🐟 What fish can you catch in Orange Beach?

Most commonly caught species around Orange Beach , AL : Red drum - 4,056 reported catches Largemouth bass - 2,462 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 1,781 reported catches Northern red snapper - 1,162 reported catches Spanish mackerel - 1,147 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Orange Beach fishing reports?

The latest Orange Beach , AL fishing reports are: @salina.small reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Davenport Bayou . @trentspann reported a nice Spotted seatrout . @willgrosso reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish at Vista Park Fishing Pier . @trentspann reported a nice Red drum . .

Fishing in Orange Beach, AL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Orange Beach, Alabama?

Anglers in Orange Beach , AL recommend these top fishing spots: Escambia County Coast , Gulf State Park Pier , Cotton Bayou , Perdido Pass , Little Lagoon .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Orange Beach?

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Q: What's the biggest Red drum caught in Orange Beach?

The biggest Red drum (by length) reported in Orange Beach , AL was a 13 ft caught by Fishbrain user @coreydiem at Gulf State Park Pier on January 28, 2016 .

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Top fish species in Orange Beach

Latest Orange Beach fishing reports

Spotted seatrout

Davenport Bayou

length · weight

32 in · 13 lb

Spotted seatrout

length · weight

Hardhead sea catfish

Vista Park Fishing Pier

9 in · 1 lb

Red drum

length · weight

Atlantic croaker

Vista Park Fishing Pier

7 in · 1 lb

Spotted seatrout

length · weight

Spanish mackerel

Gulf State Park Pier

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

length · weight

Red drum

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Orange Beach

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 May 10th, 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

Harvest in federal waters prohibited.

Very Good

Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass

Regulations for

30°17′39.1″N 87°35′5.6″W

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FAQ about Orange Beach fishing

Anglers in Orange Beach, AL recommend these top fishing spots: Escambia County Coast, Gulf State Park Pier, Cotton Bayou, Perdido Pass, and Little Lagoon.

Most commonly caught species around Orange Beach, AL:

Red drum - 4,056 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 2,462 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 1,781 reported catches
Northern red snapper - 1,162 reported catches
Spanish mackerel - 1,147 reported catches

The latest Orange Beach, AL fishing reports are:

@salina.small reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Davenport Bayou.
@trentspann reported a nice Spotted seatrout.
@willgrosso reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish at Vista Park Fishing Pier.
@trentspann reported a nice Red drum.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Orange Beach, 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: