Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States

It’s never too early to plan your first or next trip to Alabama’s Beaches. Part of that planning could be trying your luck at the numerous fishing opportunities available on our coast and in the Gulf. Many guests may have visited the area but limited their activities to relaxing by the water and eating delicious seafood. Others may be coming to our sugar-sand beaches for the first time.

25125 Canal Rd
Orange Beach, AL

If you’re not an avid angler or have never fished the Gulf before, Alabama's Beaches is a perfect place to cast your line. When you arrive, I recommend you visit one of our local tackle shops. They are equipped with very knowledgeable salespeople who will outfit you with any tackle you need to target a certain species of fish or do a specific type of coastal fishing. You’ll find all the terminal tackle (hooks, swivels, leader, weights) that you will need, as well as some of the lures proven to catch fish in the Gulf. If you’re going to fish the surf, you’ll need a few rod holders to secure in the sand.

Orange Beach

Orange Beach, Alabama, United States

One of the most accessible Gulf fishing experiences is surf fishing because some of the most desirable species, whiting and pompano, are within casting distance of the sand. If you have room, bring a variety of rods and reels from 6-foot light action rods to 10-plus-footers to cast heavy weights into deep water. Fish will move into deeper water during low tides, so you’ll need more casting distance. The fish will be closer to the shoreline on an incoming tide, putting them within easy casting distance.

20800 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL

A great spot for first-time anglers in the area will want to try the Gulf State Park Pier. The pier has rods and reels available to rent, as well as a bait shop. If you're not an avid fisher, sign up for the pier's Angler Academy. This program will show you the best baits, techniques, and practices for pier fishing for various inshore species into the Gulf.

Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States

If you want one of our great captains to put you on fish instead of bringing your tackle to the beach, our area has an abundance of coastal fishing opportunities, inshore and offshore. Depending on the season, you can catch species like speckled trout, redfish, red snapper, amberjack, and triggerfish. On the overnight charters, you will have a chance to hook a yellowfin tuna or wahoo. When you book a Gulf Coast charter fishing excursion, your knowledgeable captain will provide all the necessary equipment and show you the best tactics for hooking a catch while fishing in the Gulf.

Orange Beach, AL

Whether you’re new to fishing or a seasoned angler, Alabama's Beaches are the perfect destination for fishing in the Gulf for the first time. From pier, surf, and charter fishing, our area has plenty of opportunities to cast a line.

Orange Beach

Orange Beach, Alabama, United States

Adding fishing to your beach vacation itinerary is easy on our shores. If you’re an experienced angler, just bring along whatever bass fishing or walleye fishing tackle you already have. If you’ve got tackle to handle a big muskie, bring that too. You can take advantage of several kinds of coast fishing with just that kind of tackle with a 12- to 15-pound test line.