Alabama Point
Fish the color change on incoming water, give the rocks room, and watch for wind opposing the tide.
Coastal Alabama
Orange Beach fishing conditions & bite forecast
Orange Beach combines clean pass water at Alabama Point with protected canals, docks, grass, and creek mouths. Use the live dashboard for the latest wind, waves, tides, and marine advisories.
Primary targetRedfish
Go-to baitShrimp · ¼ oz jighead
Best waterPass edge · canals
State rulesOutdoor Alabama
Where to start
Ono Island
Pitch shrimp or a small paddletail beneath shaded docks, then move after several clean presentations.
Cotton Bayou
On a falling tide, work creek mouths where bait drains across grass and shell.
Live bait around Orange Beach
J&M Tackle
25125 Canal Rd · 251-981-5460. Live shrimp and minnows, rods, reels, and inshore and offshore tackle.
Caribe Marina Dock Store
28101 Perdido Beach Blvd · 251-980-8410. Live bait, tackle, fuel, drinks, and boat supplies.
Call ahead
Live bait inventory changes quickly. Confirm availability and hours before making a dedicated stop.
Rules and official sources
Coastal Alabama regulates redfish, speckled trout, flounder, sheepshead, and Florida pompano with species-specific size, bag, and seasonal rules.
- Outdoor Alabama saltwater size and creel limits
- NOAA Tides & Currents
- National Weather Service Mobile/Pensacola
Alabama and federal waters can have different rules. Confirm jurisdiction, closures, and current limits before keeping fish.