Multi-day Trip to Quarantine Shoreline / Redfish Bay-Aransas Pass
Category
HASK Paddle Trip
Registration Info
Registration is required before Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM
This is an ACA sanctioned event. All participants must wear a PFD. Non-HASK participants must sign a waiver. See all rules at the bottom of this page.
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
About this event
A jewel on the Texas mid coast. Roughly 200 miles southwest of Houston. The bays and passes in the area offer undisturbed shorelines studded with mangroves and quiet coves to study wading birds and sea turtles. Perhaps you can cast a line for a tasty redfish. The water in Aransas Bay and South Bay is very clear with healthy sea grass bottoms.
It's a 4 mile paddle from the put-in at Fin & Feather Bait Camp and Boat Ramp to the Quarantine shell shoreline campsite. The proposed day paddle is a 9.3 mile trek to and back from the Lydia Ann Lighthouse. And of course, a 4-mile paddle back to the take-out when we break camp.
We can plan meals and stuff.
Average Historical Temperatures: Upper & Lower 50's F. Winds, 7.5 mph avg. We'll call it by Nov. 28.
The planned campsite is on the Quarantine Shoreline. The beach is comprised of eroded oyster and clam shells. Fishing is encouraged. Have a license please.
Here is the itinerary:
Thursday Dec. 3rd: Meet in Rockport or Aransas Pass. Stay in booked accomodations. Here we can group up, make dinner and hang out. Of course you can drive in on Friday morning.
Saturday: Paddle 9.3 miles round-trip to the Lydia Ann Lighthouse ...or circumnavigate Mud Island, weather depending. ...OR
Hazards -- We will be crossing the commercial boating lanes with large boat traffic. Expect to intercept a number of pleasure boats. The bay can intensify choppy conditions. Oyster reefs have been encountered in the past, mostly in Lighthouse Lakes. Submerged reefs can usually be seen as a darker area.
Float Plan Details:
Departure Point
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Fin & Feather Bait Shop and Boat Ramp, Aransas Pass, TX
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Paddle Location
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Quarantine Shoreline, NE of Lighthouse Lakes.
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Trip Organizer
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Phil Salvador (taking over from Chris)
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| Trip Assistants |
Chris Arceneaux
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| Trip Rating* |
2
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| Ready to Launch at |
10:00 AM / Show up before 10 AM to unload and get set up.
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| Duration (hours |
3 Days and 5 hours
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| Paddling Miles |
9.7
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| Emergency Initiator w/ Float Plan |
Pending |
| Emergency Phone #s |
911, Aransas Cty Sheriff (361) 729-2222, TPWD (361) 289-5566; Local Dean Thomas 361-385-0006
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| Latest Expected Return |
4:00 PM Sunday Dec. 6
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| Auto Description/Lic # |
2019 White Ford Flex RGJ-3201 (Chris)
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Primary Kayak Description
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17' Sand colored deck / Orange Hull
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| Distance from Houston |
200 miles East, then SE from Houston center |
* Trip ratings are only a guide. Actual conditions will vary with wind and other weather.
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This is an American Canoe Association (ACA) sanctioned event. All participants in ACA-insured activities must wear proper fitting U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets (Personal Flotation Devices, or PFDs) at all times during on-water activities. Non-HASK participants must sign a waiver. See all rules at the bottom of this page.
Waivers - Please complete our easy to use online waiver if you are a HASK member who has not signed a waiver within the last 12 months or a non- HASK participant. Read the waiver carefully. You give up substantial rights when you sign it.
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- Select a link below to complete the online waiver.
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- You will receive a confirmation email. Please download and print a copy of the waiver and bring it to the trip put-in.
Guests – You are welcome to join us for a couple of paddle trips. As per our insurer, we will collect $11 from each non-American Canoe Association (ACA) participant via this PayPal Link: HASK Guest PayPal $11 ($1 to cover PayPal transaction). Hopefully you will then join HASK and continue paddling with us.
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