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Dauphin Island Passage

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Alabama, United States

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Atlantic croaker

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Atlantic croaker

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Northern red snapper

15 in · 2 lb

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Common dolphinfish

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Northern red snapper

13 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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General info

Dauphin Island Passage is a part of an ocean located in Mobile County, Alabama, United States. It is also intersecting with Baldwin County, Alabama. It is most popular for fishing Red drum, Spotted seatrout, and Atlantic croaker.

Location

30°13′52.3″N 88°03′28.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Dauphin Island Passage, 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 May 2nd, 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

Regulations for

30°13′52.3″N 88°03′28.4″W
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Cities nearby

Dauphin Island

5.3 miles away

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22.7 miles away

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28.4 miles away

Orange Beach

28.6 miles away

Daphne

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Robertsdale

30.7 miles away

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30.8 miles away

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31.1 miles away

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31.1 miles away

Big Point

35.5 miles away

Spanish Fort

36.1 miles away

Loxley

36.3 miles away

Prichard

37.7 miles away

Gautier

37.8 miles away

Semmes

40.1 miles away

Vancleave

42.4 miles away

Ocean Springs

45.1 miles away

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FAQ about Dauphin Island Passage fishing

Dauphin Island Passage is a part of an ocean located in Mobile County, Alabama, United States. It is also intersecting with Baldwin County, Alabama. Its coordinates are:
30°13′52.3″N 88°03′28.4″W
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