Cobia Fishing in Alabama

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Island Girl Charters

Island Girl Charters offers deep sea charter fishing for Red Snapper, Grouper, Triggerfish and more in Gulf Shores, Alabama. We also offer Cobia Fishing Charters as well as offshore multi-day trips for Tuna, Marlin and Swordfish. Our customers come from Pensacola, Mobile, Orange Beach and all over!

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Orange Beach, Alabama

Seasonal Activity Chart

Current Status: poor

Low activity season. Cobia are less active and catches may be limited. Consider targeting other species.

BEST

GOOD

FAIR

POOR

Cobia

Various

Cobia fishing in AL: focus on seasonal forage and water conditions near Bay Minette. Use natural presentations and adjust depth with temperature and current.

How to Catch Cobia

Typical Size

Length: Varies by fishery

Weight: Varies by fishery

Habitat

•Local structure and edges
•Current seams
•Bait concentrations
•Depth changes

Where & When to Fish

Target Locations

•Current seams
•Points/edges
•Structure holding bait

Best Times

•Dawn/dusk and nights
•Moving tides or peak current

Bias patterns to Bay Minette area: use local structure (passes/bridges for coastal; channels/points for inland) and match depth to temperature.

Cobia Fishing Regulations in Alabama

Open Season

Year-round

Daily Bag Limit

1 per person per day, 2 per vessel per day

Size Limit

36-inch minimum fork length

License Required

Saltwater fishing license

Vessel limit applies even if more than two anglers are on board.

⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Alabama state wildlife agency before fishing.

Popular Cities for Cobia Fishing in Alabama

Orange Beach Grand Bay Point Clear Mobile Red Bay Bay Minette Fairhope Fort Morgan

Other Popular Species in Alabama

Carp Hybrid Striped Bass Bluegill Channel Catfish White Bass Largemouth Bass Flathead Catfish Crappie