A first weekend at Redfish Bay RV Park can stay simple: arrive Friday, settle in, spend Saturday fishing, birding, eating, and kayaking, then leave Sunday at an easy pace. This Redfish Bay RV Park itinerary covers the best Aransas Pass things to do on a weekend without packing every hour. The harbor, Redfish Bay flats, Lighthouse Lakes, and local restaurants are all close enough to use the park as home base.
What should you do when you arrive on Friday?
Redfish Bay RV Park is at 300 East Beasley Avenue, off Highway 361 near the Aransas Pass and Ingleside city limits. The park has 66 full-hookup sites, angled concrete pads, wide paved roads, and room for big rigs. If you are towing a boat, boats and trailers cannot stay on individual sites, but the park has a fenced storage area. The clubhouse also has a full kitchen, coffee bar, pool table, and laundry.
Once the RV is set up, keep Friday evening easy. Conn Brown Harbor Point Park is within about a 10-minute drive of the park, making it a convenient first stop. Check the park’s directions and area attractions page, then head to Conn Brown Harbor for a short evening walk as the light fades. In early November, sunset is around 5:40 p.m., so leaving the park around 5:15 gives you time to walk before dark.
Where can you fish on Saturday morning?
Start Saturday early. Sunrise is around 7:00 a.m. in November, so leaving the park around 6:30 puts you near the water around first light. Harbor Point Park has public boat access, fishing piers, restrooms, and fish-cleaning tables. If you would rather wade or fish from shore, Lighthouse Lakes Park sits about six miles south of Aransas Pass along State Highway 361. Redfish, speckled trout, and flounder are the main targets.
If you are new to the area, the park’s wade fishing guide and boat launch guide explain the access points in more detail. Before fishing, buy the appropriate Texas saltwater package through Texas Parks and Wildlife and check the current regulations. Also check the tide and wind before leaving. Fall fronts can change water levels on shallow flats from one morning to the next.
What birds can you see at Conn Brown Harbor?
After fishing, spend a little time at Harbor Point Park before lunch. You do not need to turn birding into a separate half-day trip. The shoreline, piers, working harbor, and open water give you a good place to watch what is moving through without leaving Aransas Pass. Bring binoculars, and check the Conn Brown Harbor eBird hotspot if you want to see what other birders have reported recently.
Midday works because you are already near Conn Brown Harbor, but late afternoon is another option if you would rather make this stop after kayaking. Walk slowly and scan the water and shoreline instead of trying to build a long species list. That keeps the stop short and leaves plenty of room for the rest of Saturday.
Where should you eat in Aransas Pass?
Aransas Pass has long tied its identity to shrimping, and Conn Brown Harbor is still part of that story. The park’s guide to local shrimp boats and dockside markets explains the Shrimp Capital connection in more detail. For a straightforward Saturday lunch, Butter Churn serves a homestyle buffet. The Aransas Pass Chamber dining directory gives you more local options if you want to choose once you arrive.
For dinner, Coasters sits on Conn Brown Harbor and offers waterfront dining, live music, and drink specials. The City of Aransas Pass Conn Brown Harbor page also notes that local restaurants can cook your catch. Because restaurant participation can change, confirm that service before arriving with fish from your morning on the water.
When is the best time to kayak Lighthouse Lakes?
Saturday afternoon is a good window for Lighthouse Lakes if the wind cooperates. Allow about 15 minutes to reach the area from Redfish Bay RV Park. The marked paddling trail passes through a black mangrove estuary, and the park’s Lighthouse Lakes paddling guide covers four loops ranging from 1.25 to 6.8 miles. That gives first-time paddlers several options based on how much daylight and energy they have left.
There is no fee to use the paddling trail itself. If you are not traveling with a kayak, Lighthouse Outfitters Kayak and Tackle offers rentals and lists Aransas Pass among its delivery areas. Reserve ahead if you need equipment, then choose a loop that leaves enough time to finish before dark.
How should you spend Sunday before you head home?
Keep Sunday slow. Coasters offers weekend brunch, or you can make a last coffee in the clubhouse before packing. If you have time, take one more walk around Conn Brown Harbor before returning to the park to disconnect utilities and finish loading. Check-out is at 11:00 a.m., so plan the morning around having the RV ready to leave by then.
A longer return trip gives you time to fish another part of Redfish Bay, paddle a longer Lighthouse Lakes loop, or spend more time exploring Conn Brown Harbor. You do not have to fit everything into the first visit. A weekend gives you enough time to learn the area and decide what deserves more time the next time you come back.
Book Your Stay Today!
Check the rates and reservation information before choosing your dates, since rates are subject to change. When you are ready, book your stay through Campspot or call Redfish Bay RV Park at (361) 226-1389 with questions about reservations, boat storage, or your stay.