Alabama · Mobile Bay
REDFISH FISHING
IN FORT MORGAN
Fort Morgan is an outstanding destination for redfish fishing, with peak season in March, April, May and good catches in January, February, June. Book a charter and target redfish with local experts.
About Redfish Fishing in Fort Morgan
Also known as Red Drum, one of the most sought-after inshore gamefish in the Gulf. Known for powerful runs and the distinctive spot on the tail.
Redfish — also called Red Drum — are the most popular inshore gamefish along the Gulf and South Atlantic coasts. They are bronze-copper in color with one or more distinctive black spots near the tail, which scientists believe confuse predators into attacking the wrong end. Juveniles (called "rat reds") are bright gold or copper, while bull reds over 30 inches take on a deeper bronze-red hue with a pronounced hump behind the head. Males and females are visually identical, though females grow larger and are the primary spawners.
Scientific name: Sciaenops ocellatus
Redfish Seasonal Calendar — Fort Morgan
Month-by-month availability for redfish in Fort Morgan, AL.
How to Catch Redfish in Fort Morgan
Techniques & Bait
Live shrimp under a popping cork is the most reliable year-round technique. Soft plastic jigs (gold spoons, paddle-tail swimbaits on 1/4 oz jigheads) worked along oyster bars and grass flat edges are deadly. For trophy bulls in the fall, fresh-cut mullet or blue crab on a Carolina rig fished near passes and jetties is hard to beat. Sight-casting to tailing reds on shallow flats with gold spoons or fly-rod presentations is the pinnacle of the sport.
Recommended Tackle
Medium or medium-light spinning rod (7 ft), 2500-3000 size reel, 10-15 lb braided line, 20 lb fluorocarbon leader. For bull reds: medium-heavy rod, 4000 reel, 20-30 lb braid, 30 lb leader.
Best Inshore Fishing Spots in Fort Morgan
Top spots where local captains target redfish and other inshore species.
Fort Morgan Rock Walls
The historic rock walls and riprap surrounding Fort Morgan at the tip of the peninsula create excellent inshore structure that holds sheepshead, redfish, flounder, and black drum year-round. The submerged granite boulders are covered in oysters and barnacles that attract sheepshead in huge numbers during the cooler months from November through March. Anglers wade along the rocks or fish from small boats, dropping fiddler crabs and live shrimp tight to the wall for consistent catches.
Little Point Clear
Little Point Clear is a marshy peninsula on the bay side of Fort Morgan that creates a sheltered cove with grass flats and oyster reefs holding speckled trout, redfish, and flounder. The point's shallow waters warm quickly in spring, drawing fish onto the flats earlier than many other locations in Mobile Bay. Wade anglers and kayak fishermen work the edges of the grass beds on incoming tides, sight-casting to tailing redfish feeding on shrimp and small crabs.
Dixey Bar Flats
Dixey Bar is a massive sand and shell flat extending from the Fort Morgan Peninsula into Mobile Bay, creating one of the most productive sight-fishing areas on the Alabama coast. Speckled trout, redfish, and flounder hold along the bar's edges and deeper pockets where tidal current funnels baitfish across the shallow bottom. The bar's exposed position at the bay mouth means it receives fresh Gulf water on incoming tides, keeping water quality high and fish populations healthy.
Bay Side Marsh Ponds
The bay side of the Fort Morgan Peninsula features a series of marshy ponds and tidal pools connected to Mobile Bay by narrow tidal guts that fill and drain with each tide cycle. Redfish, flounder, and speckled trout move into these shallow back-marsh areas on rising tides to feed on trapped shrimp and baitfish. The ponds are accessible primarily by kayak or shallow-draft skiff, offering a secluded and productive inshore experience away from boat traffic.
Other Species in Fort Morgan
More fish you can target while visiting Fort Morgan.
Redfish Fishing in Fort Morgan — FAQ
The peak months for Redfish fishing in Fort Morgan are March, April, May, September, October. During these months, Redfish are most active and abundant in the Fort Morgan area.
Redfish fishing charters in Fort Morgan are typically inshore trips. Prices vary by trip duration and group size. Most charters include all gear, bait, licenses, and fish cleaning.
Live shrimp under a popping cork is the most reliable year-round technique. Soft plastic jigs (gold spoons, paddle-tail swimbaits on 1/4 oz jigheads) worked along oyster bars and grass flat edges are deadly. For trophy bulls in the fall, fresh-cut mullet or blue crab on a Carolina rig fished near passes and jetties is hard to beat. Sight-casting to tailing reds on shallow flats with gold spoons or fly-rod presentations is the pinnacle of the sport.
No — when you book a charter in Fort Morgan, your captain provides all required Alabama fishing licenses as part of the trip.
Redfish regulations in Alabama include minimum size limits and bag limits that vary by season. Your captain will know the current regulations and ensure compliance.
While targeting Redfish in Fort Morgan, you may also catch Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Vermilion Snapper, Pompano. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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