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Copano Bay
Fishing Pier
Boat Launching Facility &
Waterfront Access Area
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.
Read the 11/01/05 News Release: "Copano Bay Fishing Pier Transferred,
Fishing License Now Required."
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. The Causeway Fishing Pier
is lighted year round.
Directions: Copano Bay Fishing Pier is located 5 miles
north of Rockport on State Highway 35.
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