Check out this double fisted young gun at the top with 2 nice speckled trout caught at the Land Cut. These were his first trout ever! Then a 15 lb Drum for a personal best. Captain John Little Guided this group for a great day on the water last Saturday, April 25th.
{Dan Suckley's, Greg Fuller, Stephen LeBlanc, Bryan Mathisen}
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2009
Contact: Vicki Hale, membership@1rockport.org
361-729-6445
ACND opens
$1M renovation project
Boat Launching Facility & Waterfront Access
of Copano Causeway South
As of November 1, 2005 this "waterfront access" facility has been operated under the jurisdiction of the Aransas County Navigation District No.1 (ACND). The pier, along with additional lands, was obtained by the ACND from the State of
About the Renovation Project
This $1 million South End Renovation Project of the Copano Causeway has been totally renovated to include the following: a double ramp layout allowing for two boats to launch at one time, plenty of dock space all around for easy access while loading gear, piers, a breakwater to keep from silting in and a large concrete parking lot for the angler’s vehicle and trailer. It also includes a bulk head on the northern side to lessen the effects of the hard North waves and a nice sidewalk of at least 70-80 ft. Additionally, a new restroom facility has been built to serve the boaters and the users of the Copano fishing pier along with new fish cleaning and picnic tables. The entire facility is well lighted and built to
This project was funded by Texas Parks & Wildlife 75/25 split grant with the Aransas County Navigation District.
“This is an extremely popular facility. We will have no more waiting in line to get your boat in the water and we feel we have built a much more safe overall area for our residents and visitors,” states ACND Harbor Master Keith Barrett.
History of the Copano Causeway Pier
Copano Bay Fishing Pier, formerly a concession-operated state park, is a 5.9-acre park located five miles north of Rockport in
Copano Causeway Pier and Boat Launch information
The pier is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is lighted year round. It is located 5 miles north of Rockport on State Highway 35. For more information, contact the ACND at aransasnav1@yahoo.com or call 361-729-6661. For fishing information for Copano Causeway North is 361-425-8325 or Copano Causeway South is 361-425-8326.
Alicia Little caught these Trout during the Hooked On Fishing Tournament. The stringer was 40lbs for 10 fish. Alicia caught a 25", 24" two 22" and a couple that were 20". All of them were right at 5lbs each. Guided by Captain John Little.
Wayne Mcguire fought the 30 mile an hour winds on Saturday, March 28th, and caught his first Texas Slam. An over sized Redfish, Flounder, Drum and small trout to complete the slam. Terrific job while guided by Captain John Little.
