Gulf Shores Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Gulf Shores

Randall Sullens
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

The inshore bite has been really good the past week

Randall Sullens Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

The inshore bite has been really good the past week

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Larry Shults
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Larry Shults Pensacola, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The Spanish are back! The Sheepshead and bull redfish bite has been epic this past month. I'm noticing those sheepshead bites are starting to slow down a bit. However, the Spanish Mackeral bite is hotter than ever. We are slow trolling tree rigs just outside the pass and catching 3-4 mackerel at a time. A little bit farther out on the reefs we are catching some early season red snappers and triggerfish on almost every drop. Several good Cobia are starting to be caught, so we are hoping for a strong early season bite to be picking up here in April and May.

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Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

Another great trip this morning. Sheepshead won’t last much longer. Spanish and King Mackerel starting to move in.

Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

Another great trip this morning. Sheepshead won’t last much longer. Spanish and King Mackerel starting to move in.

Sheepshead, Spadefish Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama

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Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

Dad and two teenagers rocked it today

Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

Dad and two teenagers rocked it today

Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama

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Joe Nash
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

The trolling for Spanish Mackerel has just started biting well, we have also been catching some sheepshead on the shallow wrecks. The Bottom fishing has been good for vermilion snapper,white snapper, some triggerfish and lane snapper. The sea conditions and weather has been less than favorable but will soon turn...

Joe Nash Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama

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Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

caught more than they wanted to keep in 30 minutes. Catching and releasing rest of trip.

Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

caught more than they wanted to keep in 30 minutes. Catching and releasing rest of trip.

Sheepshead Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama

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Bryars Bishop
Fairhope, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

The bite has been on fire the past couple of weeks! We are Catching lots of different species. Book your fishing charter with us and get in on the action!

Bryars Bishop Fairhope, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

The bite has been on fire the past couple of weeks! We are Catching lots of different species. Book your fishing charter with us and get in on the action!

Red Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama

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Bobby Cagle
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

I'm Capt Bobby Ray! I live in Orange Beach Alabama with my wife Tera and our son Wyatt Cagle. I grew up working in my fathers bait shop. Fishing is in my blood. I'm going fishing with or with out y'all so come go with me! Gonna be a good...

Bobby Cagle Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

Mahi Mahi Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama

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★★★★★
Great time enjoyed it !
James R. | November 26, 2025

Trip: INSHORE/NEARSHORE FISHING
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
What a day! We had the best experience with Captain James and his crew mate today. I highly recommend booking this trip. I will definitely book again.
Kari S. | November 8, 2025

Trip: Pensacola Fishing Frenzy
★★★★★
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