Catching the Fall Migration
in Gulf Shores & Orange
The fishing on Alabama's beaches doesn't stop when summer ends. One of the best things about fall fishing on the Alabama Gulf Coast is catching the return of the migrating fish as they start their trek east and then south in the Gulf of Mexico.
For the best fight and best taste, hope for catching pompano. While pompano are more likely to be caught in the spring, they do make a fall migration across the northern Gulf.
Don’t forget about our flat friend, the flounder. During the fall, the adult flounder leaves the rivers and bays for the deeper water of the Gulf to spawn. You can find them congregated in the passes and channels leading to the Gulf.
As with all fishing on the Gulf Coast, a saltwater license is required. Be sure to check for limits and regulations online or at a local tackle shop!