Fishing in Gulf Shores Alabama?

Question

I am taking my family on vacation in Gulf Shores Alabama in June and we plan on doing some shore/pier fishing. What kind of fish will we catch and what kind of tackle/bait shall we use?

Answer 1

I fish From Perdido pass to Fort Morgan Every year in the Spring and in the Fall. I use light tackle with pieces of shrimp to catch small whiting. I then hook the whiting through the nose and use them for bait on the bottom. Cast them into the deep water beyond the sand bar if you can. I catch blues and Jacks this way. Also, Kings and Spanish run the beach at that time of year, and you can catch them on large spoons. In the pass, I use Shrimp (Dead and alive) and squid to catch pompano, reds, sheepshead, and blues. A good rig is an egg sinker above a swivel with a leader 2-3' long, fished on the bottom. Use a sinker large enough to get to the bottom, but small enough to drift with the current. If you want to fish for larger reds, I might suggest Fort Morgan point. Fish in the line where the bay waters meet the gulf waters (It forms a wake). I will be there in May and June also, look for a black and Gray boat named "Fish Tales" and give me a holler. If you want more specifics, check with the local bait shops, they are always willing to help.

Answer 2

I've fished a few times down there. Try fishing the Perdido pass. The last time I was there I hit it with the tide going out and was catching small fish using a cork and shrimp for bait near the rocks. I would then hook it on a larger rig (I found using a steel leader and no weights worked best) and throw them out. I never was able to land anything, first fish bit the head off, second bit the tail (hooked on the other end of course and I had a weight) then I used two hooks and swivel got straitened out. Then I fly lined it and hooked one, fought it about ten minutes and then tried to horse him and, snap. I'm guessing it was a king mackerel. The kings, Spanish and reds do good this year. Good luck.

Answer 3

squid,mullett,shrimp seem to be the most common baits that i have seen people use as well as myself.
i have caught reef sharks,big bull reds,and alot of other smaller fish,such as trout and whitings.the whiteings are pretty good fighters as far as size go and if u catch enough of them they make a decent meal.
also if u are their at the time they are running u can catch spanish mackeral.they are really good to eat also.although i think they run in the spring.
well good luck to u.

Answer 4

You might be able to get king mackeral, if they are running.
Sharks are always fun but they scare the tourists!

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http://www.fishinggulfshores.com/