Tides at Port Aransas near the ferry

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This attractive 24x36 inch poster is suitable for framing and is an ideal gift for fishermen or anyone who loves the Port Aransas area. Includes the Lighthouse Lakes Paddling Trails, Estes Flats, California Hole plus much more. The cities of Port Aransas and Aransas Pass are also shown. All important features are labeled. Only $19.95 with free shipping!

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California Hole in Redfish Bay

Digitally Enhanced Color-Infrared Aerial Photo of California Hole from 2004
 

GPS Coordinates - N 27°55.535' W 97°05.233'

 
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California Hole is a well known local hotspot. It is 3 to 4 feet deep and surrounded by the shallow waters of Estes Flats. It can be very good for trout and redfish year-round.

A history of fishing reports for California Hole. Maybe you can find a seasonal pattern or a bait or technique that has worked in the past.

Jan-14-09 . Redfish are good in CaliforniaHole on mullet and shrimp.
Feb-06-08 . Trout and redfish are fair to good in the California Hole and on the Estes Flats on plum, glow and chartreuse Red Killers, Trout Killers, Sand Eels and Bass Assassins.
Jan-30-08 . Trout and redfish are fair to good at California Hole and Long Reef on shrimp and mullet.
Jan-16-08 . Redfish are fair to good at California Hole on mud minnows,mullet and live shrimp.
Dec-19-07 . Trout are fair to good on shrimp and DOA Shrimp in the channels and at California Hole.
Feb-07-07 . Trout and redfish are fair to good in the California Hole and on the Estes Flats in the afternoon on plum, glow and chartreuse Red Killers, Trout Killers, Sand Eels and Bass Assassins.
Jan-31-07 . Trout and redfish are fair to good at California Hole and Long Reef on shrimp and mullet.
Jan-17-07 . Redfish are fair to good at California Hole on mud minnows,mullet and live shrimp.
Jan-03-07 . Trout are fair to good in the California Hole on red/white plastics and live shrimp.
Aug-16-06 . Redfish are fair to good on the Estes Flats and at California Hole on on shrimp and mullet.
Feb-08-06 . Trout and redfish are fair to good in the California Hole and on the Estes Flats on plum, glow and morning glory Trout Killers, Sand Eels and Bass Assassins.
Feb-01-06 . Trout and redfish are fair to good in the California Hole and on the Estes Flats in the afternoon on plum, glow and chartreuse Red Killers, Trout Killers, Sand Eels and Bass Assassins.
Jan-18-06 . Trout are fair to good on fire tiger and chartreuse Bass Assassins, Trout Killers and Sand Eels in California Hole.
Jan-04-06 . Trout are fair to good in the California Hole on red/white plastics and live shrimp.
Dec-21-05 . Trout are fair to good on shrimp and DOA Shrimp in the channels and at California Hole.
May-18-05 . Redfish and a few trout are good on live shrimp in protected areas on the Estes Flats and in the California Hole.
May-04-05 . Redfish and a few trout are good on live shrimp in protected areas on the Estes Flats and in the California Hole.
Apr-13-05 . Redfish are fair to good in California Hole and in South Bay on live shrimp. Trout, redfish and flounder are fair to good while drifting Dagger Island on Stanley Wedgetails and She Pups.
Feb-02-05 . Black drum, redfish and sheepshead are fair to good off the Copano Causeway on shrimp. Redfish are fair to good on mullet and crabs in California Hole.
Jan-26-05 . Trout and redfish are fair to good on live shrimp and mullet in California Hole and on Long Reef.
Jan-19-05 . Redfish are fair to good at California Hole on mud minnows,mullet and live shrimp.
Jan-05-05 . Trout are fair to good in the California Hole on red/white plastics and live shrimp.
Dec-29-04 . Trout and redfish are fair to good at California Hole on live bait and gold spoons.
Dec-22-04 . Trout and redfish are fair to good at California Hole on live bait and gold spoons.
Dec-15-04 . Redfish are fair to good on gold spoons at Mud Island and in California Hole . Stiff north winds have dropped tides.
Feb-11-04 . Trout and redfish are fair to good at California Hole , San Jose Island and Carlos Bay on live shrimp and red shad Bass Assassins, Sand Eels and Trout Killers.
Feb-04-04 . Trout and redfish are fair to good in the California Hole and on the Estes Flats in the afternoon on plum, glow and chartreuse Red Killers, Trout Killers, Sand Eels and Bass Assassins.
Jan-28-04 . Trout and redfish are fair to good at California Hole and Long Reef on shrimp and mullet.
Jan-21-04 . Redfish are fair to good at California Hole on mud minnows, mulletand live shrimp.
Jan-07-04 . Trout are fair to good in the California Hole on red/white plastics and live shrimp.
Aug-13-03 . Redfish are good on mullet and crabs on the outside of Traylor Island and in California Hole.
Apr-16-03 . Redfish are good in California Hole and in South Bay on live shrimp.
Jan-29-03 . Redfish and black drum are fair in California Hole and the Lydia Ann Channel on mullet and crabs.
Jan-22-03 . Trout and redfish are fair on fire tiger and limetreuse Trout Killers, Sand Eels, Bass Assassins and Hogie's at California Hole and around Mud Island.
Jan-08-03 . Trout are fair to good in the California Hole on red/white and live shrimp.
Jan-01-03 . Trout are fair to good in the California Hole on red/white plastics and live shrimp.
Oct-09-02 . Redfish are good at California Hole on mullet and shrimp.
Feb-27-02 . Trout and redfish are fair to good in California Hole on shrimp and mullet.
Feb-13-02 . Trout and redfish are fair to good at the California Hole , Mud Island and Long Reef on live shrimp and red shad and glow Bass Assassins, Sand Eels and Red Killers.
Feb-13-02 . Trout and redfish are fair to good at the California Hole , Mud Island and Long Reef on live shrimp and red shad and glow Bass Assassins, Sand Eels and Red Killers.
Feb-06-02 . Trout and redfish are fair to good in the California Hole and on the Estes Flats in the afternoon on plum, glow and chartreuse Red Killers, Trout Killers, Sand Eels and Bass Assassins.
Jan-02-02 . Trout are fair to good in the California Hole on red/white plastics and live shrimp.
Nov-21-01 . Trout are good at Traylor Island and the California Hole on live shrimp and piggy perch.
Oct-10-01 . Redfish are good in California Hole on mullet and shrimp.
Aug-15-01 . Redfish are fair to good on the Estes Flats and at California Hole on a low tide on shrimp and mullet.
Mar-14-01 . Trout and redfish are fair to good in the California Hole and on the flats on red/white and chartreuse plastics and topwaters.
Feb-21-01 . Smaller trout are hanging out in Estes and California Hole .
Feb-21-01 . Smaller trout are hanging out in Estes and California Hole .
Jan-31-01 . Trout and redfish are fair on fire tiger and limetreuse Trout Killers, Bass Assassins and Hogie's at California Hole and on Long Reef.
Jan-24-01 . Trout and redfish are fair on fire tiger and limetreuse Trout Killers, Bass Assassins and Hogie's at California Hole and on Long Reef.
Jan-03-01 . Trout are fair to good in the California Hole on red/white plastics and live shrimp.
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