🐟 What fish can you catch in Dauphin Island?

Most commonly caught species around Dauphin Island , AL : Largemouth bass - 2,401 reported catches Red drum - 2,379 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 1,148 reported catches Black drum - 910 reported catches Hardhead sea catfish - 617 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Dauphin Island fishing reports?

The latest Dauphin Island , AL fishing reports are: @leslie.medley reported a nice Atlantic stingray at Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (Mobile County) . @leslie.medley reported a nice Channel catfish at Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (Mobile County) . @william.wester reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Mobile Bay . @william.wester reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at May Day Park and Pier . @russellgilotti-dillon reported a nice Atlantic croaker at Fish River . .

Fishing in Dauphin Island, AL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Dauphin Island, Alabama?

Anglers in Dauphin Island , AL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi Sound , Mobile Bay , Dauphin Island coastal waters , West Beach , Baldwin County coastal waters .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Dauphin Island?

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Top fish species in Dauphin Island

Latest Dauphin Island fishing reports

Atlantic stingray

Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (Mobile County)

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Channel catfish

Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (Mobile County)

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Gafftopsail sea catfish

Mobile Bay

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Gafftopsail sea catfish

May Day Park and Pier

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Atlantic croaker

Fish River

10 in · 1 lb

Atlantic croaker

Dog River

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Atlantic croaker

Dog River

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Atlantic croaker

Dog River

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Black drum

Mobile Bay

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Blue catfish

Little Lagoon

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Fishing regulations in Dauphin Island

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Alabama can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

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Daily Creel Limit = 10 Largemouth Bass as part of the 10 Black Bass aggregate limit, which includes combinations of largemouth, smallmouth, spotted, Alabama, shoal and those species formerly known as "redeye" bass, which are now known separately as Coosa, Warrior, Cahaba, Tallapoosa and Chattahoochee bass, based on their respective drainages. The Alabama bass was formerly known as spotted bass in the Mobile drainage.

Guntersville Reservoir and Its Tributary of Town Creek: It is illegal to possess any largemouth or smallmouth bass less than 15 inches in total length.

Harris Reservoir: It is illegal to possess any largemouth bass between 13 inches and 16 inches in total length.

Lake Jackson at Florala: Creel limit of five black bass greater than 12 inches in total length. Only one of the five can be over 22 inches in total length.

Lewis Smith Reservoir: It is illegal to possess any black bass between 13 inches and 15 inches in total length.

Little Bear Creek Reservoir of the B.C.D.A. Lakes: It is illegal to possess largemouth bass between 13 inches and 16 inches in total length.

Pickwick Reservoir: It is illegal to possess any smallmouth bass or largemouth bass less than 15 inches in total length.

Walter F. George Reservoir (Lake Eufaula) and its Tributaries: It is illegal to possess any largemouth bass less than 14 inches in total length.

West Point Reservoir and its Tributaries: It is illegal to possess any largemouth bass less than 14 inches in total length.

Wilson Reservoir and Its Tributaries of Big Nance and Town Creeks: It is illegal to possess any smallmouth bass less than 15 inches in total length.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

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FAQ about Dauphin Island fishing

Anglers in Dauphin Island, AL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi Sound, Mobile Bay, Dauphin Island coastal waters, West Beach, and Baldwin County coastal waters.

Most commonly caught species around Dauphin Island, AL:

Largemouth bass - 2,401 reported catches
Red drum - 2,379 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 1,148 reported catches
Black drum - 910 reported catches
Hardhead sea catfish - 617 reported catches

The latest Dauphin Island, AL fishing reports are:

@leslie.medley reported a nice Atlantic stingray at Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (Mobile County).
@leslie.medley reported a nice Channel catfish at Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (Mobile County).
@william.wester reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Mobile Bay.
@william.wester reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at May Day Park and Pier.
@russellgilotti-dillon reported a nice Atlantic croaker at Fish River.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Dauphin Island, AL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: