On the water
Fishing & Boating on Dauphin Island
Where Mobile Bay meets the Gulf, the fishing starts on the beach and runs all the way offshore.
From Waterbirds
Surf fishing starts at the bottom of the stairs; the landing and the marina are a short drive east.
Dauphin Island guide
From the Beach & Piers
Surf fishing
Cast right from the beach below the house for whatever’s running. Bring your own rods and reels: the ones in the photos are decor.
License
You’ll need an Alabama saltwater fishing license, available online from Outdoor Alabama.
East End Landing
A public fishing pier and boat launches at the mouth of Mobile Bay.
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Charters & the Marina
Inshore
Redfish, speckled trout and flounder in the bay, the bayous and the passes.
Offshore
Red snapper, grouper, amberjack and king mackerel in the Gulf, with charter captains based on the island.
Dauphin Island Marina
A full-service marina near the foot of the bridge.
Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
Every July, the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo turns the island into one of the biggest fishing tournaments on the coast.
Tips
Before You Go
- Buy your license before you go.
- Rinse and store tackle under the house, not inside.
- Book offshore charters early for summer weekends.
Hours, prices and schedules change. Check the official source before you go: Town of Dauphin Island: Beaches · Outdoor Alabama (licenses).
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