Gainesville, AL Fishing Trip — October
Your Gainesville, AL Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 78°F / Low 58°F3.1" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in October
5 species
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
GoodStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FairFlathead Catfish
Various
FairWhite Bass
Various
October Weather in Gainesville
78°F
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
3.1"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
2 Guides Near Gainesville
No guides are based in Gainesville, but these guides operate nearby.
$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
Alabama Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$13.10
Non-Resident$51.80
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately.
Species Regulations
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum total length
Some water bodies may have different size or creel limits. Check local regulations before fishing.
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:22-inch minimum
There are specific regulations for certain areas, so anglers should consult the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division regulations for details.
Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Only one flathead catfish over 34 inches may be harvested per day.