Dauphin Island Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Dauphin Island

Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 8 months ago

Sheepshead, Pompano, Mangrove Snapper, and Speckled trout have been on fire late! Fishing trips are "catching trips" lately.

Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 8 months ago

Sheepshead, Pompano, Mangrove Snapper, and Speckled trout have been on fire late! Fishing trips are "catching trips" lately.

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Stephen Crews
Foley, Alabama
Reported: 8 months ago

Stephen Crews Foley, Alabama Reported: 8 months ago

5 Hour trips in early spring are a bit different. The trolling bite is slow if there is one at all. Typically we just run out and bottom fish the whole time. Today we kept a bunch of vermilion snapper and had 1 trigger fish. We released a ton of red snapper and small trigger fish. Surprisingly with the moon at almost a full moon phase, and a clear night, the bite was pretty good with action the whole time.

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Randall Sullens
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 8 months ago

I've been tuna fishing when the weather is good.

Randall Sullens Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 8 months ago

I've been tuna fishing when the weather is good.

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Shawn Slattery
Bon Secour, Alabama
Reported: 8 months ago

Redfish are chewing and big female trout are starting to move around. Next month trout will be in spawning. Water is warming up finally

Shawn Slattery Bon Secour, Alabama Reported: 8 months ago

Redfish are chewing and big female trout are starting to move around. Next month trout will be in spawning. Water is warming up finally

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Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 9 months ago

The sheepshead are finally starting to show up. Another week or two and the masses will be right here in town.

Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 9 months ago

The sheepshead are finally starting to show up. Another week or two and the masses will be right here in town.

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Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 9 months ago

Sheepshead are spawning, and we are hooking up. Book your trip now before spots fill up.

Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 9 months ago

Sheepshead are spawning, and we are hooking up. Book your trip now before spots fill up.

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Shawn Slattery
Bon Secour, Alabama
Reported: 9 months ago

They have been decent size last few trips. Afternoon bite has been better than morning.

Shawn Slattery Bon Secour, Alabama Reported: 9 months ago

They have been decent size last few trips. Afternoon bite has been better than morning.

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Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 9 months ago

Been a steady speckled trout bite lately. Sheepshead are slowly starting to show up. This time next month, they will be here by the thousands.

Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 9 months ago

Been a steady speckled trout bite lately. Sheepshead are slowly starting to show up. This time next month, they will be here by the thousands.

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★★★★★
Great guy. Easy going. Can tell he’s seen it all. Was great with the kids.
Gregory A. | November 26, 2025

Trip: Orange Beach Catch
★★★★★
Great Experience! We had a great time. Captain Kyle did a great job finding spots to catch in and provided a smooth ride. Our deckhand Tristan was outstanding! Friendly, helpful, efficient and an overall nice guy. He kept our rods ready with bait, patient when taking our pictures, he made this day extremely enjoyable.
Jamie J. | November 19, 2025

Trip: 4 Hr PM Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Cade was amazing and would highly recommend him. Caught lots of fish. Completely satisfied with the charter. Thank You Cade for a great fishing experience.
Darlene B. | November 15, 2025

Trip: 3 Hour Inshore/Offshore
★★★★★
We were quite disappointed in our experience. Cade is a nice young man, but asked us nothing about our fishing experience or expectations for the day. Our first fishing spot was about 300 yards from the launch ramp where we caught about 5 or 6 fish, with the biggest being about 8 inches. We then traveled about 35 minutes to the second location which was under a highway bridge.. We caught about 4 or 5 fish, with the biggest being about 10 inches. I understand that the guide cannot be responsible for the fish caught but it seemed like we were in locations that were targeting smaller fish. For the cost of the trip, we were expecting more of a "Gulf charter fishing experience." I would recommend not using this venue.
Randy M. | November 14, 2025

Trip: 3 Hour Inshore/Offshore
★★★★★
WE had a great time!
Bryant T. | October 31, 2025

Trip: Inshore/Nearshore Special!
★★★★★
Josh was very knowledgeable and friendly. Got us on fish early. Did pretty decent considering that fishing has been slow. Well definitely use him again.
Steven D. | October 16, 2025

Trip: Inshore Family Fun 6 Hour
★★★★★
Great trip got on some great spots with good fish
Trevor B. | October 16, 2025

Trip: 5 Hour Bottom Fishing & Trolling
★★★★★
Had a great 4 hour trip in Gulf Shores, AL today! The crew was fantastic and took us to some great spots to catch our limit of Red Snapper. Very nice crew, super helpful and the boat was great. Highly recommended!
Rocky S. | October 15, 2025

Trip: Nearshore Reefs And Wrecks Trip
★★★★★
5 out of 5 stars. My granddaughter loved Jeff. He tried his best to get the big redfish to the boat with her, just spit the hook out at the last second.
Melvin H. | October 15, 2025

Trip: 2hr Family Fun Fishing Trip
★★★★★
The captain was great. Put us on the fish and we hauled them in. All five of us limited out on B liner’s in a little over an hour. The deck hand, first mate was definitely awesome. As hot as the fishing was he hustled all the time and kept everything going great. Both were polite and professional.
Don G. | October 15, 2025

Trip: 5 Or 6 Hour Bottom/Trolling Trip

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