Mobile Bay Fishing Calendar – Reelfroggy Charters
Your Month‑by‑Month Guide to Inshore & Nearshore Fishing (0–9 Miles)
Fairhope • Mobile Bay • Dauphin Island • Fort Morgan • Gulf Coast, Alabama
Welcome to the official Reelfroggy Charters Mobile Bay Fishing Calendar, your complete month‑by‑month guide to what’s biting in Mobile Bay and the nearshore Gulf waters out to 9 miles. Whether you're targeting redfish, speckled trout, tarpon, or red snapper, this calendar helps you plan the perfect fishing charter trip.
This Mobile Bay fishing calendar page is for anglers searching for Mobile Bay fishing, Dauphin Island fishing charters, Fort Morgan fishing, Alabama tarpon season, red snapper season Alabama, and nearshore reef fishing. If you're looking to know what's typically catchable and in season, you're in the right place.
Mobile Bay & Nearshore Fishing Calendar (By Month)
| Month | Inshore Species | Nearshore Species (0–9 miles) | Seasonal Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Speckled Trout, Redfish, Sheepshead, Black Drum | Bull Reds, Sheepshead, Black Drum | Winter fishing means deep channels, bridges, and structure. Bull reds school near the jetties and bay mouth. |
| February | Sheepshead, Redfish, Trout, Black Drum | Sheepshead, Bull Reds | Peak sheepshead season around pilings and reefs. Excellent time for Mobile Bay redfish and big drum. |
| March | Sheepshead, Redfish, Trout, Pompano | Sheepshead, Early Spanish Mackerel, Bull Reds | Spring transition begins. Early Spanish mackerel show up near Dauphin Island and Fort Morgan beaches. |
| April | Trout, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Pompano | Spanish Mackerel, Early King Mackerel, Jack Crevalle | Bait returns to the bay. Nearshore Spanish and early kings fire up along the Gulf beaches. |
| May | Trout, Redfish, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, Tarpon (early) | Cobia, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Jack Crevalle | Cobia migration peaks. Tarpon begin showing along the beaches, Dixie Bar, and Fort Morgan. |
| June | Trout, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Tarpon | Red Snapper, Grouper, Triggerfish, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Mangrove Snapper, Sharks, Tarpon | Prime Tarpon season. Summer reef fishing lights up with snapper, grouper, and kings. |
| July | Trout, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Sharks, Tarpon | Red Snapper, Grouper, Triggerfish, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, Sharks, Tarpon | Peak Tarpon fishing along Dauphin Island and Gulf Shores. Reefs loaded with snapper and grouper. |
| August | Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Mangrove Snapper, Tarpon | Red Snapper (if open), Grouper, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Mangrove Snapper, Sharks, Tarpon | Late‑season Tarpon still strong. Hot weather pushes fish deeper on reefs and rigs. |
| September | Redfish, Trout, Flounder | King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, Mangrove Snapper | Fall cool‑down improves the bite. Peak Spanish and king mackerel action nearshore. |
| October | Redfish, Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Pompano | King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, Bull Reds, Mangrove Snapper | One of the best months for Mobile Bay fishing. Massive bull red runs along the beaches. |
| November | Redfish, Trout, Sheepshead, Flounder | Bull Reds, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Mangrove Snapper | Cooling water pushes fish deeper. Bull reds school heavily near the mouth of Mobile Bay. |
| December | Redfish, Trout, Sheepshead, Black Drum | Bull Reds, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper | Winter patterns return. Nearshore bull reds remain reliable around the jetties and channels. |
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- Local expertise in Mobile Bay, Dauphin Island, and Fort Morgan
- Inshore & nearshore trips tailored to your goals
- Family‑friendly, veteran‑friendly, and beginner‑friendly
- Target everything from redfish to tarpon to red snapper
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Reelfroggy Charters
Mobile Bay • Dauphin Island • Fort Morgan
Inshore & Nearshore Fishing (0–9 Miles)
Ready to fish? Reach out anytime and let’s get you on the water. To check Fairhope inshore fishing charter availability and plan your trip, call or text Capt. Rick at (251) 270-1183 or submit our quick contact form. If we’re on the water, we’ll get back to you as soon as we’re off the boat or back in cell range.
