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| Copano Bay Fishing Pier - Boat Launching Facility and Waterfront Access Area |
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| Copano Bay Fishing Pier - Boat Launching Facility and Waterfront Access Area |
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Copano Causeway North - 361-425-8325 Copano Causeway South - 361-425-8326 As of November 1, 2005 this "waterfront access"
facility is operated under the jurisdiction of the Aransas County
Navigation District No.1.
History: Copano Bay State Fishing Pier, formerly a concession-operated state park, is a 5.9-acre State Park located five miles north of Rockport in Aransas County. The fishing pier, acquired by transfer of jurisdiction from the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation in 1967, was opened the same year. The old causeway was cut to aid boat traffic, so the pier now has 2500 feet on the north side and 6190 feet on the south side. On November 1, 2005 T.P.W.D. transferred the Fishing Pier to the control of the Aransas County Navigation District No.1 (ACND). The pier along with additional lands obtained by ACND from TxDOT are slated for improvements to benefit the citizens of Aransas County and its growing number of visitors. For The Future: The ACND has plans to conduct major renovations and upgrades to this facility. Current plans include a grant funded project to repair and expand the existing boat launching area at this extremely popular facility. Expansion will include an additional ramp lane, refurbished queuing docks, an observation area, and fish cleaning station. Parking improvements will include increased parking area with provisions for improved traffic flow. Work on the facility will also include renovations and repairs to the fishing pier and restroom facilities as well. 
Activities: Attractions include picnicking (no facilities), saltwater fishing, boating, and swimming. Note: This facility is no longer operated by T.P.W.D. Unless you meet certain exemption requirements, a fishing license is required in order to fish here. Area Attractions: Nearby attractions include Goose Island State Park, Lake Corpus Christi State Park, Matagorda Island Wildlife Management Area, Fulton Mansion State Historic Site, Lipantitlan State Historic Site, and the City of Corpus Christi. Facilities: Facilities include restrooms without showers, concession buildings (fishing supplies, dead and live bait, and a snack bar), a launching ramp, a lighted fishing pier, and fish-cleaning facilities. Fees are charged to those persons fishing. The boat ramp is located adjacent to the south side pier. Schedule: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Note: Due to low visitation, from Labor Day until Memorial Day weekend, the north end of the Causeway Fishing Pier is lighted only on Fridays, Saturdays and Holidays. The south end of the Causeway Fishing Pier is lighted year round. Directions: Copano Bay Fishing Pier is located 5 miles north of Rockport on State Highway 35. This facility is operated by the Aransas County Navigation District (361/729-6661). |
