120 THE COASTAL BEND MAGAZINE • March/April 2018 TheCoastalBend.com (1) Mustang Island State Park—Great surf fishing north of Fish Pass Jetties; use Beach Access Rd. 2, north of entrance. (2) Shamrock Island—Crossroads of migra- tions route and feeding areas; wade fishing and clear water in the summer. (3) Port Aransas Beach—Some of the best surf fishing in the Coastal Bend. (4) East Flats—Back side of Mustang Island, good kayak, wade and flats fishing. (5) Island Moorings Marina—Boat launches and ship’s store. (6) Horace Caldwell Pier—Extends 1,230 feet into the Gulf; good year-round fishing. (7) Port Aransas Marina—Numerous char- ters along waterfront; boat ramps at park. (8) St. Joseph’s Island—Undeveloped island with great surf and jetty fishing. (9) Charlie’s Pasture—Park and open area with pier along ship channel. (10) Aransas Pass Wetlands—Regulated no- prop zone in marshes with network of kayak trails; great wade fishing along causeway. (11) Stedman Island—Marina, bait shop, pier and boat launches on Redfish Bay. (12) Aransas Pass—Boat launches and dry dock at Conn Brown Harbor; marina, bait and launches at San Patricio Co. Navigation Dist. (13) Redfish Cove—Little-known, productive spot along boat channel. (14) Ingleside-on-the-Bay—Public boat launches along ship channel. Coastal Bend Fishing