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Dauphin Island Bay

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Alabama, United States

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General info

Dauphin Island Bay is a part of an ocean located in Mobile County, Alabama, United States. It is most popular for fishing Red drum, Spotted seatrout, and Northern red snapper.

Location

30°15′52″N 88°06′24.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Dauphin Island Bay, AL

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 April 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Red drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3

Min size

16"

Max size

26"

Measurement

Total Length
Harvest in federal waters prohibited.
Very Good

Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass

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30°15′52″N 88°06′24.5″W
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Dauphin Island Bay is a part of an ocean located in Mobile County, Alabama, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°15′52″N 88°06′24.5″W
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