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Dauphin Island, AL Fishing Trip — April

Your Dauphin Island, AL Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 73°F / Low 68°F1.9" rain · 2 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in April

8 species
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
Spotted SeatroutExcellent
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Red SnapperExcellent
Red Snapper
Various
RedfishGood
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
King MackerelGood
King Mackerel
Various
GrouperGood
Grouper
Various
CobiaGood
Cobia
Various
Black DrumGood
Black Drum
Various

April Weather in Dauphin Island

73°F
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
1.9"
Rainfall
2
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

19 Guides Matched

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Dauphin Island Marina Inc - Dauphin Island Marina Inc
Dauphin Island Marina Inc

Dauphin Island Marina Inc

4.7(381)Top Rated

Contact Dauphin Island Marina to book your next boat tour or rental on Dauphin Island. Our friendly staff is more than ready to help you! Book online!

Dauphin Island, Alabama
Deep Sea Fishing D.I. Charters - Deep Sea Fishing D.I. Charters
Deep Sea Fishing D.I. Charters

Deep Sea Fishing D.I. Charters

5(197)Top Rated

Local Deep Sea Fishing Guide. Grew Up Dauphin Island Fishing. Loves Sharing Deep Sea Fishing Experiences. Call or Book Online and Go Deep Sea Fishing!

Dauphin Island, Alabama
D.I. Reef Monster - D.I. Reef Monster
D.I. Reef Monster

D.I. Reef Monster

5(142)Top Rated

D.I. Reef Monster is a charter boat operating out of Dauphin Island, Alabama offering fishing charters and sightseeing trips across the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Dauphin Island, Alabama
Captain Mikes Deep Sea Fishing - Captain Mikes Deep Sea Fishing
Captain Mikes Deep Sea Fishing

Captain Mikes Deep Sea Fishing

4.9(55)Top Rated
Dauphin Island, Alabama
Dauphin Island Inshore Charters LLC - Dauphin Island Inshore Charters LLC
Dauphin Island Inshore Charters LLC

Dauphin Island Inshore Charters LLC

5(41)Top Rated
Dauphin Island, Alabama
Captain T’s Fishing Charters - Captain T’s Fishing Charters
Captain T’s Fishing Charters

Captain T’s Fishing Charters

4.8(47)Top Rated
Dauphin Island, Alabama
Harrison Fishing Guide Service - Harrison Fishing Guide Service
Harrison Fishing Guide Service

Harrison Fishing Guide Service

5(27)Top Rated
Dauphin Island, Alabama
Finatics Dauphin Island Fishing Charters - Finatics Dauphin Island Fishing Charters
Finatics Dauphin Island Fishing Charters

Finatics Dauphin Island Fishing Charters

4.2(63)

Voted best among all Dauphin Island Fishing Charters, our saltwater guides provide family inshore, offshore, deep sea, and SNAPPER fishing charter trips!

offshoreinshoreBluefish
Dauphin Island, Alabama
Underdog Fishing Charters - Underdog Fishing Charters
Underdog Fishing Charters

Underdog Fishing Charters

4.7(23)Top Rated

We offer the best Charter Fishing in coastal Alabama! Come Fish with us! We are here for all your fishing needs.

Dauphin Island, Alabama
Fear Knot Fishing Charters - Fear Knot Fishing Charters
Fear Knot Fishing Charters

Fear Knot Fishing Charters

5(12)Top Rated

Discover top-notch fishing charters at Dauphin Island Marina! Get ready to set sail, cast your line, and enjoy an exhilarating day out on the water.

Dauphin Island, Alabama
Red Sky Fish Co. - Red Sky Fish Co.
Red Sky Fish Co.

Red Sky Fish Co.

5(7)Top Rated
Dauphin Island, Alabama
Show N Tail Fishing Charters LLC - Show N Tail Fishing Charters LLC
Show N Tail Fishing Charters LLC

Show N Tail Fishing Charters LLC

5(5)Top Rated

Discover the best Dauphin Island fishing charters with Show N Tail. Your Gulf adventure awaits - book now for an incredible fishing experience!

Dauphin Island, Alabama
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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Redfish

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

King Mackerel

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Grouper

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Flounder

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For offshore / inshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Light rain jacket

Alabama Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$13.10
Non-Resident$51.80
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately.

Buy License Online — Alabama

Species Regulations

Flounder
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum total length
Spotted Seatrout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per person per day
Size Limit:15-22 inch total length

Only one spotted seatrout over 22 inches may be possessed per person.

Red Snapper
Season:Varies annually; check current regulations
Bag Limit:2 per person per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum total length

Season dates and bag limits are subject to change based on federal regulations and quota monitoring. Check current regulations before fishing.

Redfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:16-26 inch total length

Only one redfish over 26 inches may be possessed per vessel. It is illegal to possess redfish in federal waters.

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