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 fish can you catch in Dauphin Island?

Most commonly caught species around Dauphin Island , AL : Red drum - 2,491 reported catches Largemouth bass - 2,461 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 1,224 reported catches Black drum - 978 reported catches Hardhead sea catfish - 755 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Dauphin Island fishing reports?

The latest Dauphin Island , AL fishing reports are: @kaidstyron reported a nice Ladyfish at Gulf Shores Beach . @kaidstyron reported a nice Ladyfish at Gulf State Park Pier . @Port_city_outdoors reported a nice Spinner shark . @judddetermann reported a nice Southern kingcroaker at Mobile Bay . .

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

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Alabama, United States

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Top fish species in Dauphin Island

Latest Dauphin Island fishing reports

Cedar Point Pier

length · weight

Ladyfish

Gulf Shores Beach

length · weight

Ladyfish

Gulf State Park Pier

length · weight

Spinner shark

50 in · 40 lb

Southern kingcroaker

Mobile Bay

12 in · 1 lb

Hardhead sea catfish

Mobile Bay

15 in · 2 lb

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Mobile Bay

17 in · 2 lb 5 oz

Hardhead sea catfish

Mobile Bay

15 in · 2 lb

Mangrove snapper

Little Lagoon

11 in · 2 lb

Pinfish

Little Lagoon

length · weight

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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 Red drum as of September 8th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Red drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

16"

Max size

26"

Measurement

Total Length

Additional information

Harvest in federal waters prohibited.

Edibility

Very Good

Synonyms

Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass

Regulations for

30°15′9″N 88°08′37.7″W

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FAQ about Dauphin Island fishing

🎣 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, and Baldwin County coastal waters.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Dauphin Island?

Most commonly caught species around Dauphin Island, AL:

Red drum - 2,491 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 2,461 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 1,224 reported catches
Black drum - 978 reported catches
Hardhead sea catfish - 755 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Dauphin Island fishing reports?

The latest Dauphin Island, AL fishing reports are:

@kaidstyron reported a nice Ladyfish at Gulf Shores Beach.
@kaidstyron reported a nice Ladyfish at Gulf State Park Pier.
@Port_city_outdoors reported a nice Spinner shark.
@judddetermann reported a nice Southern kingcroaker at Mobile Bay.

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

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: