b'TERRIFIC ON-SHORE FISHING IN PORT AWhile Port A is known across the country for itspull in redfish, drum, shark, and a variety of other bountiful offshore game fishing, onshore fishingnative species. is among the best on the Texas coast as well. SurfThe Port Aransas Jetties form the underwater fishing is, of course, accessible from almost any- structure that creates the ship channel, which runs where on the beach, but is more practical in thebetween them. The south jetty is located in Port early mornings, before the beach crowds arrive,A, at the north end of the beach. The north jetty during a busy period like Spring Break. is located on St. Joseph Island (St. Jos), which is Horace Caldwell Pier is located on the Portaccessible via the privately-run Jetty Boat, operat-Aransas beach at the I.B. Magee Nueces Countying from Fishermans Wharf. Both jetties offer free Park, and extends 1,200 feet into gulf waters. Theaccess to the unique, rocky underwater habitat that pier facility includes a cafe and bait shop, and is asis home to a unique variety of fish species, as well popular with surfers as it is with fishermen, whoas an ideal snorkeling environment.96 THE COASTAL BEND MAGAZINEFall 2019 TheCoastalBend.com'