Hardhead Catfish fishing in Baldwin County
25 rated shore spots in Baldwin County hold hardhead catfish — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
Hardhead Catfish forecast map for Baldwin County
Every spot colored by how it fishes for hardhead 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 hardhead catfish is on record here. Check with Alabama Marine Resources Division (ADCNR) before you keep one.
Check ADCNR rulesBest hardhead catfish spots in Baldwin County
1Fairhope Municipal PierGood · 70ReliableTake almost any bottom bait in the warm months, and catfish made the 2026 tournament results. Mind the spines.2May Day Park, DaphneGood · 70ReliableCommon on any bottom bait in summer; mind the spines.3Orange Beach Waterfront ParkGood · 69Worth a tryCommon on bottom baits in summer; mind the spines.4Lillian Boat LaunchGood · 69Worth a tryCommon on bottom baits in summer; handle the spines carefully.5The Launch at CR 6, Bon Secour RiverGood · 69Worth a tryCommon in summer on any bottom bait.6Bayfront Park, DaphneGood · 73Worth a tryTake shrimp on the bottom all summer; handle the spines carefully.7Wolf Creek Park, FoleyGood · 69Worth a tryCommon on bottom baits in the warm months; mind the spines.8Canal Park, Gulf ShoresGood · 69Worth a tryCommon on any bottom bait in warm months.9The Pines Boat Launch, Fort MorganGood · 70Worth a tryFrequent on bottom baits in summer; mind the spines when unhooking.10Josephine Park Public AccessGood · 70Worth a tryCommon on bottom baits; mind the spines.11Fort Morgan Fishing PierGood · 69Worth a tryFrequent summer bycatch on shrimp.12Meaher State ParkGood · 73Worth a tryTake bottom baits when the bay is salty; mind the spines.13Mobile Point, Fort MorganGood · 69Worth a tryCommon in summer on cut bait; handle with care.14Burgoyne Road Beach, Bon Secour RefugeGood · 70Worth a tryCommon summer bycatch on cut bait; handle the spines with care.15Gulf State Park Beach PavilionGood · 72Worth a tryA common summer bycatch on shrimp; mind the spines when unhooking.16Weeks Bay Reserve Fishing PierGood · 70Worth a tryShow up on bottom baits when the river is salty; handle the spines with care.17West 10th Street Beach Access, Gulf ShoresGood · 72Worth a tryFrequent summer bycatch on bottom baits.18Morgantown Beach Access, Fort MorganGood · 70Worth a tryRegular summer bycatch on bottom baits; mind the spines.19Mullet Point ParkGood · 72Worth a tryCommon on bottom baits in summer; handle the spines carefully.20West 6th Street Beach Access, Gulf ShoresGood · 72Worth a tryCommon in summer on cut bait and shrimp; handle the spines carefully.21Boggy Point Boat LaunchGood · 71Worth a tryCommon on bottom baits in warm months; handle the spines carefully.22Chocalotta Ramp, Mobile Bay CausewayGood · 65Worth a tryShow up on bottom baits whenever the bay is salty; handle the spines with care.23County Road 95 Park, Arnica BayGood · 69Worth a tryTurn up on most bottom baits in summer; handle the spines with care.24Mobile Street Beach, Bon Secour RefugeGood · 74Shows occasionallyOccasional warm-weather bycatch on bottom baits.25Mo's Landing ParkGood · 73Shows occasionallyOccasional on bottom baits; mind the spines.
Tactics for hardhead catfish
Top baits, best first
- Dead Shrimp
- Cut Mullet
- Squid Strips
- Scented Bait Strips
Rigs that work, best first
- Carolina Rig
- Double-Drop Bottom Rig
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