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Gafftopsail Catfish fishing in Baldwin County

4 rated shore spots in Baldwin County hold gafftopsail catfish — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

Gafftopsail Catfish forecast map for Baldwin County

Every spot colored by how it fishes for gafftopsail catfish 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 gafftopsail catfish is on record here. Check with Alabama Marine Resources Division (ADCNR) before you keep one.

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Best gafftopsail catfish spots in Baldwin County

1Fairhope Municipal PierGood · 65Worth a trySummer visitors on cut bait or shrimp; slimy, with sharp spines.2Cotton Bayou Beach AccessGood · 69Worth a trySummer bottom fish on cut bait; handle the spines and slime with care.3Lillian Boat LaunchFair · 64Worth a trySummer bottom fish on cut bait; slimy and spiny, so use a towel.4The Launch at CR 6, Bon Secour RiverFair · 64Worth a tryOccasional in summer on cut bait; slimy and spined, so handle carefully.
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Tactics for gafftopsail catfish

Top baits, best first

  1. Cut Mullet
  2. Dead Shrimp
  3. Menhaden (Pogy)
  4. Live Shrimp

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Carolina Rig
  2. Fish-Finder Rig
  3. Double-Drop Bottom Rig

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