Gulf Flounder

Orange Beach offers excellent opportunities for targeting Gulf Flounder in its expansive bays and estuaries. Perdido Bay and Wolf Bay are particularly productive areas. The fall months (September-November) are considered prime time, coinciding with the flounder migration. However, consistent catches can be made throughout the year. Focus your efforts around docks, piers, and grass flats. A proven technique is to use a Carolina rig with live shrimp or small baitfish, slowly dragging it along the bottom. Nighttime gigging is also a popular and effective method. Many anglers wade the shallows around lighted areas, looking for the telltale silhouette of a flounder. One local tip: try fishing around the bridges at night, as the lights attract baitfish, which in turn attract flounder. Be mindful of boat traffic and strong currents. The flounder in Orange Beach are known for their quality, with many fish exceeding the minimum size limit. Always consult the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for current size and bag limits before heading out.