Fairhope, AL Fishing Trip — April

Your Fairhope, AL Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in April

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

8 Guides Matched

$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 inshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • 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

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.

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