Red Bay, AL Fishing Trip — April
Your Red Bay, AL Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 75°F / Low 57°F7.8" rain · 11 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in April
8 species
ExcellentSpotted Seatrout
Various
ExcellentFlounder
Various
ExcellentRed Snapper
Various
GoodKing Mackerel
Various
GoodRedfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
GoodGrouper
Various
GoodCobia
Various
GoodBlack Drum
Various
April Weather in Red Bay
75°F
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
7.8"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
8 Guides Near Red Bay
No guides are based in Red Bay, 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
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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.
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.
Flounder
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum total length
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.
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.