On the water
Fishing & Boating on Dauphin Island
At the mouth of Mobile Bay, Dauphin Island offers piers, inshore flats and quick runs to the Gulf.
From Pelican Pointe
Surf fishing starts on the beach outside the door; the East End Landing and the marina are a short drive east.
Dauphin Island guide
Fishing from Shore
Surf fishing
Cast from the beach for whatever’s running. You’ll need an Alabama saltwater fishing license.
East End Landing
A 250-foot public fishing pier and two public boat launches at the mouth of Mobile Bay.
Cedar Point Fishing Pier
Just before the bridge on the mainland side. It charges admission, but you don’t need a separate fishing license there.
Dauphin Island guide
Charters & the Marina
Inshore
Redfish, speckled trout and flounder in the bay, bayous and channels.
Offshore
Red snapper, grouper, amberjack and king mackerel in the Gulf, with many captains to choose from.
Dauphin Island Marina
A full-service marina at the foot of the Dauphin Island Bridge, with transient slips.
Fishing Rodeo
Each July the island hosts the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, one of the biggest fishing tournaments on the coast.
Tips
Before You Go
- Buy your saltwater license online before you go.
- Rinse gear outside and keep fishing tackle out of the house.
Hours, prices and schedules change. Check the official source before you go: Town of Dauphin Island: Beaches · Alabama Outdoor Resources (licenses).
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