Waterlands

Alabama · Eastern Gulf

Alabama saltwater fishing forecast

4 bay systems and 127 named spots on the Alabama Gulf coast, with 9 NOAA tide stations. Right now the top-scoring bay system is North Mobile Bay at 74 for Atlantic croaker.

In peak season this week: Atlantic croaker, Gray snapper and Red drum.

Bay systems
4
Named spots
127
Tide stations
9
Species guides
19
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Bay systems right now · 4

Scores from the Waterlands engine, computed 1:37 PM CDT. Best window is the rest of today.

74Great
North Mobile Bay

GMZ630 · 33 named spots

Top now: Atlantic croaker · Best window 7 PM-12 AM (peak 74)

74Great
South Mobile Bay

GMZ631 · 21 named spots

Top now: Red drum · Best window 7 PM-12 AM (peak 74)

73Great
Mississippi Sound

GMZ632 · 53 named spots

Top now: Gray snapper · Best window 7 PM-12 AM (peak 73)

73Great
Perdido Bay Area

GMZ633 · 20 named spots

Top now: Atlantic croaker · Best window 7 PM-12 AM (peak 73)

Scoring best right now

Each species' best score in a Alabama bay system this hour.

Species guides · 19

Season, water temperature, depth, structure, tackle and regulations for each species in Alabama waters.

Regulations and licenses

ADCNR Marine Resources saltwater regulations Buy a Alabama fishing license License types

Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Marine Resources Division. Synced with ADCNR Marine Resources Sep 16, 2026.

A Saltwater Fishing License is required in the saltwater areas of Alabama. Anglers under 16 and residents 65 and older are exempt, but residents 16 and older who are not required to buy an annual saltwater license, such as those 65 and older, must complete the free Saltwater Angler Registration. Licenses expire August 31. ADCNR links to MyOutdoorAlabama for online sales.

No reviewed rules are on file for Alabama yet. Check the regulator's page before you keep a fish.