PORT ARANSAS, Texas — From 1885 to 1950 the Port Aransas economy relied heavily on tarpon fishing. Fisherman would come from all over the country just to get a chance to catch a tarpon.

Rich Kluglein, of Fins sportfishing charters out of Fort Pierce City Marina, said the snapper fishing has been very ... Closer to the inlet, tarpon are being caught from the Boils to North Beach ...

Mangrove snapper and mutton snapper fishing has been good. A few cobia are being caught by anglers targeting snapper. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Inshore: Tarpon in ...

But the tarpon swims to a different drummer. Some years, yes; some years, no — it's always a question mark. But when the big schools congregate off the beachfront, the fishing can be world-class.

While there are plenty of angler events happening in the Charleston area, here is a look at four popular fishing tournaments you won't want to miss. Sept. 6-7: Holy City Tarpon Tournament ...

Fishing patterns, however, have taken on a summer-like feel. Tarpon are in the mix for anglers fishing in the lagoons or along the beaches. Snapper fishing has been steady on the reefs.