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Achieving an Alabama Inshore Slam on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
One of the highest accomplishments for anglers along Alabama Beaches is to land the Alabama Inshore Slam, which consists of catching speckled trout, redfish, and flounder in one outing.
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Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
Obviously, it’s treasured because it is not that easy to do. But sometimes, you are that lucky one who hooks this inshore trio.
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First up on the catch list: speckled trout
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
Speckled trout (spotted seatrout) is the most abundant sportfish species on the Gulf Coast and can be caught year-round if you are persistent with the right bait, either live or artificial.
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Next on the catch list: redfish
Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
Although redfish (red drum) can tolerate lower salinity, that doesn’t mean they won’t be hanging in the same areas as the speckled trout. It’s not uncommon to hook a few speckled trout and then hang into a drag-stripping redfish while fishing the same structure.
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Winning catch on the list: flounder
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
Once you land a speckled trout and redfish, pursuing the Slam might require a different tactic to add a flounder to the box. That’s not to say you can’t pick up a Slam sitting in the same spot, but it doesn’t happen often. Flounder are ambush predators and don’t chase prey like trout and redfish. Southern flounder and Gulf flounder prefer structures like jetties, piers, bulkheads, or pilings.
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Curious the best time to try for an Alabama Inshore Slam? Swipe up to learn about fishing seasons along Alabama's Beaches
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
Any day spent fishing is a good day! Plan ahead for your next family fishing vacation to make sure you get access to all of the fish you're looking for. Get insight into the best time of the year to visit depending on the fishing season and where you plan on fishing, whether inshore, offshore, or nearshore. Fishing in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach won't disappoint, as you get access to various fish, from king mackerels and Spanish mackerels to red snappers and groupers, depending on the season.
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Stop by one of our Welcome Centers for a certificate!
3459 Gulf Shores Pkwy
Gulf Shores, AL
Monday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
For those who are successful and catch all three fish in a single trip, stop by the Gulf Shores or Orange Beach Welcome Center to receive a free Alabama Slam certificate!
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Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
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