Thread: Fishing spots near gulf shores

Hello all!

TL;DR at bottom

My in-laws will be taking the family down to some property they are renting for a few days on the beach this coming summer time. I don't know where or exactly when yet (last I checked they didn't have the details, and I'm not gonna pester them for them as I'm just happy to come along).

However, not knowing the area very well, I'm wondering what are some good spots to hit up to do some fishing. I'm looking for good spots I can access via walking as we don't have a boat. I'm a simple man, just looking for a place to catch some redfish, or trout or anything that will bite when hitting areas like that. I more fond of doing inshore/flats type stuff rather than surf, but will do whatever is available. I don't mind getting to any area, regardless of trek; however, I would need some easier to access location as well just in case my wife or father-in-law decide that they want to join.

TL;DR new to area. looking for saltwater fishing areas. I know nothing. inshore/flats > surf style. need some that are easy to access but appreciate others that aren't as well (for myself).

Thanks for any and all assistance.

Use the Search feature on this Forum and all you need to know is right here There is a wealth of information You really need to be more specific on your dates but anytime during the summer there will be fish around The easiest fishing for you your wife if she chooses to go and your father in law would be the Gulf States Pier Easy access and the multiple varieties of fish should be biting You can also fish the seawall or the jetties at Perdido Pass or wade fish Little Lagoon Pass for trout flounder red fish and many other species Use Google Earth and you can easily find and view these areas Don't rule out the Surf either The Gulf is not like the east or west coast oceans It can be just like an inshore lake or river It can be smooth calm This will open up endless areas to try and catch fish If you are staying on the beach you can catch fish right in front of where you are staying A carolina rig with fresh dead shrimp will produce If there are summer crowds try Mobile Street off Fort Morgan road Fort Morgan Point The end of "no name road" on the left just before the entrance to Fort Morgan Opportunities and areas are endless Read this Forum in the weeks before you come The people on here will tell you what's biting and where Good Luck and Enjoy !!! You really are in for a treat

If you are on the beach, then you don't have to go anywhere. You can catch whiting, pompano, reds, etc.., right in front of the house.
When & where are you staying>?

Shelby Lakes (freshwater fishing license and permit) if you don't mind wading with alligators. The ICW on canal road holds flounder, speckled trout, redfish and black drum. Getting your bait to them before a saltwater catfish gets it is next to impossible with live bait.

If you like flats fishing the best place to do that is at St. Andrews Bay (about 3 miles east of Fort Morgan entrance). You will want to be there at first light, it is very shallow and the fish are shy. Lots of wadeable water.

Best place is the Pier. For trout you need to be there at 3:00 am or so.