Orange Beach, AL Fishing Trip — April

Your Orange Beach, AL Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 76°F / Low 64°F2.5" rain · 4 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in April

11 species
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
Spotted SeatroutExcellent
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Gulf FlounderExcellent
Gulf Flounder
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Red SnapperExcellent
Red Snapper
Various
RedfishGood
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
King MackerelGood
King Mackerel
Various
GrouperGood
Grouper
Various
CobiaGood
Cobia
Various
Black DrumGood
Black Drum
Various
Florida PompanoGood
Florida Pompano
Various
Southern FlounderGood
Southern Flounder
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing

April Weather in Orange Beach

76°F
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
2.5"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

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Prepare for Your Trip

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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.

Things to Do in Orange Beach

Activities for your non-fishing days

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

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

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

Possession limit is the same as the daily bag limit. Check for any specific area closures or restrictions before fishing.

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.

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