Glad to know youre going to the alabama coast and want to take along the fishing gear. Recreational saltwater fishing regulations nys dept. Red snapper season for private anglers will open friday, may 22, 2020. From the tennessee river to the gulf of mexico, alabama has a tremendous variety of fish species to pursue. Come along with butch thierry and joe baya as they interview the best fisherman in the area, covering every saltwater species whether you are pier and shore fisherman or you chase pelagics in bluewater. I now fish a lot in panama city and fish both piers and off shore.
Pick up your free copy of the california fishing passport book listing 150 different popular fresh and saltwater finfish and shellfish that occur throughout the state. Nothing is locked in place yet but the opening of snapper on june 1st. Alabama saltwater info licenses, bag limits, and general info. Summer fishing season in alabama is the most popular activity. Residents and nonresidents under the age of 16 are exempt from needing a license. Fish we catch on alabamas gulf coast red snapper in orange beachgulf shores, alabama. These videos are part of the kindle ebook alabamas inshore saltwater fishing. Fishing licenses can be purchased at both locations or online. Check out our calendar for the best times to catch your favorite fish species. The fwc strives to increase and diversify participation in fishing throughout florida via an effort known as r3, which stands for recruitment, retention, and reactivation.
The great fish breaks the surface of alabamas beach water. With the pressure being taken off the fish during 2010 because of the oil spill, people are starving for their chance to get on the saltwater and enjoy some deep sea fishing in orange beach and gulf shores, alabama. Fish we catch on alabamas gulf coast alabama deep sea. Year after year, i am amazed at how good the fishing is during the winter month of december. Crystal droplets hang suspended in the sunlight between the sky and the gulf. Alabama residents must possess a valid alabama drivers license or nondrivers id. Come experience worldclass saltwater fly fishing while exploring the rich waters of our backyard on an alabama fly fishing charter. Fishing is a year round sport along the shores of gulf shores and orange beach. But if you are wondering whether you need an alabama fishing license, the short answer is yes. Alabama residents 65 or older, lifetime saltwater license holders, and those fishing from licensed public fishing piers must be registered with the alabama saltwater angler registry. Although water and weather temperatures are cooling down, dont put away your rod and reel just yet. The division offices are located in gulf shores and dauphin island. December fishing for bull red fish near gulf shores alabama.
Texas and florida both have hunting and saltwater fishing. Anglers are reminded that possessing, taking, or attempting to take flounder harvested in the waters of alabama for commercial or recreational purposes from november 1 through november 30 is prohibited. The fall of each year along the gulf coast of alabama offers family anglers, some of the most pleasant charter fishing seasons. The alabama saltwater fishing report is the gulf coasts first and only podcast that brings you the real fishing report whether its good, bad, or ugly. Ponds provide more fishing opportunities than most types of waters in alabama. When to saltwater fish saltwater bait and lures saltwater fishing tackle types of saltwater fishing saltwater fishing gear saltwater fish species saltwater fishing faq view all. Summer fishing is the time of the year when it gets daylight about 6. Going after sailfish is only one of the angling thrills that await you on.
Recreational saltwater fishing limits pdf recreational shark fishing limits pdf recreational crab, lobster, and whelk limits pdf see tidal hudson river regulations leaving dec website to official fishing regulations guide vendor website for additional. Remember to reference a saltwater tide chart to see which range of hours during the day will be the best fishing tide times. Saltwater license development fund website with recreational fishing information other forms and regulations charter boat, commercial fish pier or rental boat business in virginia tidal waters gill net regulations spear fishing restrictions fishing information. A fishing incentive and recognition program to highlight and promote fishing throughout the state.
For information on saltwater fishing license requirements, size and possession limits, contact the marine resources division, po drawer 458, gulf shores, al 36547, 251 9687576. One neat things about alabamas fishing season climate is that it offers anglers opportunities to catch fish without having to go out of the country. On my trip to alabama i had the opportunity to get out and do some saltwater fishing. Surf fishing is the most economical way to enjoy wetting a hook and catching some of alabamas saltwater fish. The fishing forecast for september and october this fall is red hot on the alabamas gulf coast. Saltwater areas map all licenses expire on august 31. Here are my best guesses for the 2018 fishing season. Gulf shores, alabama surf fishing guides saltwater fishing.
Dcnr hunting and fishing general information alabama. The alabama coast is a year round fishery with all seasons open to catch and release, and government mandated seasons for catch and keep. Redfish have quickly become one of the most popular species of fishing targets along the alabama gulf coast. Alabama saltwater info licenses, bag limits, and general.
Alabama fish species calendar inshore fishing gulf shores, fort morgan, dauphin island and weeks bay is year round fishing fun. Speckled trout spotted sea trout are at the top of the list for inshore, light tackle fishing enthusiasts. They are found around shallow water artificial reefs all the way out to deep bottom structures such as oil rigs and pipelines. A saltwater fishing license is also required if using a cast net, gig, bow, crab trap, or spearfishing. See definitions of daily bag and possession limits. These fish range in size from 2 to 30 lbs depending on the time of year and what location they are caught. Because time is limited while vacationing to one of the states that occupy a front row seat to the ocean, it may be wise to hire a guide or at least do some research beforehand to have an idea of what to expect because not all saltwater fishing is the same. With a glance, know if a fish is in season, how many you can keep, how big they have to. Our mild temperatures range from the low 40s in the morning and the highs in the 60s to 70s in the afternoon is common. Fall and winter charter fishing seasons in gulf shores, alabama are good. Bag and length limits apply to listed saltwater species. I am a regular at the four seasons pier and we have a problem with surfers regularly and divers occasionally. From handsize bluegill to monster catfish in freshwater or 5pound sheepshead to 60pound amberjack in saltwater, this years fishing calendar has something for everyone.
Not less than 11 inches or more than 20 inches fork length. To fish at the gulf state park pier, a saltwater fishing license is required. Cedar key inshore fishing report with the weather going cold and hot, cold and hot, the trout have been biting off and on. Not surprising, our weather has been really good all fall in orange beach, but now is the time to get serious about bull redfishing right off the beach. Although we did not catch anything crazy big we did get on a good school of sheepshead as well as some red. Never before have we seen so many new faces in our area and that is good for business. Gulf shores, alabama has some of the best saltwater charter fishing seasons along the entire gulf coast. The others species should be official in a month or two after the states announce their seasons. The alabama marine resources division manages alabamas marine fisheries resources with assessment and monitoring, applied research, and enforcement programs. Fall 2019 alabama saltwater fishing update outdoor news. A yearround guide for catching over 15 species of fish. Stay tuned for more information and resources coming soon to our website.
For more on limits and closed seasons, visit the permitpompano page or see the full rule at 68b35. Home take me fishing blog november 2016 how to catch trout through the seasons. Alaska alaska drivers manual alaska motorcycle manual alaska commercial drivers alaska hunting. Use to live in alabama and loved the fishing in that state. The hunting in texas is much better, but the fishing in florida is a bit better. The first podcast to bring you the local fishing report whether its good, bad, or ugly. Alabama fly fishing guide alabama fly fishing charters.
Red snapper is the most plentiful of all snapper species in the northern gulf of mexico. Recreational and commercial flounder seasons closed in november. Catch red snapper, red porgy, kingfish, spanish mackerel and many more species. Virginia marine resources commission recreational fishing. A saltwater fishing license is required for all persons fishing or possessing fish in saltwater areas of alabama. No other species offers such a variety of catching techniques, beauty, aggressive feeding habits, and table fare. Official alabama saltwater fishing website alabama online licenses or you can call to get a license at. Fish rules app simplifies saltwater, fishing regulations into an easy to understand format. Id be willing to bet that louisiana, mississippi, and alabama have both hunting and ocean fishing as well. One of the most common and popular ways to go saltwater fishing in the saltwater along gulf shores, alabamas coastline is to go surf fishing.
Anyways i found this article to be very true, and interesting. Inshore fishing is best in the winter, and offshore fishing in the fall. I have seen many surfers caught and personally have caught one. Known for their bullish fighting antics, redfish will give you all you want and. The best bite seems to be in 3 to 4ft on the flats, south of snake key, front side of deadmans key and north key. Fishing seasons in orange beach, alabama summer fishing. The alabama marine resources division manages alabama s marine fisheries resources with assessment and monitoring, applied research, and enforcement programs. Specifically, dawn or dusk are generally the best time to go saltwater fishing if the weather and tidal movements are favorable. Try to catch one of every species listed, and you will receive stamps in your. If you know of a show or expo not listed on our website, contact us and help us add them to our ultimate outdoors guide. There are no bag, possession, or length limits on game or nongame fish, except as listed in this guide.
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