For many, the allure of a vacation on the horizon helps you get through some of those long days at work. Dreaming of your next vacation in Alabama Gulf Shores?
With the beautiful beaches and warm, sunny climate, what’s not to love? While some might like to spend their vacation time lounging on the miles and miles of beaches, the anglers in your family can’t wait to get a fishing pole in the water.
If you’re the fisherman in the family, you might be dreaming of spending your vacation reeling in the wealth of fish that Alabama’s Shores offers.
Read on for all you need to know about fishing in Alabama Gulf Shores waters.
How to Fish on the Gulf Coast
Because of the region’s expansive coasts and access to open water, there are any number of ways you can scratch your fishing itch. There is everything from dropping a line in the water from the shore to going on a highly experienced and well-equipped charter for a day of fishing Alabama’s waters.
Let’s take a closer look at some options you have for gulf shore fishing.
Pier Fishing
With the Gulf Shores miles of beaches, also comes many piers jutting out into the Gulf waters. Even the most experienced fishermen enjoy some fishing time on the pier with their fellow anglers. This is a great way to get some tips from others who fish these waters and can share their fishing tales and expertise.
While many piers you can fish from free of charge, others will have a very minimal fee to allow you out on the pier. Make sure you have a fishing license before heading out there. More on fishing licenses shortly.
Surf Fishing
The miles of beach is a vacation paradise, and not just for the sun worshipers. This is quite literally an endless places to cast a line into the water right from the shore. Many fishermen appreciate the opportunity to find a spot right from shore to put a line into the water.
Some of the waters’ bigger catches will come in close to shore around the mouth of the area bays. Other fishermen appreciate the Big and Little Lagoon waters for the variety of fish available there.
Kayak Fishing
For a truly serene fishing experience, consider renting a kayak for some fishing time. There is not a more peaceful way to spend some time fishing than quietly paddling to your fishing spot and dropping in a line.
Your paddles are much less likely to disrupt the fish than a motorized boat. Many of the area lagoons offer calm waters perfect for kayak fishing.
Charter Boat Fishing
Going out on an area charter boat is really the way to experience the best in Gulf coast fishing. Gulf charter boats offer the full fishing experience for those looking to spend a day out on the water.
Charter boats can take their fisherman for a day of fishing inshore, nearshor of offshore, depending on the type of experience you want to have. The boats will have all the equipment needed for a day on the water and the fishing captains are experts at fishing in the area. They will know the best locations to take you so you get some action on the fishing poles.
Don’t worry either if you aren’t an experienced angler. Let your captain know your level of experience and they can tailor the experience to make it the best for you. Spending a day on a charter boat is the ultimate Alabama fishing trip.
What Fish Will You Catch?
You wouldn’t be a fisherman if you weren’t already thinking about what your catch might include. There is a wide array of fishing ready for the catch in the Gulf waters. Let’s take a closer look at some of the fish you might be able to reel in!
Redfish
Redfish are the perfect shallow water fish from the Gulf waters. You can catch the Redfish from bays, flats, and mangroves in the area surrounding the Gulf waters.
Redfish are great catches for fall, but also bite in winter for those out on the waters.
Speckled Trout
The Speckled Trout is another shallow water fish that is popular from Gulf shores waters. You can catch the tasty Speckled Trout in both fall and winter months. This fish travels the waters of the area in large schools making them an easily available catch.
Red Snapper
This fish is famous in this region’s lore. For those who are experienced Alabama fishermen, the Red Snapper is part of the best in Gulf coast fishing.
The area has strict rules for when you can get the Red Snapper on your lines. This fish is only allowed to be fished during summer months.
Kingfish
The Kingfish are a popular nearshore fishing catch. Like many of the fish who come into the nearshore waters, the best time to snap the Kingfish is during the summer months.
Get Your Fishing License
While you might be anxious to hit the waters, you want to make sure you do it legally. You will need a fishing license to fish in the Alabama Gulf waters.
There are a variety of ways to get a license. You can get them from many of the piers that are available for fishing. Many area fishing shops have licenses available for purchase.
If you are going out on a charter boat, the captain will take care of your licenses for you.
Fishing in Alabama’s Gulf Shores
Alabama Gulf Shores offers the ultimate in fishing opportunities. From throwing a pole in from the pier to spending a day out on the waters in a charter boat, the opportunities to reel in Alabama’s fish is abundant.
If you’re ready to spend the day out on the Gulf waters, we want to be your charter boat. Contact us today to get started planning your day out fishing Alabama’s Gulf Shores.