Fairhope, AL Fishing Trip — July

Your Fairhope, AL Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 89°F / Low 77°F6" rain · 13 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in July

8 species
King MackerelExcellent
King Mackerel
Various
CobiaExcellent
Cobia
Various
RedfishGood
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
GrouperGood
Grouper
Various
Spotted SeatroutGood
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Black DrumGood
Black Drum
Various
Red SnapperGood
Red Snapper
Various
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various

July Weather in Fairhope

89°F
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
6"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

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

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum fork length

Possession limit is the same as the daily bag limit.

Cobia
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person per day, 2 per vessel per day
Size Limit:36-inch minimum fork length

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

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.

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