Cool water fishing is bountiful
By Peter Young
      South Jetty outdoors columnist Because of its unique beachfront locale, Port Aransas gives anglers the options of virtually every type of saltwater fishing. Whether you're in a kayak or a crew boat, fishing the winter waters of Port Aransas can be just as productive as fishing the warmer waters, provided you're prepared to deal with some potentially inclement weather.
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Water trails just for kayaks
      Kayakers have a special place set aside for them in the Coastal Bend. The Lighthouse Lakes Paddling Trail was the first Texas Paddling Trail established by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The trails consist of a series of paddling trails that wind across shallow waters and flats northwest of Port Aransas.
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Texas state saltwater fish records
      Amberjack, Greater: 121 lbs.; length 64.9; John Stout; Gulf of Mexico; 8/20/05. Angelfish, Blue: 2.90 lbs.; length 14.75; Beverly Stapleton, Gulf of Mexico; 6/13/07. Angelfish, French: 8.70 lbs.; length 18.50; Dennis Daye, San Antonio, Gulf of Mexico; 9/11/94.
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