Atlantic Croaker fishing in Baldwin County
22 rated shore spots in Baldwin County hold atlantic croaker — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
Atlantic Croaker forecast map for Baldwin County
Every spot colored by how it fishes for atlantic croaker right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.
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Size, bag and season rules in Baldwin County
No size, bag or season rule for atlantic croaker is on record here. Check with Alabama Marine Resources Division (ADCNR) before you keep one.
Check ADCNR rulesBest atlantic croaker spots in Baldwin County
1Fairhope Municipal PierFair · 64ReliableSteady bottom fish for families from spring to fall, and on the 2026 kids tournament results; pieces of shrimp on small hooks.2Little Lagoon Pass ParkGood · 68ReliableLittle Lagoon is known for unusually large croakers; shrimp on the bottom near the pier.3Orange Beach Waterfront ParkGood · 66ReliableSummer bottom fish on small pieces of shrimp; easy for children.4May Day Park, DaphneFair · 64ReliableThe everyday bottom fish here in the warm months; fresh shrimp on a two-hook rig.5Mo's Landing ParkGood · 70ReliableLittle Lagoon grows large croakers; shrimp on the bottom.6The Launch at CR 6, Bon Secour RiverFair · 63ReliableA steady warm-weather bottom fish on shrimp.7Romar BeachGood · 69ReliableWarm-season bottom fish that keep children busy; small pieces of shrimp.8Bayfront Park, DaphneGood · 69ReliableReliable bottom fish from spring to fall; fresh shrimp on a dropper rig.9Josephine Park Public AccessGood · 67ReliableSummer bottom fish on small pieces of shrimp.10Fort Morgan Fishing PierFair · 63Worth a tryCommon on bottom baits in the warm months, and the best live bait for redfish.11Meaher State ParkGood · 69Worth a trySummer bottom fish on shrimp pieces.12Cotton Bayou Beach AccessGood · 68Worth a tryWarm-month bottom fish on small pieces of shrimp.13Weeks Bay Reserve Fishing PierFair · 64Worth a trySummer and fall bottom fish on small pieces of shrimp.14Lillian Boat LaunchFair · 63Worth a trySummer bottom fish on small pieces of shrimp.15Shell Beach, Orange BeachGood · 69Worth a trySummer bottom fish on small pieces of shrimp.16Jeff Friend TrailGood · 70Worth a tryBite shrimp on the bottom in the slightly deeper water; Little Lagoon grows big ones.17Mullet Point ParkGood · 69Worth a tryWarm-month bottom fish on shrimp pieces.18Wolf Creek Park, FoleyFair · 64Worth a trySpring and summer bottom fish that tolerate the low salinity well; small pieces of shrimp on a two-hook rig.19Canal Park, Gulf ShoresFair · 64Worth a tryA summer bottom fish on small pieces of shrimp.20The Pines Boat Launch, Fort MorganFair · 64Worth a tryCommon on bottom baits in the warm months and a good fish for children.21County Road 95 Park, Arnica BayGood · 66Worth a tryReliable summer bottom fish on small pieces of shrimp.22Chocalotta Ramp, Mobile Bay CausewayFair · 64Worth a trySummer bottom fish in salty years; small pieces of shrimp on a light rig.
Tactics for atlantic croaker
Top baits, best first
- Dead Shrimp
- Squid Strips
- Scented Bait Strips
- Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs)
Rigs that work, best first
- Double-Drop Bottom Rig
- Carolina Rig
- Knocker Rig
