Another Great Week of Inshore Fishing in

May 31, 2026 Rockport 6 photos
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Redfish
Black Drum
Black Drum

Trip Summary

Another Great Week of Inshore Fishing in Rockport, Aransas Pass, and Port Aransas The fishing action continues to be excellent along the Texas Coastal Bend, with anglers enjoying steady catches of speckled trout, redfish, and black drum throughout the Rockport, Aransas Pass, and Port Aransas area. At Clean Fun Fishing, we've been putting customers on quality fish daily and creating memories that last a lifetime. Speckled trout fishing has been outstanding this week. Most of our trout are being caught along grass edges and drop-offs in 3 to 6 feet of water. Popping corks paired with shrimp-style soft plastics have been producing consistent results, especially during the early morning hours when bait activity is highest. Many of the trout we're catching are healthy fish feeding aggressively as the seasonal pattern remains strong. Redfish continue to provide exciting action for anglers of all skill levels. We've been finding redfish cruising shorelines, marsh drains, and shallow grass flats throughout the bays. Fresh cut bait and live shrimp have been the top producers, with several trips resulting in multiple slot redfish being landed. The redfish bite has been especially productive during moving tides. Black drum have also been cooperating well, offering great opportunities for families and beginning anglers. Live shrimp fished near deeper channels and structure have been producing steady catches of quality drum. As a family-friendly fishing guide service, Clean Fun Fishing specializes in providing fun, safe, and successful guided fishing trips for anglers of all experience levels. Whether you're visiting Rockport, Aransas Pass, Port Aransas, Corpus Christi, Ingleside, or the surrounding Coastal Bend area, we work hard to put you on fish while creating a relaxed and enjoyable experience on the water. If you're searching for a Rockport fishing guide, Aransas Pass fishing guide, Port Aransas fishing charter, or family-friendly inshore fishing trip, now is an excellent time to get on the water. Summer fishing patterns are producing consistent action, and available dates are filling quickly. We provide bait, tackle, fish cleaning, and expert local knowledge so you can focus on enjoying your day on the water. From experienced anglers looking for trophy trout to families wanting a fun fishing adventure, Clean Fun Fishing has a trip for you. Open dates are currently available, but they won't last long. Book your guided fishing trip today and experience some of the best inshore fishing the Texas coast has to offer. Tight lines, Captain Justin Coghlan Clean Fun Fishing Rockport, Aransas Pass & Port Aransas, Texas #RockportFishingGuide #AransasPassFishing #PortAransasFishing #TexasFishingCharters #SpeckledTroutFishing #RedfishFishing #CleanFunFishing
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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