Speckled Trout Limits and Sunshine: Weekly Fishing Report for Aransas Pass, Rockport, and Port Aransas, Texas | May 25th 2026
- justin coghlan
- May 25
- 3 min read
By Captain Justin Coghlan | Clean Fun Fishing
A Week Worth Talking About on the Texas Coast
What a week it has been out on the water around Aransas Pass, Rockport, and Port Aransas, Texas. From calm early mornings to some afternoon chop, the fishing stayed consistent and the bites kept coming. If you have been thinking about booking a guided trip, this report will give you a real look at what is happening right now in the bays and nearshore waters of the Coastal Bend.
Weather Conditions: May 19-25, 2026
The week kicked off with beautiful, fishable weather. Temperatures hovered in the low-to-mid 80s through Monday and Tuesday, with highs around 83 degrees and only a 20% chance of rain. Wednesday brought a change, with an 85% chance of rain pushing through and cooler highs near 78 degrees. That midweek front stirred things up a bit but also fired up the bite. Thursday and Friday bounced back nicely with highs in the mid-80s and mostly clear skies, giving us some of the best sight-fishing conditions of the week. Winds were manageable throughout, keeping most of the protected bays and flats very accessible.
What We Were Catching
Speckled trout were the star of the show this week. The trout bite has been outstanding on the shallow grass flats around Port Aransas and the Lydia Ann Channel area. We found fish holding in 3 to 7 feet of water early in the morning, and popping cork with shrimp lures were flat-out deadly in the first hour of light.
Baits and Techniques That Worked
Topwater plugs early morning (trout could not leave them alone)
Soft plastic paddle tails on 1/8 oz jig heads in natural and chartreuse
Live shrimp and also shrimp lures under a popping cork for redfish and speckled trout
Cut mullet near oyster shell and drains also worked for redfish
A Highlight Trip: Steve and Barbara Limit Out on Speckled Trout
One of the best mornings of the week came when I had the pleasure of taking customers Steve and Barbara out for a guided trip in Port Aransas. These two came out ready to fish and they did not disappoint.
We launched before sunrise and made our way to a shallow flat I had been watching all week. The water was slick and the temperature was just right. Within the first 30 minutes, Barbara had her first solid speckled trout in the net, a beautiful fish that hit on the edge of a grass bed. Steve was not far behind, connecting with a pair of back-to-back trout on a soft plastic shrimp and cork set up.
The morning kept rolling. Steve and Barbara worked the channel edges methodically, stayed patient between bites, and listened to the plan. That is exactly the kind of fishing partner that makes a guided trip special. By mid-morning, both Steve and Barbara had their limits of speckled trout in the box. Big smiles, tight lines, and a cooler full of fish.
This is exactly why I do this. Putting people on fish and sharing the experience of what the Texas coast has to offer never gets old.
Book Your Trip with Clean Fun Fishing
Ready to get out on the water? Whether you are chasing speckled trout limits like Steve and Barbara or looking to target redfish around Aransas Pass and Rockport, I have got you covered. Trips are filling up fast as summer fishing heats up.
Reach out to Captain Justin Coghlan at Clean Fun Fishing to reserve your date.
Captain Justin Coghlan is a licensed Texas fishing guide operating out of the Aransas Pass, Rockport, and Port Aransas area. Clean Fun Fishing offers inshore guided trips for families, beginners, and experienced anglers alike.
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