Gulf Shores Fishing Reports (April 2026)

Marty Conn
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 3 days ago

The sheepshead bite is starting to fall off but the speckled trout and redfish are starting to show up should only get better in the next few weeks to come.

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Marty Conn Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 3 days ago

The sheepshead bite is starting to fall off but the speckled trout and redfish are starting to show up should only get better in the next few weeks to come.

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Colby Mcmahon
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 4 days ago

sheepshead tapering off pompano showing up when the weather allows us to fish for them speckled trout starting to do well and redfish showing up as well. I look for the trout and redfish to really kick off in the next two weeks this is the best time of the...

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Colby Mcmahon Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 4 days ago

sheepshead tapering off pompano showing up when the weather allows us to fish for them speckled trout starting to do well and redfish showing up as well. I look for the trout and redfish to really kick off in the next two weeks this is the best time of the year for my area so come and get them!

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Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 5 days ago

Father and Sons trip today was non-Stop action. The bite is HOT and I'll put you on the spot. Book your trip now.

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Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 5 days ago

Father and Sons trip today was non-Stop action. The bite is HOT and I'll put you on the spot. Book your trip now.

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Craig Mick
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 5 days ago

When we can get offshore, we have been getting our limit of vermillion. Then, catch and release Amberjack inshore was good for sheepshead, but slowing after the spawn. Mackerel have shown up along with some bait schools Kings should be right behind.

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Craig Mick Pensacola, Florida Reported: 5 days ago

When we can get offshore, we have been getting our limit of vermillion. Then, catch and release Amberjack inshore was good for sheepshead, but slowing after the spawn. Mackerel have shown up along with some bait schools Kings should be right behind.

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Clay Hinton
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Last few days. Amberjack have been on fire on topwater

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Clay Hinton Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Last few days. Amberjack have been on fire on topwater

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Mitch Lattof
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 1 week ago

Steady catching big trout , Redfish are hit and miss , Sheepshead bite still going , Pompano showing up

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Mitch Lattof Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 1 week ago

Steady catching big trout ,
Redfish are hit and miss ,
Sheepshead bite still going , Pompano showing up

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Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 1 week ago

Sheepshead, Pompano and Speckled trout have been biting great lately. Springtime fishing is great so far.

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Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 1 week ago

Sheepshead, Pompano and Speckled trout have been biting great lately. Springtime fishing is great so far.

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James Callahan
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Pensacola — Fishing Report for March Overview - Fish activity: HIGH (local forecasts/solunar sites) - Top targets: Large female spotted/seatrout on the shallow flats and sight-fishable redfish along the beaches. Offshore - good opportunities for open-water species (wahoo, swordfish) during this late‑March transition. Where and how to fish - Shallow...

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James Callahan Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Pensacola — Fishing Report for March
Overview
- Fish activity: HIGH (local forecasts/solunar sites)
- Top targets: Large female spotted/seatrout on the shallow flats and sight-fishable redfish along the beaches.
Offshore - good opportunities for open-water species (wahoo, swordfish) during this late‑March transition.
Where and how to fish
- Shallow flats (inshore: Focus on large female trout in shallow flats. Typical approaches: live shrimp or small baitfish presentations and soft plastics around grass edges and shallow potholes; sight‑casting on calm days is productive.
- Beaches and nearshore flats: Sight fish for redfish along sandbars and back of the beach troughs — sight casting with shrimp, topwater plugs, or jerkbaits when you can see wakes or tailing fish.
- Offshore/open water: Late‑March offshore bite is developing — opportunities for wahoo and swordfish. Expect trolling or deep‑water techniques for open‑water pelagics.
Tips
- Fish tides and solunar peaks for best action; check exact tide times for your launch spot.
- Calm, clear conditions favor sight‑fishing for reds and trout — approach quietly and watch for tails/wakes.

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