Fishing Season: Year round

Coastal Waters of Alabama - AL

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Inshore Temp:

60

Offshore Temp:

72

Capt Dan Kolenich's Tip of the Week

If the fish you are chasing have teeth try a short wire leader or 60-100lb test mono leader.

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Map of Coastal Waters of Alabama

Tide data

Tidal Conditions

5-Day Outlook as of 12/17/24

Bull Reds are in the passes. Look for Red Snapper around the rigs.

Techniques & Tips as of 12/17/24

Find some surface action and carefully place yourself up wind and current for a natural presentation.

Current Conditions as of 12/17/24

Look along the beaches and jetties for birds or schools of bait fish working to locate feeding fish. Bull Reds are schooling around the passes. A few Blue Fish or Bonita can also be found under the birds. Spanish mackerel, cobra, and kings have headed south for the winter.

Local Species Available Year round

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    Blue Fish

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    Red Fish

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    Bonito

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    Spanish Mackerel

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    Kings

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    and Cobia.

Capt Dan Kolenich's Recommended Gear

Description: About Coastal Waters of Alabama

The beaches from Orange Beach to Dauphin Island and out 3 miles.

Nearest Airport:

Pensacola, FL or Mobile, AL

Bait Recommendations:

Ly's, glass minnows, or pogies.