Dauphin Island Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Dauphin Island

Ronald Doyle
Elberta, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Ronald Doyle Elberta, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

The fall redfish bite is starting to heat up. The bite will only get better throughout the coming weeks. Also starting to see some flounder which are a very welcomed sight! Flounder have been hard to come by for the last several years and are finally making an appearance again. If cooler temps and bigger fish is your thing, now is your time. Don't miss out and some of the best fishing the Alabama gulf coast has to offer

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Shawn Slattery
Bon Secour, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Water temperature is falling days are getting shorter and fishing is good!

Shawn Slattery Bon Secour, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

Water temperature is falling days are getting shorter and fishing is good!

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Bryars Bishop
Fairhope, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

We are transitioning from red snapper season to Amberjack, triggerfish and grouper fishing, fishing has been really good for us all summer. We are looking forward to the next few months with our favorite time of the year coming up, Fall fishing!

Bryars Bishop Fairhope, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

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Randall Sullens
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

red snapper on the offshore and Spanish mackerel on the inshore boat

Randall Sullens Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

red snapper on the offshore and Spanish mackerel on the inshore boat

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Randall Sullens
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Yes sir red snapper on the offshore and Spanish mackerel on the inshore boat

Randall Sullens Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

Yes sir red snapper on the offshore and Spanish mackerel on the inshore boat

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Mike Lundgren
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Its been good!

Mike Lundgren Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

Its been good!

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Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Spanish mackerel have made a large showing lately. Along with a few king mackerel. Red Snapper area target on the weekends when the weather allows me to get off the beach a little ways. Mangrove snapper are finally starting to show up in good numbers also.

Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

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Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Last week, the trout and Pompano bite was red hot. A few Sheepshead are starting to arrive. Also several black drum got a ride to the dock. Awesome way to finish out the year.

Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

Last week, the trout and Pompano bite was red hot. A few Sheepshead are starting to arrive. Also several black drum got a ride to the dock. Awesome way to finish out the year.

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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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