Alabama fishing forecast
Tides, wind and the best bite windows for 6 saltwater spots. Gulf beaches, piers and Mobile Bay, from Dauphin Island to Gulf Shores.
Redfish run near the mouth of Mobile Bay and flounder migrate to the Gulf through the passes.
Other seasons
- Winter: Speckled trout in the rivers and deeper bayous; sheepshead around pilings and jetties.
- Spring: Cobia run along the beaches, pompano in the surf and speckled trout on the flats.
- Summer: Spanish and king mackerel from the pier, plus trout and redfish early and late.
General seasonal patterns - always check local reports and the official rules.
Alabama Gulf Coast
Mobile Bay
About fishing in Alabama
Alabama Gulf Coast
Dauphin Island, Fort Morgan and Gulf Shores: sandy surf beaches, a long Gulf pier and the busy pass into Mobile Bay.
Common catches: Pompano, redfish, speckled trout, Spanish and king mackerel, cobia in spring.
Mobile Bay
A big, brackish bay fed by the Mobile-Tensaw delta, with shell reefs and wharfs along the shore.
Common catches: Speckled trout, redfish, flounder and croaker.
Always check the official rules before you keep any fish: Alabama saltwater fishing rules (ADCNR), Alabama license information (ADCNR).
