lines and potholes with popping corks and shrimp lures for trout. The trout spawn is still in full swing, and we’ve been catching quality fish early in the mornings before transitioning to deeper edges as the sun gets higher. Live shrimp under popping corks has been hard to beat, but artificial shrimp lures and soft plastics are producing too when the water stays clean. Redfish have been feeding aggressively on cut bait, mullet, and live shrimp around marsh drains, shallow flats, and muddy shorelines. The morning bite has been especially good with lighter winds and moving tides. We’re also seeing solid numbers of black drum mixed in around deeper holes and channel edges. Families, beginners, and experienced anglers are all catching fish right now, making this a perfect time for family-friendly fishing charters in Aransas Pass and the surrounding Coastal Bend areas. Whether you want to target trophy speckled trout, slot redfish, or simply enjoy a fun day on the water with your kids, conditions have lined up nicely this week. Best Fishing Areas This Week Aransas Pass grass flats Rockport shallow bay systems Port Aransas marsh drains Ingleside shorelines and drop-offs Corpus Christi bay edges and deeper grass lines Best Baits and Techniques Speckled Trout Popping corks with live shrimp Soft plastic shrimp lures Drifting grass edge drop-offs in 3 to 6 feet of water Early morning and moving tide patterns Redfish Cut mullet Live shrimp Cut bait around shallow flats and marsh drains Sight fishing shallow shorelines on calmer mornings Why Book a Guided Fishing Trip This Week Fishing conditions across the Texas Coastal Bend have been extremely consistent, and this is one of the best opportunities of the season to catch numbers of trout and redfish. Water temperatures are ideal, baitfish are active, and the trout spawn continues producing quality catches daily. At Clean Fun Fishing, I focus on private, family-friendly fishing charters for anglers of all skill levels. I provide bait, tackle, fish cleaning, and a relaxed atmosphere designed to help everyone enjoy their time on the water. Whether you’re visiting Port Aransas on vacation, staying in Rockport, or live near Corpus Christi, I can put together a trip that fits your group. Book Your Texas Fishing Charter Open dates are available this week for guided fishing trips around Aransas Pass, Rockport, Port Aransas, Ingleside, and Corpus Christi, Texas. If you’ve been thinking about booking a fishing charter for speckled trout, redfish, black drum, or a fun family fishing trip, now is a great time to get on the water. Clean Fun Fishing with Captain Justin Coghlan offers affordable private fishing charters focused on creating memorable experiences for families, friends, and anglers visiting the Texas coast. Aransas Pass fishing charters, Rockport fishing guides, Port Aransas fishing trips, Corpus Christi fishing charter, Texas bay fishing, speckled trout fishing, redfish fishing, family-friendly fishing guide, guided fishing trips Texas, private fishing charter, trout fishing report, redfish report, Coastal Bend fishing guide, inshore fishing Texas, fishing guides near me, affordable fishing charters Texas.
Justin Coghlan
Rockport, Texas, United States
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Come enjoy a fun, laid-back inshore fishing trip with Captain Justin and Clean Fun Fishing. Whether you're an experienced angler or it's your first time fishing, I'll do my best to put you on fish and make sure you have a great day on the water. I special...

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