Dauphin Island, AL Fishing Trip — February

Your Dauphin Island, AL Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 62°F / Low 54°F3.6" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in February

8 species
Spotted SeatroutGood
Spotted Seatrout
Various
RedfishFair
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
GrouperFair
Grouper
Various
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various
Red SnapperFair
Red Snapper
Various
Black DrumFair
Black Drum
Various
King MackerelLow
King Mackerel
Various
CobiaLow
Cobia
Various

February Weather in Dauphin Island

62°F
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
3.6"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

19 Guides Matched

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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 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.

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Species Regulations

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.

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.

Grouper
Season:Varies by species; check current regulations
Bag Limit:Aggregate of 4 grouper per person per day (species-specific limits apply)
Size Limit:Varies by species; check current regulations

Different grouper species have different size and bag limits. Gag grouper is typically closed January 1 - April 30.

Flounder
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum total length
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