About This Beach
Aransas Pass offers beach access through several small pocket beaches along the Redfish Bay shoreline. The area is primarily known for exceptional fishing opportunities, both from shore and via charters. The historic Aransas Pass Lighthouse, built in 1855, provides a scenic focal point and photography opportunity. The nearby Lighthouse Lakes Paddling Trail offers excellent kayaking through mangrove tunnels with abundant wildlife viewing. The free ferry to Port Aransas provides convenient access to Gulf beaches while maintaining a quieter home base. Connecting channels to the Gulf of Mexico create unique conditions where freshwater and saltwater species mix, attracting anglers targeting redfish, trout, and flounder. The community has a working harbor atmosphere with fresh seafood available directly from fishing boats.