Mobile Bay, Dauphin Island and Gulf Shores Fishing Reports for December 9-15, 2024

The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between.

For the anglers looking for a Gulf Shores surf Fishing Report, Gulf State Park pier fishing report, Orange Beach Fishing Report and Fort Morgan fishing report, look no further than the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report. Every week we bring you an "onshore" report for those anglers interested in a gulf shores surf fishing report or a gulf shores pier fishing report. This week we're talking to Chris Stewart who is giving us the Alabama Fishing report all the way from the Flora Bama to Fort Morgan. Chris has been very successful with targeting sheepshead from land, we get a report from the beach, and the Whiting are biting, listen to figure out what kind of rig you need and what kind of bait has been working. Chris has also been having success with redfish From a boat in the backwaters around Orange Beach and Gulf Shores.

Captain Scott Kennedy reported he has been targeting sheepshead, redfish, and speckled trout in the tidal rivers and creeks around Baldwin County. He's been using fiddler crabs and a split shot rig to catch the sheepshead, and has found the trout bite to be excellent, especially early in the morning, using suspending twitch baits. He's been adjusting his leader strength and lure colors based on the clear water conditions. Kennedy also discussed the benefits of keeping a detailed fishing log to track patterns.

Captain Bobby Abruscato said the fishing has been excellent in the tidal rivers and creeks around the Mobile Bay area, with trout and redfish biting well. He's been relying on the Slick Junior lure, using a light jighead to work it slowly and get it down in the water column. Abruscato emphasized the importance of paying attention to water levels, especially during extreme low tides, to access the best fishing areas.

Chris Vecsey from Sam's Bait and Tackle in Orange Beach reported good numbers of trout and redfish in the rivers and creeks, with the falling tide being the most productive. He's also been catching some bonus species like tarpon and stripers. Vecsey discussed the increasing presence of snook in the area and encouraged anglers to report any catches to help collect data on this emerging fishery.

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Contributors: 

 

Capt. Robby Howard

Capt. Ben Knight 

Capt. Boe Strange

 Tony Emmons 

Capt. Kendall Annan

Matt Boyington

Chris Stewart

Capt. Spencer Kight 

Capt. Jay O’Brien

Tanner Deas-Dauphin Island Fishing 

Jordan Gooding with G2 Coastal 

Capt. Shane Traylor

 

Capt. Branden Collier

 

Capt. Matt Swiggum 

 

Capt. Kurt Tillman 

 

Blane Roberts-Panhandle Salt

 

Capt. Adam Peeples 

 

Capt. Scott Kennedy 

 

Capt. Dustin Bedgood

 

Capt. Richard Rutland 

 

Capt. Patric Garmeson

 

Capt. Patrick Ivie of the Breathe Easy

 

Capt. Bobby Abruscato

Angelo DePaola

 

Captain Skipper Thierry

 

David Thornton AKA the “Pier Pounder” 

 

Captain Chris Tew 

 

Captain Chris “Marlin” Hood

 

Capt. Devin Potts

 

Chris Vecsey

 

Thomas Hilton

 

Capt. King Marchand