For generations, families have made the trip to Port Aransas to fish its waters. For some, the tradition runs deeper than the catch itself.
Captain Jon McIntyre has spent most of his life on those waters.
Port Aransas draws families and fishing enthusiasts to the Texas coast year after year
“I’ve been fishing here since I was probably 8 or 10 years old. My parents always came down here on vacation, and I’ve lived down here working on fishing boats since about 2000,” McIntyre said.
McIntyre said at least half of Port Aransas visitors come to fish. The city offers options across every budget and experience level…