04/29/25 The waters in Mobile Bay
Currently Mobile Bay is experiencing a mild beginning of the Winter season with water temperatures in the 40 to 50 degree range. The winds are currently variable inshore, but could cause some problems in deep water. Fishing is highly recommended here at this time.
Many species are available including Grouper(GAG), Grouper(Red), Redfish, Snapper, Pompano, Mackerel, Flounder, Shark, Bluefish, Bonito, Speckled Trout and many others.
Tides: Tideschart
Weather: National Weather Service
Winter
Redfish, Speckled Trout, Red Snapper, Grouper
Spring
Bonito, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Red Snapper, Speckled Trout
Summer
King and Spanish Mackerel, Barracuda, Redfish, Tarpon, Bluefish, Bonito, Black Drum, Cobia, Red Snapper, Speckled Trout
Fall
Striped Bass, Red Snapper, Sea Trout, Bluefish, Redfish, Bonita, Cobia
Tips and Techniques: Locating schools of small baitfish will help you find the larger species of game fish such as tarpon. The waters are loaded with baitfish and tarpon from twelve to sixty pounds are there feeding on them.
Recommended Gear: Fly Rod: Perfect Fly SS Series
Fly Line: Perfect Fly “DC” Fly Line
Leaders: Perfect Fly Hand-Tied Tapered Leaders
Tippet: Perfect Fly Perfect-Flex Nylon Tippet, size 0X-2X
Recommended Flies:
Redfish: Flats Crab: size 2, Brown Crab: size 4, Yellow Shrimp: size 2, White Shrimp: size 4, Olive and White Clouser Minnow, size 2,
Tarpon: Brown Crab: size 4, Green Tarpon Baitfish
Recommended Gear: Rod: Perfect Fly SS Series, 9ft seven weight
Fly Line: Perfect Fly “DC” Fly Line
Leaders: Perfect Fly Hand-Tied Tapered Leaders for Redfish
Tippet: Perfect Fly Perfect-Flex Nylon Tippet, size 0X