Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

April 7, 2017

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Things are firing up and anglers are hitting the water! The Speckled Trout bite has been good as they work their way out of the rivers and creeks while the water warms up. They are swimming the lower bay and passes. The intracoastal waterway is still really good and down into big Lagoon while you work your way into Florida is holding fish on the grass beds. Flounder are picking up but they aren’t red hot yet. Redfish are doing well into this week. The upper bay through creek mouths, intracoastal and mouths of the rivers has been good. Off the beach the Pompano (Pompano, Florida) and Whiting (Kingfish, Southern) are solid. Sheepshead have slowed down as temperatures increase and the spawn comes to an end. Kings (Mackerel, King) and Spanish (Mackerel, Spanish) are plentiful off the beaches. Spanish are running the passes in the morning. Troll for them up and down the beach. The Kings are decent sizes and are expected to increase. The Cobia bite is early this year and is great in terms of size and numbers. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Reds (Drum, Red) are solid in Mobile to Fort. Morgan. They are holding up on structure. It’s still a bit early for Tripletail. With all the fronts the water is a bit messy in the bay but is still easily fishable. Water quality and conditions are decent. Rains will push the Trout out of the creeks. Warmer water helps this along so fishing structure is best. The sizes are decent. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for additional angling tips and tricks!



BAIT REPORT – Most anglers are staying inshore since the waters are so rough.


Sam’s Bait and Tackle
251-981-4245
samsorangebeach@gmail.com

March 29, 2017

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – When the wind cooperates the fishing has been great. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are out in the bay while the Reds (Drum, Red) are still in the rivers. Fish the Gas Rigs and artificial oyster reefs along with channel marks and pilings to find Trout. Old piers and manmade structure in deeper water is they key. Sheepshead are swimming the gas rigs in the bay. Shrimp has been the best bait overall, live or artificial will working. Cocahoes on a quarter ounce jig head or saltwater Assassins are also productive. This should continue into the weekend if the wind dies down. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for additional angling tips and tricks!



BAIT REPORT – Menhaden have begun to show up. Shrimp should arrive in the bay within the next month.


Capt. Lee Robinson Mobile Bay Charters
251-421-6797
www.mobilebaycharters.com

March 23, 2017

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Reds (Drum, Red) and Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) are still swimming structure this week. Search the rigs to find them, but keep in mind they are going deep while still staying inside the bay. Live Shrimp has been the key bait however grubs are a good alternative during the day. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for additional angling tips and tricks!






Shirley’s Bait & Tackle
251-438-6010

March 14, 2017

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Jetties and the pass are producing Flounder (Flounder, Southern) and Sheepshead. Reds (Drum, Red) are on top. On the calm days they are in Mobile Bay as well. Jigs cast at schools near the surface are doing well, especially if there’s Glass Minnows. A new wave of Sheepshead has moved in which is encouraging. A handful of Pompano (Pompano, Florida) have arrived. The Sheepshead are the hot ticket, and you can fish them on structure during tougher days when the Reds don’t cooperate. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for additional angling tips and tricks!






Captain Ringo Captain Ringo’s Inshore Fishing
251-504-5867
captringo@gmail.com

March 7, 2017

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – The bay has been a bit windy for anglers to get out in the past week. Most anglers are sticking to the creeks, canals and rivers. They are producing decent Specks (Seatrout, Spotted), especially in the canals. Fish along the bottom using live Shrimp or artificials to hook them. Sheepshead are swimming structure. White Trout (Seatrout, Sand) have been caught in the Turning Basin. Reds (Drum, Red) are a bit slower but can be found in Fowl River if you are willing to put some time in. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for additional angling tips and tricks!






Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

March 1, 2017

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – With the warmer water temperatures we are seeing the beginnings of a Springtime bite. We are mostly fishing for Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) and Redfish (Drum, Red) using live Shrimp under a popping cork. Sheepshead are also starting their spawn around structures. Rocks, rigs, bridges, seawalls and pilings are key areas to search for them. Around Dauphin Island the water is clean and we are seeing improved conditions around Mobile River. A lot of the Trout are still in the rivers. They haven’t moved out of the bay onto the flats just yet, but that should happen soon. Bull Redfish should fire up on the beaches eating the Pogies (Menhaden) that are out there. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for additional angling tips and tricks!



BAIT REPORT – Menhaden are schooled up on the beaches around the mouth of the bay.


Capt. Richard Rutland Inshore Fishing Guide Service
251-459-5077
richard.rutland@yahoo.com www.coldbloodedfishing.com

February 21, 2017

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Speckled Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are coming out of the Tensaw and North Delta River. They are running thick. Fish the shorelines using chartreuse curly tails around the drop offs. Start your bait up on the shelf, once it heads over the drop off is when the Speck will hit it. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for additional angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Tuna (Tuna, Yellowfin) and Wahoo are great offshore around the deeper rigs. The Salt Domes or the Horseshoe rigs to the Southwest are producing on the chunk or troll. High speed troll for the Wahoo, then stop to chunk for Tuna when you see topwater action.

BAIT REPORT – We are seeing a good bit of Finger Mullet return. A few Alewives are mixed in. In the next few weeks we will see a substantial bait increase.


Sam’s Bait and Tackle
251-981-4245
samsorangebeach@gmail.com

February 14, 2017

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Sheepshead have been steady so far this year. They are on the rigs, inside the bay and outside right on the beach. They are producing the best bite due to their spawn. Shrimp, Fiddler Crabs or small Blue Crabs will work well to hook them. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are still in the river. Once we see some more consistent weather they will move out into the bay into the shallower water. MirrOdines are working better than live bait. Soft plastics are a good alternative. Redfish (Drum, Red) are taking Shrimp and their numbers are good. They are mostly caught in the rivers. You can also fish the piers and grass flats to find them.






Capt. Lee Robinson Mobile Bay Charters
251-421-6797
Gatortrout13@yahoo.com www.mobilebaycharters.com

February 8, 2017

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) are biting well into this week. They are up to 3 lbs with a few bigger sizes mixed in. Trout and Sheepshead are doing well in the canal. If you can get fiddlers, they are good for the Sheepshead. Shrimp is also a good bait for Sheepshead. Most anglers prefer using smaller Shrimp while fishing for Sheepshead. Natural colors on the drift are a good choice for the trout, so long as the water you’re fishing is clean. We have an incoming tide all day long and the Trout are feeding.






Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

January 31, 2017

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are biting in the mornings while Reds (Drum, Red) are becoming more prominent in the afternoon. Live Shrimp has been the key bait. Anglers are focusing on the lower bay so far with all the recent rain blowing out the upper rivers. Head to the ICW, creeks and rivers to avoid the wind as well. The fish will move back into the bay in the Spring.






Capt. Lee Robinson Mobile Bay Charters
251-421-6797
www.mobilebaycharters.com

January 25, 2017

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – In the ICW we are seeing decent catches of Sheepshead with some Redfish mixed in. Throughout the veins anglers are finding Trout (Seatrout, Spotted). There hasn’t been a lot of pressure in this area as of late. A lot of anglers are putting time in around the pass.






Sam’s Bait and Tackle
251-981-4250
samsorangebeach@gmail.com

January 25, 2017

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – The canal is on fire this week. The fishing is wide open for Redfish (Drum, Red), Sheepshead and Specks (Seatrout, Spotted). The Specks are everywhere. The best time of day to fish has been the early morning. Sheepshead are taking Fiddler Crabs and small Shrimp. Trout are loading up on artificials and live baits. They don’t seem to have a preference. Search for them on shorelines.






Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

January 18, 2017

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Artificials in the tidal rivers surrounding Mobile Bay have been productive. The rivers off of the Upper Bay are fishing better than those off the Lower Bay. As the temperature drops, we are slowing our presentation down, especially in deep water from 14-27 ft. Soft plastics on the bottom with a 3/8 oz jighead is key. Shallower rivers are producing better on hard baits such as suspending MirrOlures, Rattle Traps and Crankbaits. Slick Lures in Pearl White and Chartreuse is another great choice. Reds (Drum, Red) are turning up in great numbers throughout the morning during the falling tide. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are also out there. We hope to see this continue into next week.






Capt. Richard Rutland Inshore Fishing Guide Service
251-459-5077
richard.rutland@yahoo.com www.coldbloodedfishing.com

January 11, 2017

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Hey anglers! In order to bring you valuable, up to date content such as regulations, GPS Hotspots, and BRAND NEW features the Pro Angler App Pro Reports will be returning the week of January 16, 2017. Please feel free to take a look at last week’s reports for an idea of what’s biting or give your favorite local bait shop a shout! The Pro Angler App looks forward to bringing you lots of exciting changes as we kick off 2017!






Pro Angler Team

January 3, 2017

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – If you are fishing the Perdido Pass around Alabama Point and Orange beach we are seeing Redfish (Drum, Red) on the bottom around the bridge. Get right down to the bottom using Shrimp during a moving tide. Sheepshead are there as well on the bottom. Speckled Trout (Seatrout, Spotted), White Trout (Seatrout, Sand) and Black Snapper (Snapper, Gray) are in the deeper areas of Mobile Bay with structure such as reefs and concrete pilings. Trout are in 10-14 ft holes. They haven’t moved all the way up and with the good weather they are here. You can catch a good variety. Towards Fort Morgan the gas platforms are holding Sheepshead. There are huge sizes caught on the current. Search behind the poles as the fish avoid the current. The close platforms outside the gulf are covered in Sheepshead and Reds. Shrimp and Fiddler Crabs will hook them. Brown Shrimp is a good bait to bring with you. The pass around the jetties are holding Pompano (Pompano, Florida) that are taking Shrimp on a Pompano jig. It’s sometimes a bit rough to get out there. Top Gun Tackle has tons of great live bait this week! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for additional angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – The Tuna (Tuna, Yellowfin) bite is consistent when you can get out around the rigs this week. Petronas out to the Drillships has been a productive area. A lot of anglers are chunking hook them using live bait. You can certainly catch a few on the troll as well. A few nice Wahoo are being caught on the way in around the shelf. Sam’s Bait and Tackle 251-981-4245 samsorangebeach@gmail.com https://proangler.us/capt/samsbaitandtackle.png

BAIT REPORT – Fiddler Crabs can be caught this week however they are scattered. Pinfish can also be caught and used specifically for Redfish.


Captain Ringo Captain Ringo’s Inshore Fishing
251-504-5867
captringo@gmail.com

December 27, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – The Redfish (Drum, Red) and Sheepshead are continuing to bite into this week. Fiddler Crabs and live Shrimp are the key to hooking the Sheepshead. Tensaw River is a hot area to find the Reds while the Sheepshead are in the pass and holding up on structure. The Flounder (Flounder, Southern) bite is just about gone however you may see some stragglers around. A few White Trout (Seatrout, Sand) have still been caught in Terry Harbor. Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) are also consistent into this week. Fish the Mobile Bay area as well as Tensaw River to find them. Stop in to Sam’s Bait and Tackle for some great holiday sales and specials! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for additional angling tips and tricks!






Sam’s Bait and Tackle
251-981-4245
samsorangebeach@gmail.com

December 19, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – The wind has kept anglers inshore this week. We are seeing Speckled Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) in Mobile Bay and the Tensaw River area. The Flounder (Flounder, Southern) bite is slow. Sheepshead are great in the pass on Fiddler Crabs and live Shrimp. The Redfish (Drum, Red) will also continue to be caught. They are the best bite along with Sheepshead. Terry Cove Harbor is holding some great White Trout (Seatrout, Sand). They love small, artificial, white Grubs.

OFFSHORE – Once anglers can get offshore they can head to the rigs offshore for an incredible Tuna (Tuna, Blackfin & Tuna, Yellowfin) bite. They will have had no pressure on them lately. Chunk during the day for an easy bite.




Sam’s Bait and Tackle
251-981-4245
samsorangebeach@gmail.com

December 15, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Not a lot has changed into this week. We are still targeting Sheepshead and Redfish (Drum, Red). Reds are around the pass on Orange Beach. The bridge and jetties are holding Sheepshead along with all the rigs in Fort Morgan. Reds at the bridge pilings on the moving tide are taking live bait. Whiting (Kingfish, Southern) and a few Pompano (Pompano, Florida) have been caught on the beach. Shrimp or Pompano jigs are hooking them. The Reds will be here all winter and will be easy to find around structure. The bigger sizes have followed the bait out of the river higher into Mobile Bay.






Captain Ringo Captain Ringo’s Inshore Fishing
251-504-5867

December 7, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – The terrible weather has not stopped anglers from catching the White Trout (Seatrout, Sand) this week. Most anglers have been heading around back to get some shelter from the wind. The Redfish (Drum, Red) bite has been decent however the challenge is getting out on the flats to be able to do it. Old River has been holding some nice Trout. They tend to pick up at this time of year. It’s still a bit early for Sheepshead and Flounder (Flounder, Southern). Up in Bon Secour River the bite is good for Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) and Reds. The bay is pretty torn up into this week. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for additional angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – No one has been able to get offshore at this point. Weather has been the problem the past few days. Normally we would expect to find Tuna (Tuna, Yellowfin). The water temperature is great for Wahoo. Soon the cooler temperatures will eventually push the Wahoo out.




Sam’s Bait and Tackle
251-981-4245
samsorangebeach@gmail.com

December 2, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – The weather and the low tides have made fishing a little tough here. If you stick to the rivers and creeks, there is a Trout (Seatrout, Spotted & Seatrout, Sand) bite happening. You’ll also find shelter from the wind. The numbers for Sand Trout are picking up as we roll into winter. Most of the Spotted Trout are small but there are a few bigger fish being caught. Your best bet will be to find moving water in the any of the tributaries to the Bay and put shrimp or soft plastics under a popping cork. Evenings have been a decent time to fish. Good luck out there.






Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

November 23, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Live shrimp fished down around the causeway and lower delta is still producing tons of fish, bass, Redfish (Drum, Red), and Speckled Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) (quantity-wise in that order). Good reports of crappie are being caught in the creeks on beetle-spins (e.g. Oak Bayou). The water temp is averaging somewhere in the mid-sixties, so everything is feeding hard to fatten up for the winter. Specks and Redfish are still around Dauphin Island, you just have to go up into the bayous and small creeks to find them. Dog river and fowl river are producing really well on shad pattern baits, MirrOlures, mirrodine, crank baits, swim-jigs, etc. Happy Thanksgiving & happy fishing!






WaterMeat.com A Mobile Alabama Fishing Resource

www.watermeat.com james@watermeat.com

November 16, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – This weekend should be lights-out fishing. The Specked Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are in the rivers, but not quite as strong as normal this time of year. They’re really spread thin. White Trout (Seatrout, Sand) are being caught in large number at the north pass area, where the Blakeley river dumps into the bay. The rivers Dog river, East/West Fowl river, and Bayou La Batre are all starting to ramp up with really good fish. They’re still also at the mouths of these rivers out on the oyster flats.






WaterMeat.com A Mobile Alabama Fishing Resource

www.watermeat.com james@watermeat.com

November 9, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Bream fishing has been good in the upper delta. Bass fishing has really ramped up as well. Ribbit frogs, buzzbaits, and zera spooks are all great for your early-morning topwater fishing, then spinnerbaits, plastics, and swimbaits otherwise. Live Shrimp is still catching everything on the lower delta. Redfish (Drum, Red) are still showing up in huge numbers in the lower delta and below. The water temp is down to 75 so the Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) are getting up shallow. Look for your Trout on oyster shell flats. Check out watermeat.com/mobile-bay-fishing-spots/ for a full list of Mobile Bay area reef location/waypoints.






WaterMeat.com A Mobile Alabama Fishing Resource

www.watermeat.com james@watermeat.com

November 2, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Slow tide movement this weekend and water temp is averaging around 78 degrees. The saltwater/brackish fish [Speckled Trout, Redfish (Drum, Red), Black Drum (Drum, Black), Sheepshead] are biting from the bottom of Mobile Bay all the way up past Gravine island. If you’re targeting Flounder (Flounder, Southern) stick to the lower end of the delta, around the causeway zone and south of there. Great reports of Speckled Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) being caught at the Dell Williamson Reef (LAT/LON:30.600333, -87.917667) on root-beer colored paddle tail or grub jigs. Nice Trout can also still be found on the reefs in the southern part of Mobile Bay. Check out watermeat.com/mobile-bay-fishing-spots/ for a full list of Mobile Bay area reef location/waypoints.






WaterMeat.com A Mobile Alabama Fishing Resource
james@watermeat.com
www.watermeat.com

October 26, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Large White Trout (Seatrout, Sand) are being caught at the mouth of Fly Creek and also at the ‘Buddy’ Beiser Reef a.k.a. Upper Bay Barge (LAT/LON 30.587817, -87.950033) in Mobile Bay. Dead and live Shrimp working in those locations. Check out Watermeat.com for full list of Mobile Bay area reef GPS locations. Good Bass are still being caught in the main river in the upper delta on soft plastics (senkos, lizards, crawfish), crankbaits and spinnerbaits. The crankbaits have been more effective when the current is running good, the plastics with less water movement, and spinnerbaits along the edge of grass mats.






WaterMeat.com A Mobile Alabama Fishing Resource

james@watermeat.com

October 19, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – The water temp is still cooling off. Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) continue to be caught under the birds, north and south of the causeway. Also reports of schools of large (26 inch plus) Redfish (Drum, Red) under the birds out in the bay. Nice sized 3-4 lb Spanish Mackerel (Mackerel, Spanish) are being caught around Gaillard Island and at the Bender/Austal Reef (LAT/LON 30.52736,- 88.04795). Be sure to use a thick fluorocarbon leader (30-40 pound-test) for your Spanish Mackerel. Good reports of flounder in the lower delta (Raft River) on live Shrimp. Also, Black Drum (Drum, Black) and Redfish are being caught where the Apalachee River and Blakeley River meet, a short distance North of the causeway. Live Shrimp or imitation Shrimp, spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and/or paddle-tail jigs will all get the job done out there.



BAIT REPORT – Shrimp are abundant this week.


WaterMeat.com
A Mobile Alabama Fishing Resource

james@watermeat.com

October 12, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – The water temperature is steady dropping, around 80 degrees now. Excellent water clarity throughout the delta. Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) are abundant under the birds in the southern/bottom parts of the main rivers – Tensaw, Blakeley River, Apalachee River. White Trout (Seatrout, Sand) are still at the intersection of the Theodore ship channel and the main Mobile Bay ship channel around the 20ft range. Redfish (Drum, Red) as well in that same area in 8-15ft. Live and imitation Shrimp getting it done with the Reds and Specks. Inline spinners (snagless sallys) and other spinnerbaits are catching good bass around the Eelgrass in the delta. WaterMeat.com ‘A Mobile Alabama Fishing Resource’



BAIT REPORT – Shrimp are abundant this week.


WaterMeat.com A Mobile Alabama Fishing Resource

james@watermeat.com

October 5, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Prior to the incoming weather conditions there has been a great Mobile bite! A nice amount of Speckled Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are being caught along the causeway. Shrimp are abundant right now, so live or imitation shrimp should work well fished on the bottom or under a popping cork. 3-5ft early morning, then deeper 6-8ft plus up in the heat of the day. The Bass (Largemouth) and Redfish (Drum, Red) bite has been great in the rivers and delta. If you’re fishing around grass, spinnerbaits work well along edges, or over the top of submerged grass. Crankbaits are also catching on points and ledges. I’ve been doing well fishing a white square-billed crankbait 3-5ft diving (silent). If you want an almost guaranteed bite, go night fishing around dock lights with a MirrOdine lure, paddle-tail jig, or shrimp bait. We hope to see this continue following the weather system.



BAIT REPORT – Shrimp are abundant this week.


WaterMeat.com A Mobile Alabama Fishing Resource

james@watermeat.com

September 28, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – The bay is holding nice Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) in the mornings. Artificials are working well. There are plenty of Flounder (Flounder, Southern) up to 20 inches being caught as well. Fish the gut between the sand bars. Find a good rip and start drifting! Bull Minnows and Gulp are both helping us get limits. Tripletail are holding up on buoys. Some are even free floating. At nighttime they are under the lights. This is typical of the time of year. They are a fun bite.






Capt. Ronnie Doyle Another Fish Charters
251-979-4897
www.anotherfishchartersorangebeach.com

September 21, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – In the river we have seen a slow bite this week. The Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) and Reds (Drum, Red) will show up in the next few weeks as the Fall season progresses. In the bay anglers are targeting the same fish. Croakers (Croaker, Atlantic) are always here at this time of year.






Dog River Marina and Boat Works
251-471-5449
www.dogrivermarina.com

September 14, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – The lower bay is great at night around the pier lights. There are tons of Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) and some Reds (Drum, Red) in this area. Glass Minnows have been great to hook them. Alternatively, Shrimp is usually a good bet.






Church Mouse
251-928-1619
chmouse5@bellsouth.net

September 6, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Reds (Drum, Red) and Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) are biting this week. Live Shrimp has been the key to hooking them. We hope to see this continue and increase as the weather settles back down.






Shirley’s Bait & Tackle
251-438-6010

August 31, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Anglers are catching Trout (Seatrout, Spotted), Snapper (Snapper, Gray) and Flounder (Flounder, Southern) off the docks and in the pass this week. Gulp are working for Trout and Flounder. Snapper are taking small Minnows or Menhaden. The best time to head out is early in the morning. Despite the weather and water conditions there are still fish to be caught.






Capt. Ronnie Doyle Another Fish Charters
251-979-4897
www.anotherfishchartersorangebeach.com

August 24, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) are in the bay and Redfish (Drum, Red) have begun to move into Dog River. The Trout are around the lighthouse. Blackfish (Tripletail) are plentiful on the buoys. Anglers are throwing anything to hook them. They are not picky. The early morning bite is best.






Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

August 17, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Things are a bit slow the past few weeks. In the bay anglers are targeting Redfish (Drum, Red) and Flounder. The Flounder (Flounder, Southern) are hitting in between tides. The sizes are decent. They are taking live Minnow or Grubs on the bottom. The Reds are biting early in the morning on the high tide throughout the grass beds. Some Tripletail are showing up. They are slowing down but there are still a few around. They are all over the buoys. These conditions should hold out through the weekend.






Capt. Ronnie Doyle Another Fish Charters
251-979-4897
www.anotherfishchartersorangebeach.com

August 9, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Reds (Drum, Red), Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) and Flounder (Flounder, Southern) are in the bay. There are some Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) mixed in on structure. Live or Dead Shrimp are working well. Bull Minnows are a great alternative. Fish the incoming tide throughout the day to find the best fish.






Southern Bama Bait and Tackle
251-471-4939

August 3, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – It’s been hit and miss with the warm water as of late. There are a few Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) and Flounder (Flounder, Southern) to be caught in the canals. It is beginning to pick back up. The morning or late evening bite is best using live bait.






Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

July 27, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Due to the heat there are not a lot of anglers heading out on the water this week. Typically at this time of year we see some Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) and Reds (Drum, Red). When it’s as hot as it is anglers are finding the fish in deeper holes and pockets, along with shadier areas. Live Shrimp has been a killer bait, especially with it’s strong scent. Similar artificials will work. Hit up your areas in the early morning or late evening for the most productive bite.






Shirley’s Bait & Tackle
251-438-6010

July 20, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Fishing has been great. Redfish (Drum, Red), Speckled Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Flounder (Flounder, Southern) are hitting. Flounder are shallow and they are going after bull Minnows or Grubs. Trout can be found on the rigs in the bay and by Dauphin island in the early morning or the late evening. Tripletail are on the buoys in the bay.






Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

July 15, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Inshore we are seeing Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) around the rigs in the bay. They are doing very well using live Shrimp and Croakers for bait. Redfish (Drum, Red) and Specks are around the point off the grass flats. Some Pompano (Pompano, Florida) reports have come in from the beach. There are Tarpon swimming as well and can be caught on Crazy Fish or Alewives. This bite is hot! Spanish (Mackerel, Spanish) and Kings (Mackerel, King) have been caught around structure from the boats. They are on fire as well. Live Cigar Minnows are best. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for additional angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – The Tuna (Tuna, Yellowfin & Tuna, Blackfin) has been outstanding this week. There is a rip about 110 miles South and that is the closest you’ll find them. Anglers are awaiting Ajs (Jack, Amberjack Greater) and Triggerfish (Triggerfish, Gray) to open within the next few weeks. The Ajs have even been caught on the troll. There are already some keeper sizes.

BAIT REPORT – Small Sabikis can bring up Cigar Minnows past the buoy marker and 3 mile barge.


Sam’s Bait and Tackle
251-981-4245

July 6, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Anglers are focusing on the Flounder (Flounder, Southern) and Bull Reds (Drum, Red). The Reds are out on the bar and around the lighthouse. The outgoing and changing tide is holding the best Flounder in deep holes, structure and oyster beds. They are on the slack tide to the South. Tripletail seem to have slowed down a bit. The Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are slow on the South end of the bay but there are a few reports from the West in the Mississippi Sound and the markers. Shrimp is working best to hook them.



BAIT REPORT – There are a few Croaker swimming but bait is scarce for the most part.


Capt. Ronnie Doyle Another Fish Charters
251-979-4897

June 28, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – The Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) bite has been a little slow this week. Flounder (Flounder, Southern) has been doing well on the slack tides. You’ll want to be near structure in 4-5ft of water with any kind of live Minnow or over structure in 14-15ft of water with Bull Minnows. There hasn’t been too many keeper sized Redfish (Drum, Red) around but there are some Bull Reds out by the lighthouse on moving tide. Triple tail has been doing well in the middle of the day on any kind of floating structure.






Capt. Ronnie Doyle Another Fish Charters
251-979-4897

June 21, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Redfish (Drum, Red), Speckled Trout (Seatrout, Spotted), Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) and Flounder (Flounder, Southern) have turned up in the bay this week. The afternoon fish has been more productive this week. Bull Minnows are a hot bait to hook the fish so far. Southern Bama Bait and Tackle has all your bait and tackle needs!






Southern Bama Bait and Tackle
251-471-4939

June 14, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – The bay has been hit and miss this week. The North end is better than the South. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are hitting but they are getting smaller. Redfish (Drum, Red) are beginning to show up and the sizes are great. Anglers are drifting big live bait such as Croaker and Alewives. The early morning topwater bite has been best before the temperature heats up. Outgoing tide is most productive.






Capt. Ronnie Doyle Another Fish Charters
251-979-4897
www.anotherfishchartersorangebeach.com

June 9, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – This week we are seeing Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) and Redfish (Drum, Red). They are hitting Croakers as a first preference. As the weather warms up they may become more difficult to find, the Trout in particular however this will be the time to search the deeper water. Stop in to Deer River Bait and Tackle for all of your live bait needs






Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

June 1, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay

INSHORE – Some Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and a few Redfish (Drum, Red) are being caught in the stumps and in the grass. Anglers have had success catching Trout with slip corks in addition to free lining Croakers. There have been a lot of fish near the north end of the bay and a few roe Trout down on the south end that you can catch with some Croakers – Croakers are a must for catching them. Flounder (Flounder, Southern) are also found around the beach side that can be caught with Bull Minnows and jigs. From now until the middle of June, this type of fishing is going to remain relatively the same in this area. The salinity is a little high due to the lack of rainwater but it is still fairly decent. During these times of high salinity, most fish gravitate towards the north part of the bay.






Capt. Ronnie Doyle Another Fish Charters
251-979-4897
www.anotherfishchartersorangebeach.com

May 24, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Anglers are using live Shrimp for Redfish (Drum, Red), Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Flounder (Flounder, Southern) all over the bay. The sizes are varied so far and we expect these conditions to carry into the weekend.






Southern Bama Bait and Tackle
251-471-4939

May 18, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) and Redfish (Drum, Red) are thick this week. Morning hours are the most productive time to fish them. Flounder (Flounder, Southern) are beginning to show up really well in 3-4 ft of water. Mud Minnows are working very well for them.






Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

May 13, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Water temps are in the 70’s and the water clarity is good in the local feeder creeks and the bay. We have been catching some Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) and Reds (Drum, Red) lately in south end of Mobile Bay and the creeks that feed into it. Water is fresh in the Mobile Tensaw Delta. Clouser minnows are still very productive. Fish them as slow as you can. Reds are in the feeder creeks for the winter.






Southern Bama Bait and Tackle
251-422-3474
info@captdankolenich.com http://captdankolenich.com

May 6, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Live Shrimp has been killer for Bull Reds (Drum, Red), Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) and smaller Reds. They are hitting from the Industrial Canal. The afternoon bite has been a bit more productive than the morning this week. We expect to see things continue into the weekend.






Southern Bama Bait and Tackle
251-471-4939

April 26, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – There’s still some Sheepshead around the structures in Mobile Bay. If you can get your hands on some Fiddler Crabs, they work great but smaller Shrimp will also work.There’s been a lot of Redfish (Drum, Red) being caught on shrimp along with Mangrove Snapper (Snapper, Gray). The trick has been to get your fishing done in the morning because the afternoons have been pretty windy lately.






Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

April 20, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Things have been slow due to the muddy water coming down from the North. Once things clear up we expect to see some Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) continue to turn up. Flounder (Flounder, Southern) are beginning to move in this week although they are not hot yet. They can be found from 1 ft to 6 ft so far. We hope to see conditions clear up so fishing can improve soon.






Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

April 12, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) are being caught on live Shrimp so far this week. They are scattered throughout the bay so far. They are also on the Dog River Bridge. When there is rain we are seeing a great bite and some good sizes. We expect this bite to continue into the weekend. Anyone preparing for the Spring bite can check out our GPS Hotspots and Fish Feature which provides tons of tips and tricks to keep your lines tight.






Southern Bama Bait and Tackle
251-471-4939

April 5, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – The rain has opened things up this week. Specks (Seatrout, Spotted), Reds (Drum, Red) and Flounder (Flounder, Southern) are all hitting this week. Flounder is not hot yet but it’s coming. Live bait has been doing best so far. The morning bite has been the most productive in the bay and canals.






Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

March 29, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – It’s pretty muddy in the area this week. Both the river and the bay are like chocolate milk so far. Prior to this we were seeing plenty of Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) and Redfish (Drum, Red) turning up. There were also some great Sheepshead showing up consistently on structures. Generally Crabs and Shrimp will do best to hook them. Anglers were hitting their limits on them so we hope to see this continue once the water clears up. Anglers preparing for the Spring bite can always check out our Fish feature which provides tons of tips and tricks to keep your lines tight.






Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

March 21, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) and Redfish (Drum, Red) are turning up inshore this week. Sheepshead are turning up on structures such as bridges and rock pilings. The bites are consistent, large and anglers are limiting out on all three. This has easily been the main focus for anglers this week. The temperature is picking up although so is the wind so it’s not always easy for everyone to get on the water.






Southern Bama Bait and Tackle
251-471-4939

March 16, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – The Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) are coming alive this week. Even with the murky water they are doing well. The morning bite is the most productive, even in the rain. They are holding up mostly in the creeks this week. Anglers are throwing live bait if they can find it but mostly soft plastic. Gulp have been working well.






Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

March 8, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) and Redfish (Drum, Red) have been in the canal this week. Specks are taking live Shrimp so far and the Reds are also taking live bait but are not as picky. We expect to see them start to move into the deeper water once the temperatures warm up. The bites have been consistent and the sizes are fair so far. Anglers heading out can check out our Fish Guide with tons of information to keep your lines tight.






Southern Bama Bait and Tackle
251-471-4939

March 2, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) are doing great this week. The changing tide is providing the best sizes however most are on the smaller side. Soft plastic and live bait are both working. They can be found throughout the creeks and in the bay. The Sheepshead bite is still here and there however they are beginning to slow down. There have been very few reports of Flounder (Flounder, Southern) so far this week.






Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

February 24, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Bull Reds (Drum, Red) and Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) are turning up around the bay this week. Live Shrimp is working best to hook them. The smaller sizes are easier for them to eat. The best time to fish has been the morning as of late however anglers must take caution for upcoming storms.






Southern Bama Bait and Tackle
251-471-4939

February 16, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Things have been slow in this area as of late. The weather has been a bit spotty but there are reports of Sheepshead and some Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) throughout the inshore. The Sheepshead have been huddled up on structure and pilings. Fiddler Crabs are becoming difficult to come by so anglers are using Shrimp this week. The Trout are schooled up in the cold water so if you can find one you may find a few.






Southern Bama Bait and Tackle
251-471-4939

February 10, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – A few Reds, (Drum, Red) Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Sheepshead have been at the mouths. There is not a lot going on in the bay but the sizes have been fair and the bite is consistent. Anglers are focusing on the creeks and rivers this week. Anglers are using a Carolina Rig with live Shrimp to hook them. We expect this to continue into the weekend.






Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

February 4, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – In the bay there is not a whole lot of action in this area due to the unfavorable weather this week. There are a few anglers heading out for Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Reds (Drum, Red). The Reds are beginning to school up so the bite is good when you get on them. The Sheepshead bite has been consistent on the nearshore structures. They are hitting live Fiddler Crabs, Bull Minnows as well as live and dead Shrimp. As far as lures go the DOAs are working well for the Trout and Reds. Vudu Shrimp by Egret in yellow is also a great alternative and a hot bait for most anglers. We hope to see weather clear up soon for anglers to get out on the water.






Southern Bama Bait and Tackle
251-471-4939

January 28, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Sheepshead have been the main focus for most anglers this week. The Trout are loving the morning bite this week and it has been producing the best size. Artificials have been the best bet to catch them this week. Generally a DOA or Vudu Shrimp by Egret has worked well. The later evening bite is doing well too. The temperatures is cooling down and it’s been pretty windy. Sheepshead are of course taking live Fiddler Crabs or Shrimp. The sizes are increasing however. Seatrout, Sand are also making an appearance this week. Their bite is not consistent as of yet.






Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

January 22, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – The bite remains consistent this week as reports are mostly reflecting bites of Specks (Seatrout, Spotted), Reds (Drum, Red), and Sheepshead. They are hitting live Shrimp and of course Fiddler Crabs as a preference for the Sheepshead. The sizes are fairly varied so far.






Southern Bama Bait and Tackle
251-471-4939

January 15, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Anglers in this area are mostly seeing Reds (Drum, Red) and White Trout (Seatrout, Sand) so far this week. The Flounder have moved out at this point and the focus is on Reds and Trout. Generally a Shrimp or similar artificial is your best bet to hook either one. There have been no signs of Sheepshead so far this week.






Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

January 15, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Anglers in this area are mostly seeing Reds (Drum, Red) and White Trout (Seatrout, Sand) so far this week. The Flounder have moved out at this point and the focus is on Reds and Trout. Generally a Shrimp or similar artificial is your best bet to hook either one. There have been no signs of Sheepshead so far this week.






Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

January 6, 2016

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – The water is wide open so far this week. Anglers are having no trouble hitting Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Sheepshead in great sizes. Fiddler Crabs are working well for the Sheepshead while the Trout are going more for Vudu Shrimp or Shiners so far this week.



BAIT REPORT – There are still some Mullet running so far this week.


Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

December 29, 2015

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – There has been a solid bite of both Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Reds (Drum, Red) so far this week. The night bite has been far stronger than daytime however anglers can still expect to hook a few in decent sizes while the sun is up. Most people are using live Shrimp and Porgies to hook them. Similar artificials are also productive. The weather has not been the most favorable the past few days but it is expected to lie down soon.



BAIT REPORT – There is a little bit of Shrimp running however they are sporadic and most anglers are purchasing their fresh or dead bait this week.


Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

December 21, 2015

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – The weather has recently been quite unfavorable with the wind and rain taking over the seas. Despite this the canals are holding some great White Trout (Seatrout, Sand) loving live and artificial bait. Shiners are the best bet for artificials. Shrimp of course is the best live bait. It’s not running this week however is almost a guaranteed catch. Squid is a decent alternative. We expect this bite to continue once the storm passes.






Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

December 14, 2015

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – There have been some reports of Sheepshead and Flounder (Flounder, Southern & Flounder, Gulf) hitting well this week in the area however the main focus has been on Reds (Drum, Red) and Specks (Seatrout, Spotted). They have both been on fire this week and are coming up in great sizes. Most anglers are finding the very best results with live Shrimp followed closely by dead Shrimp. There are a few people using Squid or lures however Shrimp is the most effective this week.



BAIT REPORT – There are no reports of bait running so far this week.


Southern Bama Bait and Tackle
251-471-4939

December 9, 2015

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – The inshore has been wide open the last few days There have been solid reports of good sizes in Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) and Reds (Drum, Red) coming up in this area. They have been hitting fresh white crabs so far this week. Sheepshead are in the water this week as well however they are quite small at this time. The bite and size are expected to pick up once the temperature drops again. Most anglers are sticking to artificials to catch them as there has not been much bait in the water the last few weeks.



BAIT REPORT – There hasn’t been much swimming yet this week for bait.


Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

December 3, 2015

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – We’re expecting the cooler weather to bring back the Sheepshead. The Trout (Seatrout, Sand) bite has been pretty good on cut bait under a cork. There’s not much around for bait right now so artificials are also going to be a good bet.



BAIT REPORT – There really isn’t much for bait around this week.


Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

November 26, 2015

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – The season is beginning to slow down now. There have been some reports of Bull Reds (Drum, Red) in the canal. Dog River has also been producing Seatrout, Sand. Anglers have been using both live and dead Shrimp to hook them and finding them very effective. Jigs and rattle traps have been the most productive setup. The bite is expected to increase once the temperature drops a little bit more.

OFFSHORE – Similar to last week the Tuna, Blackfin have continued to bite around the 70 mile mark. Most anglers have been catching them on the troll using Porgie or Bonito chunks or even some live Hardtails. The Wahoo bite has calmed down and become fairly spotty at this point. Capt. Mike Weaver http://www.captainmikeweaver.com/ 850-232-4251

BAIT REPORT – There is a solid Mullet run in this area although they aren’t very big yet. Shrimp are also still running this week and working well for inshore bait.


Southern Bama Bait and Tackle
251-471-4939

November 17, 2015

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – There has been a mixed bag of fish swimming inshore despite the weather here lately. Reports have come in with lots of Sheepshead and Trout (Seatrout, Spotted, Seatrout, Sand) swimming and hitting live Shrimp on jigs as well as rattle traps. There have been a ton of Redfish (Drum, Red) swimming as well hitting anything live, however mainly Shrimp being that is what is running. As the temperatures continue to drop the bite is expected to increase.

OFFSHORE – Tuna, Blackfin have been great in this area lately although most anglers have not been heading out due to unfavorable weather. Those who do make it on the water are heading out 70 miles and more to troll in the morning and chunk at night. They are using Porgie or Bonito chunks as well as some live Hardtails bait to hook Tuna. There have also been reports of a few Wahoo as well as anglers are high speed trolling. Sam’s Bait and Tackle 251-981-4245

BAIT REPORT – Shrimp have been in a thick run as live baiters begin to see Menhaden become extremely spotty.


Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

November 10, 2015

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Despite the weather there are still a few species biting inshore. Sheepshead have been on Fiddler Crabs and Live Shrimp. There have also been Trout (Seatrout, Sand & Seatrout, Spotted) as the temperatures have dropped enough for the them to begin to move in. The bite is expected to to get better over the next month or so as the seasonal weather sets in. Redfish (Drum, Red) have also had a pretty good bite as the sizes have improved. Both slot and Bull Reds are biting well. All three of these species are hitting live bait as well as grubs.

OFFSHORE – Weather conditions have deterred many anglers from heading offshore this week. As Snapper is closed anglers who head out are mainly bottom fishing with Squid for Triggerfish. If conditions lay down and anglers decide to head to the deeper water they can always consult our Tips feature which provides additional suggestions and information that could help improve the catch. Alternatively Deer River Bait and Tackle can provide an up to the minute fishing report if anglers have managed to make their way out.

BAIT REPORT – There are lots of live Shrimp in right now that are working well for inshore fishing. Few Menhaden are left as they have mostly disappeared as the cooler weather has set in.


Deer River Bait And Tackle
251-366-1629

November 6, 2015

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/ Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – There are quite a few slot Reds (Drum, Red) biting right now although the Bull Reds have become more scattered. They are eating Menhaden and live Shrimp. Incoming or outgoing tide has not made a difference however the Reds seem to be hitting at either sunrise or sunset. The rain has scattered most of the Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) so anglers will have to cover lots of water to find them.

OFFSHORE – Due to weather conditions being less than ideal it there are no reports from anglers heading offshore this past week. We expect to have some great reports when the weather lies down. If you decide to head out this weekend you can always check out our Tips feature which provides more information that could help to improve your catch.

BAIT REPORT – Menhaden and Shrimp are running which are working well for inshore fish so stock up while you can!


Capt. Sonny Dean
251-689-3612

October 28, 2015

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – This area is currently being hit with a pretty vicious storm. It is recommended anglers stay off the water until conditions subside. Redfish (Drum, Red) and even some Sheepshead have recently been biting on dark Shrimp or live Croaker prior to the storm and as the weather and waters normalize, it’s expected that the fishing will continue to be the same inshore.

BAIT REPORT – Due to the unfavourable weather conditions at this time there have been no bait reported to be running. If you would like to get a head start on your strategy for a calmer day, feel free to check out our Tips feature providing you with lots of information that could help you improve your catch.

Deer River Bait And Tackle
7560 Deer River Road
Mobile, AL
251-366-1629

October 23, 2015

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – The Redfish bite has been consistent and Speckled Trout are starting to show up. They are best caught with live Shrimp either on bottom or under a popping cork fished deep. Flounder are sitting in 20ft of water and are taking live Mullet as the bay has seen good sized schools of Mullet.

BAIT REPORT – Lot of Pogies, Mullet and Shrimp are in the bay. A morning spent with the cast net should yield a day’s worth of bait.

Deer River Bait And Tackle
7560 Deer River Road
Mobile, AL
251-366-1629

September 25, 2015

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Inshore they’re catching a few Speckled Trout, Redfish, and White Trout. Pogies are going to be the best thing to get you hooked up when fishing the bay.

BAIT REPORT – Pogies and Shrimp are starting to move around and can be found anywhere from five to 16 ft deep water.

Shrimp are $4/doz or $45/100.

Saturday, September 26th 2015, Deer River Bait is having a Benefit. For a $5 donation you can get a dish of Bull Shrimp, Potatoes, and Corn.

Deer River Bait And Tackle
7560 Deer River Road
Mobile, AL
251-366-1629

August 25, 2015

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – With all the Pogies running around there’s been a couple big schools of Jack Crevalle in about 10 feet of water with some Bull Reds mixed in. The Redfish have been biting well in the mornings and late afternoon. Best thing to use right is definitely Pogies. There’s some Flounder around the beaches and they are chasing any of the Finger Mullet they can find. Flounder love Finger Mullet so if you can put one in front of them, they’ll have a hard time turning it down. Tripletail have been spotty, but on the good days they can wear you out.

BAIT REPORT – Pogies are reportedly very thick through all of Mobile Bay. Just about anywhere you go, you can find Pogies. The Finger Mullet have thinned out a bit. There’s some white shrimp moving in.

Captain Sonny Dean
Crooked Hook Charters
251.689.3612

August 18, 2015

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Over the past week the trout bite has been good and it continues to be good. When the wind stops blowing they’ve been going right back to eating again along with some thick showings of Triple Tail. The bay has been fairly salty again and there’s been a quite a few Spanish Mackerel in there chasing Finger Mullet and Croakers. Given the amount of Finger Mullet around, it’d definitely be worth loading up and running the bay for some Spanish.

BAIT REPORT – Where’s the bait? Well, according to captain Sonny Dean, the bait is everywhere. There’s Shrimp everywhere, there’s Finger Mullet everywhere, there’s Pogies everywhere.

Captain Sonny Dean
Crooked Hook Charters
251.689.3612

August 14, 2015

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Summer is certainly still hot in Mobile Bay. Captain Sonny Dean over at Crooked Hook Charters says you if you can get early in the morning you can find some trout. As always, Trout can’t resist a shrimp dropped on their nose. If you can find the deeper holes, there should be fish in them. The fishing has been tough due to the heat. You’re going to need a little persistence, positioning, and timing right now on Mobile Bay.

BAIT REPORT – There’s still plenty of Pogies and Finger Mullet around.

Captain Sonny Dean
Crooked Hook Charters
251.689.3612

August 6, 2015

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – It is the usual summer pattern here in Mobile Bay. I spoke to Captain Sonny Dean over at Crooked Hook Charters again and he has told me that the Trout are still biting despite the sweltering heat. They are even in the shallows! As we have mentioned before, Trout can not resist a well presented live shrimp. This time of year try fishing with baits on the top and bottom. The piers over on the banks and the gas rig in the deep water all have fish on them. Fishing is average right now, but you can still have an excellent day. The wind we had last week stirred up the bay and the water clarity was terrible, but things are looking like they normally do now.

BAIT REPORT – Bait is everywhere right now. The Pogies are super thick and the Finger Mullet are all over the places. There is a reason the Seagulls look so fat.

r Crooked Hook Charters
251.689.3612

July 22, 2015

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – Offshore fishing is just terrible for the whole state right now because the rain has muddied up the water out to 130 miles.

INSHORE – The fishing in the bay is below average right now. Captain Sonny over at Crooked hook charters has been catching some Tripletail. The Trout were good but have since slowed down. The rain has just muddied everything up. Usually in muddier waters you want to use brighter lures like a new penny or chartreuse, however, Captain Sonny swears by natural bait – especially shrimp and finger mullet. The fish tend to feed around the old torn down docks, so look for them there.

BAIT REPORT – There are plenty of Finger Mullet and Pinfish around, and they are finally big enough to use.

Captain Sonny specializes in inshore fishing, and he would love to take you fishing so give him a call.

Captain Sonny Dean
Crooked Hook Charters
251-689-3612

July 8th, 2015

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

In the Bay – Captain Sonny Dean over at Crooked Hook Charters had some great Trout biting Monday all over the bay. He is still bringing in the Redfish. The Tripletail turned off for him halfway through the week, but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t out there. Live Shrimp has been working really well but the Finger Mullet is finally big enough to be used. Try fishing the edges of the grass or the deep water reef out in the middle of the bay. Those spots usually work well for him. Remember, the best time to go fishing is when you can.

BAIT REPORT – The Pogies and Finger Mullet are both getting to be a good size. Use them live or cut.

Captain Sonny Dean
Crooked Hook Charters
(251) 689-3612

July 3rd, 2015

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

After a length conversation with those over at Crooked Hook Charters we have concluded that the fishing conditions have not changed and the same tips still hold. Tight lines out there!

Book a trip with Crooked Hook Charters today! Remember, we love to have a good time on the water; and while hooking a world record is always fun, we know how to have fun with the smaller fish too!

June 26th, 2015

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE – Captain Sunny Dean reports the Speckled Trout bite has been very good, Redfish are plentiful and the Tripletail are starting to make their early summer appearance in the waters around Baldwin County. Live shrimp are the top bait of choice any angler worth their salt in Mobile Bay and will always produce strikes. When targeting these aggressive sport fish, structure is a great place to start so look for reefs or channel markers. Moving tides are another key to a successful outing on Mobile Bay and either incoming or outgoing tides are good.

Captain Sonny adds seagulls are usually the fish but that can include trash fish like the Hard Headed Catfish. That variety of catfish have 3 bacteria infected spines that can cause serious discomfort if pricked by one. One on-the-water tip if you wind up pricked by one is to rub the slime off of fish’s belly to relieve the discomfort.

BAIT REPORT – Captain Sonny says there are Menhaden in Mobile Bay and the recently hatched Finger Mullet are almost big enough to use as bait if you need to but Shrimp remains the top choice.

Captain Sonny Dean
Crooked Hook Charters
crooked74@yahoo.com
251-689-3612

June 19th, 2015

Mon Louis/Alabama Port/Heron Bay Fishing Report

INSHORE –In Mobile Bay the bite has been slow. The water is turgid, especially towards the mouth of the river. If you go further out you’ll find that the water gets clearer. Once you’re out past Gaillard Island the water should be a lot clearer. If you can find clear water you’ll be able to get a good bite for Flounder. The Flounder are biting well on Bull Minnows. The Piers and Dock have also been good. Try picking up some live shrimp from Deer River Bait and Tackle, it is good for everything.

BAIT REPORT – There is not much bait around right now.

Deer River Bait & Tackle
7560 Deer River Rd, Theodore, AL
251-366-1629










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