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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Roosevelt dropped in for a week of tarpon fishing. Roosevelt was in the midst of political fight over federal judiciary retirements and age limits when it was decided some time outside of ...

Port Aransas indeed was known for its excellent fishing -- and still is -- especially the tarpon fishing. The new name also dovetailed nicely with the well-known Tarpon Inn, which opened in 1886 ...

Capt. Fred Robert, meanwhile, sent along a picture of the first tarpon of the year caught around Ponce Inlet. Outdoor Notes:Halifax Sport Fishing Club hosting Special Needs Fishing 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.