Fishing on Alabama's Beaches is unbeatable thanks to the abundant of fishing opportunities along our shores. Those who love to fish off piers along Alabama’s beautiful beaches have two choices to try to catch inshore species.
When the Gulf beach gets too rough to fish, anglers head to Fort Morgan Pier for some fun fishing. Don’t be surprised if you don’t catch lots of white trout and ground mullet to go with the other inshore species.
The old Fort Morgan Pier was known for its flounder fishing. Anglers now have access to the abundant inshore species that inhabit the mouth of Mobile Bay, including red drum (redfish), speckled trout, and flounder.
The Fort Morgan Pier is along the flounder migration path with the shallow water and sandy bottom the fish prefer. Flounder migrate through that area to go out into the Gulf of Mexico in the fall and can show up in the area any time from October through December. The Alabama Marine Resources Division’s new regulations close flounder season, both commercially and recreationally, through November to protect the fish on their way to spawn.
The Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier in Gulf Shores is another fantastic spot to cast a line. Anglers can catch a variety of species here throughout the year, such as sheepshead, red drum, Spanish mackerel, flounder, and whiting.
Fishing at the pier costs $9 per person and includes a fishing license for the day of purchase. This makes it an excellent place for visitors to fish while on vacation without spending a pretty penny. The pier has a bait and tackle shop with rod and reel rentals, so you can get all the gear you need for a day of fishing.
Those looking to dive into the world of fishing can participate in Angler Academy at the pier. This program is a beginner's guide to saltwater fishing and gives you a low down on all the tools and rules of fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. It's perfect for kids and families.