Where Port Mansfield boats run for mahi-mahi
Mahi-mahi fishing out of Port Mansfield is an offshore trolling fishery, and every run starts at the Mansfield jetties. Distances below are measured from the jetties or the beach, as each source gives them.
Out through the jetties
The Mansfield jetties mark the channel entrance. Before you run, check the official NWS marine forecast for wind, wave height and period, and decide from the numbers.
Offshore, no single ground
Port Mansfield boats troll offshore for mahi-mahi, and the local listings name no single mahi ground. The structure below is the local reference set. Reef and rock give you something to orient by; they don’t indicate where fish are holding.
When they are here
Mahi-mahi appear on the offshore species lists for this port, including the Captain Experiences offshore species list and Bamm Bamm’s own list. For timing, see the Gulf-wide seasonal picture (see also the Gulf of Mexico region guide).
Grounds and structure off Port Mansfield
Chart Contours shows the 48 ft and 70 ft contours around these sites. Chart layers are not for navigation.
| Structure | Depth | Distance or Extent | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Mansfield public reef | 70 ft | 160 acres, TPWD Public Reefing Program | |
| Rock piles east and north of the jetties | 48 ft | 9 to 12 mi east of the jetties | Snapper rock piles, unnamed individually |
| North Rocks | About 12 mi from the beach | ||
| Mansfield jetties | Channel entrance |
Port Mansfield public reef
The public reef sits in 70 ft of water. It covers 160 acres under an Army Corps permit and is a TPWD Public Reefing Program site.
Rocks east and north of the jetties
These are the snapper rock piles. A productive group sits at 48 ft, 9 to 12 miles east of the jetties. The piles carry no individual names on public listings, so treat them as a group.
North Rocks
North Rocks extend about 12 miles from the beach.
Mansfield jetties
The jetties mark the channel entrance and the zero point for every run on this page.
How mahi-mahi are fished out of Port Mansfield
The local method is offshore trolling, named on both Bamm Bamm’s species list and the Captain Experiences offshore species list. You run a spread behind the boat and cover water until fish show. The species guide covers rigging and spreads in detail.
Who fishes mahi-mahi out of Port Mansfield
Bamm Bamm Charters runs mahi-mahi trips from the port and is also listed on the Port of Port Mansfield guide list as Bamm Bamm Fishing Charters. Capt Chad Kinney runs a 70 ft Huckins sportfisher, built in 1998, carrying 6 passengers.
Other offshore species on Bamm Bamm’s list are covered in our gamefish guides.
FAQ: mahi-mahi out of Port Mansfield
How far do Port Mansfield boats run for mahi-mahi?
Boats troll offshore, and no single ground is named. For orientation, the rock piles sit 9 to 12 miles east of the jetties, and North Rocks extend about 12 miles from the beach. These mark the structure and say nothing about where mahi are.
How deep is the Port Mansfield public reef?
The reef sits in 70 ft of water and covers 160 acres. It is a TPWD Public Reefing Program site under an Army Corps permit. Chart Contours shows the contour. Chart layers are not for navigation.
Where are the rocks off the Mansfield jetties?
They lie east and north of the jetties. A productive group of snapper rock piles sits at 48 ft, 9 to 12 miles east of the jetties. The piles carry no individual names, so treat them as a group.
How are mahi-mahi fished out of Port Mansfield?
By offshore trolling, the method named on Bamm Bamm’s species list and the Captain Experiences offshore species list. The species guide covers rigging and spreads in detail.
Which charter lists mahi-mahi out of Port Mansfield?
Bamm Bamm Charters, also listed as Bamm Bamm Fishing Charters on the Port of Port Mansfield guide list. Capt Chad Kinney runs a 70 ft Huckins sportfisher, built in 1998, with room for 6 passengers.
