The Alabama Gulf Coast with its pristine waters and abundant marine life, is a fishing enthusiast’s paradise. The Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area offers some of the best fishing trips on the Alabama Coast, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro. This guide by Young’s Suncoast will help you plan the ultimate fishing trip, highlighting the best spots to make your adventure unforgettable.
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The Best Fishing Spots Near Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf State Park Pier
Gulf State Park Pier is among the most popular fishing spots on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Stretching into the Gulf of Mexico, it offers ample space for anglers of all skill levels. Here, you can catch various fish, including redfish, Florida pompano, sheepshead, whiting, Spanish mackerel, and flounder.
Perdido Pass
Perdido Pass is a great spot for inshore and offshore fishing located at the Alabama-Florida border. The pass is the gateway to the Gulf of Mexico and other bays, rivers, bayous, and the ocean. This attracts a wide range of fish species like redfish, speckled trout, red snapper, sheepshead, speckled trout, and king mackerel.
Little Lagoon
The Lagoon, stretching 8 miles in length, offers a unique mixture of saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico and tannin-rich water. The eastern half features sandy bottoms and sandbars, creating perfect ambush points for various fish species. For an unforgettable fishing experience, launch your boat from Mo’s Landing, conveniently located 1.8 miles west of Hwy. 59 on Fort Morgan Road.
Orange Beach Marina
Orange Beach Marina is a full-service facility in a protected harbor that offers open and covered slips with easy access from the Gulf, TennTom, Intracoastal Waterway, Mobile, and Pensacola Bay. Minutes away, the Gulf Coast’s waters are rich with mackerel, snapper, ling, and grouper. Further south, you’ll find a premier sportfishing area teeming with tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, and billfish. For competition enthusiasts, the Mobile Big Game Fishing Club, located at the marina, hosts seven annual tournaments.Book your stay in Orange Beach or Gulf Shores with Young’s Suncoast to enjoy the best fishing trips on the Alabama Coast!
