Question: What coastal town is the “Fishing Capital of Texas”?
Answer: Port Aransas. During the just-concluded legislative session, lawmakers passed House Concurrent Resolution 117, awarding the designation to Port Aransas for a 10-year period. The resolution acknowledges the island’s “diverse marine ecosystem” where anglers can catch red snapper, redfish, flounder, tarpon, marlin, and tuna. The town also hosts several prestigious fishing tournaments, including the Deep Sea Roundup, the oldest fishing competition on the Texas coast.
