Gulf Shores Weather Forecast

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Shawn Slattery
Shawn S.
Bon Secour, Alabama
Reported 8 months ago
Redfish have been biting good and speckled trout are starting bite as well. Great fishing
Shawn Slattery
Shawn S. Bon Secour, Alabama Reported 8 months ago
Redfish have been biting good and speckled trout are starting bite as well. Great fishing
Fishing in Bon Secour, Alabama
Fishing in Bon Secour, Alabama
Fishing in Bon Secour, Alabama
Fishing in Bon Secour, Alabama
Fishing in Bon Secour, Alabama
Fishing in Bon Secour, Alabama
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Tim Birell
Tim B.
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported 9 months ago
Great family trip with rods bent all day. 46 fish, Wow what a day.
Tim Birell
Tim B. Summerdale, Alabama Reported 9 months ago
Great family trip with rods bent all day. 46 fish, Wow what a day.
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Brooks Moore
Brooks M.
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported 9 months ago
Snapper season was great but closed now . We're on to chasing bull reds!
Brooks Moore
Brooks M. Orange Beach, Alabama Reported 9 months ago
Snapper season was great but closed now . We're on to chasing bull reds!
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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Donnie Vinson
Donnie V.
Spanish Fort, Alabama
Reported 9 months ago
Fishing been hot fall and winter and still wacking
Donnie Vinson
Donnie V. Spanish Fort, Alabama Reported 9 months ago
Fishing been hot fall and winter and still wacking
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Zach Wilkerson
Zach W.
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported 9 months ago
Sheepshead and drum are on fire. Seeing 50-200 a night.
Zach Wilkerson
Zach W. Orange Beach, Alabama Reported 9 months ago
Sheepshead and drum are on fire. Seeing 50-200 a night.
Fishing in Elberta, Alabama
Fishing in Elberta, Alabama
Fishing in Elberta, Alabama
Fishing in Elberta, Alabama
Fishing in Elberta, Alabama
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Shawn Slattery
Shawn S.
Bon Secour, Alabama
Reported 9 months ago
Last couple days
Shawn Slattery
Shawn S. Bon Secour, Alabama Reported 9 months ago
Last couple days
Fishing in Bon Secour, Alabama
Fishing in Bon Secour, Alabama
Fishing in Bon Secour, Alabama
Fishing in Bon Secour, Alabama
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Chris Ward
Chris W.
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported 9 months ago
Winter fishing continues to be strong. The slot redfish continue to be active and the sheepshead bite has picked up. While the total fish counts are less than summer, the caught fish are larger and frequently keeper size.
Chris Ward
Chris W. Orange Beach, Alabama Reported 9 months ago
Winter fishing continues to be strong. The slot redfish continue to be active and the sheepshead bite has picked up. While the total fish counts are less than summer, the caught fish are larger and frequently keeper size.
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James Callahan
James C.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 9 months ago
Inshore: Flounder are being found around inlets, sandy cuts, docks, bridge pilings, and along channel edges. Mud minnows or finger mullet on a jighead or Carolina rig are producing best. Work the bait slowly along the bottom with short hops and pauses. Sheepshead and black drum are holding tight to structure, especially piers, bridges, rock jetties, and barnacle-covered docks. Offshore: Snapper and grouper (season-dependent) are stacked on structure such as natural bottom, ledges, and wrecks. Live pinfish, vermilion, squid strips, and cut bait are all effective—be mindful of current and use enough weight to stay on bottom. Pelagics like mahi,...
James Callahan
James C. Pensacola, Florida Reported 9 months ago
Inshore: Flounder are being found around inlets, sandy cuts, docks, bridge pilings, and along channel edges. Mud minnows or finger mullet on a jighead or Carolina rig are producing best. Work the bait slowly along the bottom with short hops and pauses. Sheepshead and black drum are holding tight to structure, especially piers, bridges, rock jetties, and barnacle-covered docks. Offshore: Snapper and grouper (season-dependent) are stacked on structure such as natural bottom, ledges, and wrecks. Live pinfish, vermilion, squid strips, and cut bait are all effective—be mindful of current and use enough weight to stay on bottom. Pelagics like mahi, wahoo, and tuna (season-dependent) are showing along rips, temperature breaks, weed lines, and color changes. Rigged ballyhoo and skirted trolling lures are working well; if fish are up, topwater action can be hot. Troll the edges and circle back to thoroughly work any floating debris.
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Matthew Miller
Matthew M.
Pensacola Beach, Florida
Reported 9 months ago
Bottom fishing has been hot for Nov & Dec .
We have a good consistent black fin run every fall to spring or so here in the panhandle. For the last 5 or 6 years, anyway.
This year, some 100-150# yellowfins came in with the blackfins, 2 were landed on Pensacola pier. About 10 or so were hooked on the pier, fought for 3 to 5 hours on spinning gear, and lost at the pier.
Matthew Miller
Matthew M. Pensacola Beach, Florida Reported 9 months ago
Bottom fishing has been hot for Nov & Dec .
We have a good consistent black fin run every fall to spring or so here in the panhandle. For the last 5 or 6 years, anyway.
This year, some 100-150# yellowfins came in with the blackfins, 2 were landed on Pensacola pier. About 10 or so were hooked on the pier, fought for 3 to 5 hours on spinning gear, and lost at the pier.
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Brooks Moore
Brooks M.
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported 9 months ago
Working on the Reef barge, about to drop some spots.
Brooks Moore
Brooks M. Orange Beach, Alabama Reported 9 months ago
Working on the Reef barge, about to drop some spots.
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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Recent Gulf Shores Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip put us right on the fish caught so many we lost count highly recommend

    Benjamin C. | October 6, 2026

    Trip: "Gettin’ Jiggy" Inshore Combo

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience with Captain Chris fishing for snapper and red fishin Orange Beach, would book again with him.

    Sal L. | October 6, 2026

    Trip: Orange Beach Inshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip and Reid did an incredible job of getting us on the fish. Will definitely book with his again if we're ever back in the area.

    Sheila D. | October 5, 2026

    Trip: 3-4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    I had a great half day trip with Ben last week. He knew a super place with lots of big Redfish. His custom designed skiff was made for gliding by and through the salt marsh. He rigged up my 8 wt with a 40# flourocarbon "tippet", tied on a hand tied fly, and we were off. Ben had me on fish all morning. I even caught some of them. Hope to go fishing with Ben again when in the Mobile area.

    Claude H. | September 29, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Fly Fishing Or Light Tackle

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent guide service. We started on time and Chris put us on the fish!

    Victor R. | September 29, 2026

    Trip: Offshore / State Water Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Ron was amazing! We didn’t expect to catch sharks and Ron took us to the perfect spots! Made my 9year old fall in love with fishing even more!

    Jenna B. | September 29, 2026

    Trip: Orange Beach Catch

  • ★★★★★
    Tim was the absolute BEST captain we could ever ask for! We had the best time! This was our first charter. Tim is VERY knowledgeable and always put us on the fish! He is also very nice and easy to get along with. We booked 4 hours and we were catching fish the whole time. We will definitely be booking again 10000000/10 worth the money.

    Nicole H. | September 26, 2026

    Trip: Nearshore Gulf Shores!

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time, with Captain Tom..Super Cool, guy and caught fish..The young boy that was the deck hand ..Worked his tail off..Overall we had a blast

    Darren P. | September 24, 2026

    Trip: 6 Hour AM Bottom Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We took our first family fishing trip (3 hour inshore) today with Captain Reid and had the best time! We boarded his awesome boat in Fort Morgan and caught a variety of fish. Captain Reid was very knowledgeable, friendly and made sure we had a great experience. It was a very relaxing, laid back trip. Well worth the money. We look forward to another fishing trip soon. Thanks Captain Reid!

    Jennifer A. | September 24, 2026

    Trip: 3-4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore

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    Had a great time with Captain Jeff, we only had two hours to fish on our last day here and he made it worth every second, we will definitely be back.

    Josh O. | September 22, 2026

    Trip: 2hr Family Fun Fishing Trip

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