Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report

The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is the Gulf Coast's first and only podcast that brings you the REAL fishing report whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Come along with Butch Thierry and Joe Baya as they interview the best fisherman in the area, covering every saltwater species whether you are pier and shore fisherman or you chase pelagics in bluewater. Every episode is packed with the weekly report and forecast as well as pearls of wisdom shared by our expert contributors. All of this comes to you in 60 minutes or less, and is available 24/7, so it's perfect for the ride home or that early morning trip to the dock.

Best of Summer: Alabama Saltwater Fishing Highlights 09/11/2026

Best of Summer: Alabama Saltwater Fishing Highlights This special episode of the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report looks back at some of the best conversations and most useful fishing intel from the summer season along the Alabama Gulf Coast. With Butch Thierry out this week, the show pulls together highlights from recent reports covering inshore, nearshore, offshore, and surf fishing, with practical tactics from captains and contributors who have been on the water through heat, dirty water, changing tides, and late-summer transitions. The episode covers a strong mangrove snapper bite around Orange Beach structure, docks, rocks, bridges, jetties, and deeper current, including bait selection, Carolina rigs, circle hooks, reef endorsements, and why croakers, spots, LYs, and small pogies can outproduce shrimp when pinfish are thick. It also revisits tarpon movement, tide-line and triple tail fishing, how to read color changes and offshore satellite imagery, and what anglers should look for when structure, current, bait, and clean water line up. The show also includes offshore and reef-fishing highlights, with reports on swordfish, squid and octopus baits, bait rigging, full-moon swordfish action, late-season beeliners, triggerfish, mahi, reef scouting, diving, thermoclines, oxygen changes, and how experienced captains use bottom type, bait presence, visibility, and fish quality to decide where to spend their time. Inshore and onshore segments round out the episode with eastern shore pier fishing, Fairhope Rattles, popping corks, live shrimp, flounder around pilings, Gulf Coast surf trout, pompano, redfish, beach troughs, fly fishing, and why small changes in current, bait, and structure can concentrate fish in surprisingly tight areas. The episode closes with one of the summer’s best offshore stories: Capt. Myles Colley’s account of a giant blue marlin caught years ago between the Nipple and the Elbow. It is a fitting end to a summer recap built around the kind of details, stories, and hard-earned fishing lessons that make the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report valuable week after week. SPONSORS /episode/index/show/alabamasaltwaterfishingreport/id/42872905

The Saltwater Finaddics Recap with Patric, Tanner, Branden, and Dylan 09/04/2026

The Saltwater Finaddics Recap with Patric, Tanner, Branden, and Dylan This week’s is a roundtable episode with , , , and talking tournament fishing, flounder patterns, redfish, trout, live bait, artificial lures, and the decisions that make or break a two-day inshore event. The conversation centers around the Saltwater Fanatics Inshore Championship, where different teams found success in completely different ways, from shallow-water flounder and dock-light redfish to deep ledges, heavy current, and pattern fishing across multiple systems. Tanner and Branden break down their winning inshore slam strategy, including how they targeted redfish early, adjusted when the first plan did not feel right, found a 21-inch trout in an unexpected place, and finally landed the 22-inch flounder that helped put them over the top. Patric shares a wild tournament story involving boat trouble, a lost Yamaha screw, trolling-motor improvisation, a lead sinker turned into a temporary repair, and finally salvaging the weekend with shallow flounder, trout, and a redfish. Dylan adds the science-minded flounder perspective, explaining how he and his team abandoned their original plan, found deeper flounder patterns, caught fish on Coastal Brew and Down South plastics, and brought in a strong live-flounder total for the CCA hatchery effort. The roundtable also digs into the details that serious inshore anglers think about during tournament season: when to leave fish, how to recognize a real pattern, why small flounder and big flounder may not always feed the same way, how live bait compares to artificials in deep water, when slip corks make sense for flounder and trout, and why jig-head weight, scent, current, boat positioning, and nighttime dock-light fishing can all matter. The episode wraps with a look ahead to the Doormat Classic and the fall flounder season, including Dylan’s thoughts on why wet years may pull more big offshore-spawned flounder back into the bay systems. SPONSORS /episode/index/show/alabamasaltwaterfishingreport/id/42784075

Mangrove Snapper, Wade Trout, and Offshore Reef Intel 08/28/2026

Why More Snook Are Showing Up on the Northern Gulf Coast 08/20/2026

Nearshore Snapper, Triple Tail Science, and Offshore Adjustments 08/14/2026

Nearshore Snapper, Triple Tail Science, and Offshore Adjustments Want more fishing content and fewer ads? Check out for an ad-free, extended cut of your local fishing report. New subscribers get the first 30 days free. This week’s Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report covers late-summer fishing from Louisiana deep-drop jigging to Alabama nearshore snapper, triple tail tagging, swordfish, grouper, and speckled trout. Butch Thierry is joined in studio by Dr. Dylan Kiene, who opens the show with an update on the Gulf-wide cobia and triple tail tagging project, including acoustic tags, satellite tags, reward tags, angler recaptures, and why better movement data can help build stronger fisheries management across state lines. Chris Vecsey of J&M Tackle kicks off the reports with a recap of a Louisiana trip that produced queen snapper, marble grouper, and a true fish-of-a-lifetime Cubera snapper on heavy tackle. He also talks through nearshore red snapper around Perdido Pass, fresh cut bait, overlooked close-to-shore structure, subtle baits for lethargic redfish and trout, hot-water flounder tactics, and why smaller, less invasive presentations can be the key when shallow fish get sluggish in August. Capt. Patric Garmeson of Ugly Fishing follows with a nearshore and inshore report focused on live pogies, gas platforms, red snapper, sharks, triple tail, flounder, and speckled trout. Patric breaks down how he’s using pogies on Carolina rigs and slow-sinking presentations around nearshore structure, why bait variety matters from day to day, and how a recent triple tail tagging trip showed just how important bait choice, electronics, and not breaking fish off can be. He also explains why speckled trout have been one of the most reliable bright spots of the summer. Capt. King Marchand closes the fishing side with an offshore report from the Lady Ann, where a slow tuna bite has pushed him toward snapper, triggerfish, deep-drop grouper, beeliners, and swordfish. King explains how reading small anomalies on electronics can make or break a daytime swordfish trip, why he has adjusted his overnight strategy, and how he’s targeting yellowedge grouper, snowy grouper, beeliners, and triggerfish when tuna are not cooperating. The episode also includes a safety-focused sponsor conversation with Mitchell Smith of Pike Consulting Group, covering boat safety, Garmin InReach, kill switches, ditch kits, OSHA compliance, worker training, and why small businesses should get ahead of safety issues before they become expensive problems. /episode/index/show/alabamasaltwaterfishingreport/id/42441915

Pier Mackerel, Offshore Mahi, and Inshore Flounder 08/07/2026

Pier Mackerel, Offshore Mahi, and Inshore Flounder Want more fishing content and fewer ads? Check out for an ad-free, extended cut of your local fishing report. New subscribers get the first 30 days free. This week’s Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report covers improving late-summer conditions along the Alabama Gulf Coast after weeks of dirty water, west wind, weak tides, and unsettled weather. Butch Thierry opens the show with a look at the better forecast ahead, including lighter winds, clearing water, stronger tidal movement, and a more typical August pattern that should help fishing rebound from the recent tropical shakeup. David Thornton, The Pier Pounder, kicks things off with a detailed surf and pier report, explaining how sandbars, troughs, cuts, water clarity, jellyfish, wind direction, tide timing, and post-storm beach changes all affect where and how shore anglers should fish. He also talks through Spanish mackerel, hardtails, ladyfish, pompano, whiting, speckled trout, flounder, bull reds, jack crevalle, and why anglers should stay opportunistic when the primary target species are not cooperating. Capt. Kendall Annan of Gulf Rebel Charters follows with an offshore and nearshore report from Orange Beach, where snapper, red grouper, mahi, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, bonita, and other species are all in play. Kendall breaks down how he chooses where to fish based on trip length, boat traffic, weather, current, water color, bait, thermoclines, trolling opportunities, and what happened the day before. He also shares practical bottom-fishing tips on holding over structure, using current to position baits, and knowing when to be patient versus when to make a move. To close it out, Capt. Shane Traylor of Bona Fide Inshore checks in with a strong inshore report built around flounder, puppy drum, triple tail, redfish, black drum, and speckled trout. Shane explains why live bait has been important, how he’s targeting flounder around hard structure, why puppy drum are holding near rocks and concrete, and how triple tail have been showing up around free-floating debris and buoys. The episode wraps with a practical look at how the fishery is trending as water clears, wind settles down, and anglers get another good late-summer window to fish. SPONSORS /episode/index/show/alabamasaltwaterfishingreport/id/42358400

Bluewater Currents, Beach Trout, and Big-Game Stories 07/31/2026

Rodeo Recap: Flounder, Snapper, Triple Tail, and Live Release 07/24/2026

How to Fish Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Weekend 07/16/2026

How to Fish Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Weekend This week’s Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report looks ahead to Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo weekend with a mix of inshore, nearshore, and offshore tactics from Capt. Patric Garmeson of Ugly Fishing and Capt. King Marchand of Capt. Mike’s Fishing. Butch Thierry opens the show with a reminder to be careful during one of the busiest boating weekends of the summer, especially with pop-up storms, offshore runs, night traffic, and tournament pressure all in play. Capt. Patric Garmeson kicks things off with a detailed inshore and nearshore report from the Dauphin Island area. He covers summertime trout, redfish, flounder, sheepshead, black drum, puppy drum, Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, cobia, red snapper, sharks, and jack crevalle, while stressing the importance of changing tactics instead of getting locked into one species or one presentation. Patric explains how he’s using croakers, shrimp, baitfish, popping corks, free-lined baits, Z-Man paddletails, Slick Juniors, and heavier jig heads around deeper structure. He also breaks down how thermoclines can show up on electronics and why fish may hold above that low-oxygen bottom layer, making it important to adjust bait depth and presentation. Nearshore, Patric shares how chunking pogies has produced snapper, cobia, kings, Spanish, and other bonus fish, and why small circle hooks, hidden hooks, steady chum lines, live croakers, bite tippets, and drift lines can all help anglers get more bites. Capt. King Marchand closes the show from the Lady Ann with a big-game-focused rodeo report. He explains how tournament fishing changes the mindset from filling the box to targeting winning fish, and why he and the Capt. Mike’s Fishing crew are planning to focus on tuna, dolphin, marlin, and wahoo rather than trying to cover every rodeo category. King talks through tackle upgrades, live-baiting blackfin tuna for blue marlin, trolling big lures, chunking and live-baiting for tuna, looking for grass lines, watching Hilton’s Realtime Navigator, and deciding when to stay on fish versus when to leave a rig. He also covers offshore safety, storm strategy, cobia around buoys and structure, a tougher snapper bite around heavy bait, and the blue-and-white Islander behind a bird as one of his confidence baits for blue marlin. SPONSORS /episode/index/show/alabamasaltwaterfishingreport/id/42121925

How to Catch Fish When the Gulf Coast Heat Sets In 07/10/2026

Tarpon, Trout, Triple Tail, and Holiday Weekend Fishing 07/03/2026

Dirty Water, Beach Fishing, and Offshore Edges 06/26/2026

Dirty Water, Beach Fishing, and Offshore Edges This week’s Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report covers tough weather, dirty water, heavy sargassum, and how good anglers are still putting together solid trips from the beach to the offshore grounds. Butch Thierry is joined by Angelo DePaola, who kicks things off with a bottom fishing report from a fast run out of Orange Beach, covering scamp, mangrove snapper, red snapper, cobia, fish care, and why bleeding and properly icing fish makes such a big difference at the cleaning table. checks in with a land-based report from Dauphin Island, where muddy surf and grass made trout fishing difficult, but shrimp, Carolina rigs, sandbar cuts, and small adjustments helped produce steady action with drum, ground mullet, whiting, flounder, sharks, croakers, and catfish. breaks down a challenging but productive inshore pattern around Dauphin Island, including slicks, live shrimp, croakers, thermoclines, low-oxygen bottom water, free-lined baits, redfish, jacks, trout, and a strong flounder bite that rewarded anglers who paid attention to depth, bait, color, lure vibration, and small pattern changes. To close it out, joins the show for an offshore snapshot, explaining how the sargassum layer, sea surface temperatures, current edges, loop current behavior, seismic vessels, dive boats, and artificial reef habitat all factor into where offshore anglers should spend their time and fuel. This week’s Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report covers tough weather, dirty water, heavy sargassum, and how good anglers are still putting together solid trips from the beach to the offshore grounds. Butch Thierry is joined by Angelo DePaola, who kicks things off with a bottom fishing report from a fast run out of Orange Beach, covering scamp, mangrove snapper, red snapper, cobia, fish care, and why bleeding and properly icing fish makes such a big difference at the cleaning table. Riley Ludlam of Dauphin Island Fishing checks in with a land-based report from Dauphin Island, where muddy surf and grass made trout fishing difficult, but shrimp, Carolina rigs, sandbar cuts, and small adjustments helped produce steady action with drum, ground mullet, whiting, flounder, sharks, croakers, and catfish. Capt. Patric Garmeson of Ugly Fishing breaks down a challenging but productive inshore pattern around Dauphin Island, including slicks, live shrimp, croakers, thermoclines, low-oxygen bottom water, free-lined baits, redfish, jacks, trout, and a strong flounder bite that rewarded anglers who paid attention to depth, bait, color, lure vibration, and small pattern changes. To close it out, Tom Hilton of Realtime Navigator joins the show for an offshore snapshot, explaining how the sargassum layer, sea surface temperatures, current edges, loop current behavior, seismic vessels, dive boats, and artificial reef habitat all factor into where offshore anglers should spend their time and fuel. SPONSORS /episode/index/show/alabamasaltwaterfishingreport/id/41831320

Trout, Kings, Grass, and the Fight for Mobile Bay 06/18/2026

Snapper Limits, Clear-Water Trout, and Triple Tail Tournament Weekend 06/12/2026

Grass, Trout, Wahoo, and the Hooked on Fairhope Kids Tournament 06/04/2026

Popping Cork Trout, Beach Flounder, and Calcutta Pole Snapper 05/29/2026

Night Lights, Swordfish, and the Start of Summer Fishing 05/29/2026

Mobile Bay Trout, Pier Mackerel, and the Orange Beach Billfish Classic 05/21/2026

Alabama Coast Heats Up: Beeliners, Beach Trout, and Tagged Redfish 05/14/2026

The Everything Bite: Flounder, Reds, Trout, and Swords 05/08/2026

Speckled Trout, Flounder, Redfish, and a Hot Offshore Bite 05/01/2026

Deep Drops, Orange Pompano Rigs, and the Return of Good Scamp Fishing 04/30/2026

Wahoo Fishing Demystified: Where They Are and How to Catch Them 04/23/2026

Pompano on Fire, Surf Bite Steady, and the Coast Heating Up 04/17/2026

Pompano on Fire, Surf Bite Steady, and the Coast Heating Up This episode of the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report covers the full spring transition across the Alabama coast, from boat fishing the jetties to working the surf and even what’s happening off the water. kicks things off with one of the hottest bites on the coast right now—pompano stacked up around the jetties. He walks through exactly how he’s targeting them from a boat, from dialing in tide direction and current seams to using smaller live shrimp on Carolina rigs to match their bite. It’s a really practical breakdown of how to fish moving schools, how to adjust between incoming and outgoing tides, and why this might be one of the best pompano runs he’s seen in years. He also touches on flounder showing up as quality bycatch and trout starting to stage up in the grass, giving a pretty complete picture of what’s happening in the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach zone. Then the perspective shifts to the beach with , who gives a boots-on-the-sand report from Fort Morgan. The surf bite has been steady, with whiting leading the charge and a mix of trout, flounder, and even Spanish mackerel mixed in. What stands out here is how simple the approach is—basic bottom rigs tipped with shrimp and Fishbites, fishing the trough for numbers and reaching past the sandbar for bigger fish. It’s a good reminder that you don’t need anything complicated to have a really productive day from the beach right now. The episode wraps with Jim Cox, who talks through the upcoming and what it says about the Gulf Coast boating scene right now. From hybrid boats that can run offshore to sandbar-friendly setups, the conversation highlights just how versatile the fishery—and the lifestyle—has become, and why this region continues to grow as a boating and fishing destination. Taken together, it’s a snapshot of a coast that’s heating up in a big way. Whether you’re fishing jetties, soaking baits in the surf, or just thinking about getting on the water, there’s a lot happening—and it’s only getting better. SPONSORS /episode/index/show/alabamasaltwaterfishingreport/id/40905745

From Rivers to the Sound: Cracking the Spring Pattern on the Gulf Coast 04/16/2026

Trout, Reds, and Flounder Are Heating Up—If You Can Fish the Wind 04/10/2026

Spring Patterns and a Surprise Snook: What’s Happening on the Alabama Coast 04/02/2026

Spring Patterns and a Surprise Snook: What’s Happening on the Alabama Coast Spring is starting to take hold along the Alabama Gulf Coast, and this week’s report shows a fishery that’s waking up but still shifting day to day. reports that the sheepshead bite is tapering after a strong run, with noticeable pressure on larger fish. At the same time, speckled trout are beginning their spring transition out of the rivers and onto the flats, but they’re moving with the bait and changing preferences throughout the day. Matching profile and presentation has been more important than color, and staying mobile has been the difference between slow days and steady action. Off Dauphin Island, is still putting together solid mixed bags by combining sheepshead limits with offshore runs for triggerfish and vermilion snapper. The bite has been consistent when conditions allow, though wind is starting to limit opportunities. His approach has been to avoid high-pressure structure, dial in depth carefully, and maximize efficiency with rigs that keep bait in the strike zone longer. From the beach and pier, reports that pompano season is underway with strong early tournament weights, but conditions are a factor. Algae has been a constant challenge in the surf, and timing has mattered, with morning bites producing the best results. East-end beaches and Perdido Pass have been leading the way, with fish holding close in the troughs and even in the wash. The episode closes with a local listener story that highlights just how much the fishery is changing. A rare snook catch along the Alabama coast underscores what more anglers have been noticing in recent years. Fish that were once considered outliers are starting to show up more often, adding another layer of intrigue to an already dynamic system. Across the board, the common thread is adjustment. Fish are feeding, but they’re not locked into a single pattern yet. Anglers who are willing to move, experiment, and pay attention to bait, depth, and conditions are finding success, while those staying static are getting left behind. SPONSORS /episode/index/show/alabamasaltwaterfishingreport/id/40718285

From Dauphin Island Sheepshead to Backwater Stripers: This Week’s Report 03/26/2026

How the Spring Transition Is Setting Up Across the Alabama Gulf Coast 03/20/2026

Spring Transition: Trout Moving, Sheepshead Spawning, and Redfish After Dark 03/13/2026

Spring Transition: Trout Moving, Sheepshead Spawning, and Redfish After Dark Spring is starting to show up along the Alabama Gulf Coast, and with it comes some of the most exciting seasonal fishing patterns of the year. In this week’s Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report, host Butch Thierry checks in with guides and anglers across the region to break down what’s happening on the water right now. Captain Bobby Abruscato of A-Team Fishing reports that speckled trout are beginning their seasonal transition out of the rivers as water temperatures climb into the low 60s. While many fish are staging near the mouths of tidal rivers, some of the biggest trout are still holding farther up the system on shallow flats and channel edges. Over on the beach and pier scene, Sean Lawless of The Lawless Tide shares a strong sheepshead report from Gulf State Park Pier, where anglers are catching fish from shallow sections all the way to the end of the pier. Ghost shrimp on small jigheads have been especially effective, often outperforming traditional baits like fiddler crabs and live shrimp. Captain Ben Knight with Great Southern Fishing Charters adds that the sheepshead spawn is firing up around passes, bridges, and jetties along the coast, with big fish staging on nearshore structure. He also discusses nighttime redfish opportunities around dock lights and bridges, along with a few important reminders about fishing etiquette and responsible harvest during these seasonal congregations. If you’re planning a trip to the Alabama coast this week, this episode will help you understand where the fish are moving, what they’re eating, and how to take advantage of one of the most dynamic fishing periods of the year. SPONSORS CCA Alabama AL DCNR Dixie Supply and Baker Metalworks Killerdock Foster Contracting Gulf Coast Shows Black Buffalo Slipski Coastal Connection Fiber Plastic Hilton's Realtime Nativator McCoy Outdoor Co. Ricciardone Dentistry Coastal Brew Baits /episode/index/show/alabamasaltwaterfishingreport/id/40420800

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