Region: Gulf Coast
Named for the pass between Mustang and St. Joseph islands, it is on the
mainland but is connected to Mustang Island and Port Aransas by causeway and
ferry. Shrimping, commercial and sport fishing are top area industries.
Waterfowl hunting is available in season. Guide service is available. Visitors
may want to take a boat trip through Redfish Bay to see the bottlenose
dolphin—the most common dolphin in the Gulf of Mexico. Or, go snorkeling to see
coral, oyster beds and more. Saltwater kayaking is available in South Bay
adjacent to Texas 361 in Aransas Pass.
The "Official Shrimporee of Texas," celebrating the area's long-standing ties
to the shrimping industry, is held for three days in June.
Anglers can fish from shore, wharves, piers and jetties. Group boats provide
bay and deep-sea fishing for half or full days. Charter cruises are available
for offshore sport. www.aransaspasstx.gov.