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[Cudakilla]

I will be making my first forays to Port A with my new Mako 2201/225hpSuzuki/16" deadrise and was wondering if you guys could share some info.

I am looking for the best place to launch so we can fish the jetties. I know the island has ramps and we can stay at the hotels there but is it a hassle to get on the ferry with the boat?

How bad can the conditions get at the jetties in terms of seas? I'm fairly experienced with boat handling and safety. I am very used to running out of Port O'Connor but that was in a bigger boat and that mouth on the offshore side on a south wind and outgoing tide can get pretty hairy at times even with a 24 deep V. Think my 21.5 foot bay boat can handle it?

How far are the nearest rigs and spots for some offshore species like snappers?

I've caught kings from the shore at the jetties so I know they are there but what else can I expect to find so I know what to gear up for.

Thanks a bunch in advance for the info.
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[ironmanstan]

There is a public boat ramp just as you get off the ferry to the left. You'll see the marina. The line at the ferry will be long. You'll save some time coming through corpus to get to port a, unless you just like waiting for an hour to cross .....its spring break.
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[Cudakilla]

Fortunately I won't be there over spring break. I am aware of that boat ramp on the island. Thanks.
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[REEL BEAST]

IMO, I would launch at Conn Brown in Aransas Pass. It is to the left just before you cross the ICWW bridge going to PA. Its a six mile run to the jetties but NO FERRY!!!!!!!! Lots of good fishing coming and going to the jetties. The stand pipes are straight out of the jetties and south a little bit, you can see them from the jetties, lots of other platforms going south to Packery, all holding fish. We are in a great window right now, but watch the seas in a 21' boat and more importantly the tide will wreak havoc at the end of the jetties when running hard.
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[texmike]

I've got a 21' as well. I have been at the jetties and turned around and came back in, if the chop is spaced just right will put you bow in and swamp you. Don't go straight into the swells. Tide can really play h##l with you out there right at the mouth. Once you get outside that it's not to bad if the seas are not real high. When you launch look at the CG station and check to see if small craft warning is flying. Good luck.
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[AnglerOutfitters]

I agree with Reel Beast - 10-15 minute boat ride to jetties vs. even 30 minute wait at the ferry. Also if seas are bad there are some good inshore spots near the ship channel you can hit on the way back in.
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[landlocked beachbum]

An outgoing tide and big swell at ANY jetties is bad news when combined with people who may be on the tentative side and prone to sea sickness. That may sound obvious, but I see many folks having problems and/or almost getting into some SERIOUS trouble in boats much larger than mine, which is only 16'. I used to surf in Hawaii and wave reading/handling skills really come into play when negotiating such conditions.

Checking the tides, swell and wind strength/direction before leaving should give you a good idea of conditions before you ever get into your vehicle.
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