Orange Beach, AL Fishing Trip — May

Your Orange Beach, AL Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 81°F / Low 70°F6.8" rain · 15 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

11 species
RedfishExcellent
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
King MackerelExcellent
King Mackerel
Various
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
GrouperExcellent
Grouper
Various
CobiaExcellent
Cobia
Various
Spotted SeatroutExcellent
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Black DrumExcellent
Black Drum
Various
Florida PompanoExcellent
Florida Pompano
Various
Gulf FlounderExcellent
Gulf Flounder
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Southern FlounderExcellent
Southern Flounder
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Red SnapperExcellent
Red Snapper
Various

May Weather in Orange Beach

81°F
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
6.8"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days

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

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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.

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

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.

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.

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