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Gulf Shores, AL Fishing Trip — May

Your Gulf Shores, AL Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 80°F / Low 71°F6.7" rain · 17 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
King MackerelExcellent
King Mackerel
Various
RedfishExcellent
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
GrouperExcellent
Grouper
Various
Spotted SeatroutExcellent
Spotted Seatrout
Various
CobiaExcellent
Cobia
Various
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
Red SnapperExcellent
Red Snapper
Various
Black DrumExcellent
Black Drum
Various

May Weather in Gulf Shores

80°F
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
6.7"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days

Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

25 Guides Matched

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Off The Hook Charters - Off The Hook Charters
Off The Hook Charters

Off The Hook Charters

4.9(261)Top Rated

Come fishing on the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast with Captain Perry Davis. Located in Gulf Shores, Alabama, Off The Hook Charters launches out of Fort Morgan Marina and offers offshore, inshore and nearshore fishing trips.

Gulf Shores, Alabama
Island Marine Charters - Island Marine Charters
Island Marine Charters

Island Marine Charters

5(123)Top Rated

Fishing charters Gulf Shores, Alabama. Island Marine Charters inshore fishing charters with Captain Joe Buskens

Gulf Shores, Alabama
Red Sky Fish - Red Sky Fish
Red Sky Fish

Red Sky Fish

5(98)Top Rated

Red Sky Fishing Co. trips include Trolling, Expeditions, Bar Hopping, and Tours servicing the entire Mobile Bay, Dauplhin Island, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach area

inshore
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Stressed Out Charters - Stressed Out Charters
Stressed Out Charters

Stressed Out Charters

5(81)Top Rated

Gulf Shores / Fort MorganAlabama

Gulf Shores, Alabama
Island Time Charters - Island Time Charters
Island Time Charters

Island Time Charters

5(62)Top Rated
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Black Flag Company - Black Flag Company
Black Flag Company

Black Flag Company

4.9(69)Top Rated

Experience unforgettable fishing charters with Orange Beach's best! Catch the big ones with our friendly and experienced crew. Book your charter today!

Gulf Shores, Alabama
Freebird charters - Freebird charters
Freebird charters

Freebird charters

4.9(61)Top Rated

Looking for a charter in Orange Beach or Gulf Shores, Alabama to offshore deep sea, nearshore, inshore or back bay fishing, Free Bird Charters is your bet. We fish for speckled trout, redfish, white trout, flounder, to red snapper fishing in the gulf.

BluefishRed SnapperRedfish
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Nelson Inshore Fishing Charters - Nelson Inshore Fishing Charters
Nelson Inshore Fishing Charters

Nelson Inshore Fishing Charters

4.9(54)Top Rated

Family focused, relaxing, and secluded fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama with Nelson Inshore Fishing Charters.

Gulf Shores, Alabama
Msc Fishing Charters - Msc Fishing Charters
Msc Fishing Charters

Msc Fishing Charters

5(37)Top Rated

MSC Fishing Charters offers nearshore and offshore saltwater fishing charters for fishing enthusiasts in Gulf Shores & Fort Morgan, AL.

Gulf Shores, Alabama
Nicole Fishing Charters - Nicole Fishing Charters
Nicole Fishing Charters

Nicole Fishing Charters

5(34)Top Rated

Experience Fort Morgan Alabama at its best when you charter The "KNOT WORKING" or "JUS CHILLN" for a fishing trip or dolphin cruise.

Gulf Shores, Alabama
Red Eye Charters - Red Eye Charters
Red Eye Charters

Red Eye Charters

4.8(33)Top Rated

Red Eye Charters is a full service, half or full day charter specializing in Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Tuna Fishing, and Deep Dropping

Tuna
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Scales N Tails Charters - Scales N Tails Charters
Scales N Tails Charters

Scales N Tails Charters

5(23)Top Rated
Gulf Shores, 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
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King Mackerel

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

Redfish

saltwater
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

Spotted Seatrout

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 inshore Fishing

  • 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.

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.

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.

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