Fishing is a year round sport along the shores of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Here's a list of what's biting and what's in season.

Details may be found on the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website.

2021 Red Snapper Season

Red snapper season in the Gulf of Mexico opens soon. The federal recreational fishing season for charter vessels and headboats opens June 1 and ends August 3. Contact any of our charter fishing providers about booking red snapper fishing trip for this summer.

For private anglers, Alabama state waters and federal waters will open on Friday, May 28, 2021. The season will consist of four-day weekends, Friday through Monday, beginning Friday, May 28, and continue until the private angler quota is projected to be met.

Any Day Spent Fishing is a Good Day!

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

Plan ahead of your fishing vacation to make sure you get access to all of the fish you're looking for. Get insight into the best time of the year to visit depending on the fishing season and where you plan on fishing for it whether it be inshore, offshore, or nearshore. Fishing in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach won't disappoint, as you get access to a variety of different fish depending on the season. Complete your Gulf Coast fishing experience by cooking your catch later in the evening as there are a number of restaurants that will cook your fresh fish for you!

Don't forget to make things easier on yourself by booking a fishing charter and get access to local experts and captains to ensure your catch is plentiful when you visit.
Species	Best time to catch	Inshore	Nearshore	Offshore
Amberjack, Greater	Year-round: Peak: May - mid September			X
Bluefish	March - November	X	X
Cobia (Ling)	March - October: Peak: April		X
Croaker, Atlantic	April - October	X
Crevalle Jack	May to November	X
Dolphinfish (Dolphin, Dorado, Mahi-Mahi)	June - October: Peak: June			X
Black Drum	March - October: Peak: My - June	X
Red Drum (Bull Redfish)	Year-round	X
Flounder ( Gulf, Southern)	April - October	X	X
Groupers (black,gag,red,scamp,yellowfin)	Year-round			X
Kingfish, Gulf and Southern	May - September	X		X
King Mackerel	April - October: Peak August - mid September		X	X
Spanish Mackerel	March - September: Peak: July - August	X	X
Pompano	March - October: Peak: July - August		X
Sailfish, Atlantic	May - October: Peak: July - August			X
Seatrout, Sand and Silver	May - November: Peak: June - July	X
Sharks	March - November		X	X
Sheepshead	Year-round: Peak: March	X
Snapper, Red	Seasonal (changes year to year)		X	X