Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:22 PM
- Water level
- 4.34 ft
- Tide
- 0.699 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8774770 — Rockport · 2.6 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Aransas Bay
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 08189200 — Copano Ck nr Refugio, TX · 16.4 mi from Aransas Bay
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Aransas Bay
| Location | Rockport, Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Aransas Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.992300, -97.072900 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Aransas County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Aransas Bay is a public boat launch providing access to Aransas Bay in Rockport, Texas at coordinates 27.99230, -97.07290. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).
Aransas Bay is a public boat launch on Aransas Bay in Rockport, Aransas County, Texas. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aransas Bay
Is Aransas Bay free to use?
Yes, Aransas Bay is a public boat launch with free access in Rockport, Texas.
What water does Aransas Bay access?
Aransas Bay provides boat launch access to Aransas Bay in Rockport, Texas.
How do I get to Aransas Bay?
Aransas Bay is located at coordinates 27.992300, -97.072900 in Rockport, Texas. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 7.2 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.