Pinfish fishing in Baldwin County

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

Pinfish forecast map for Baldwin County

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

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Best pinfish spots in Baldwin County

1Orange Beach Waterfront ParkGood · 69ReliableAlways around the pilings; the fish children catch most, and good bait for bigger fish.2Fairhope Municipal PierGood · 70Worth a tryAlways around the pilings; fun for children and good live bait for trout and reds.3May Day Park, DaphneGood · 70Worth a tryAlways around the pier; easy bites for children and good live bait.4Mo's Landing ParkGood · 73Worth a tryAbundant in summer; a nuisance on shrimp but good live bait.5Boggy Point Boat LaunchGood · 71Worth a tryAlways present; catch them for bait.6Josephine Park Public AccessGood · 70Worth a tryAlways around; good bait for trout and reds.7Little Lagoon Pass ParkGood · 71Worth a tryThick in summer and quick to steal shrimp; useful as live bait.8Jeff Friend TrailGood · 73Worth a tryPlentiful in summer and quick to clean a hook of shrimp.9County Road 95 Park, Arnica BayGood · 69Worth a tryAlways nibbling in the warm months; small ones make good trout and redfish bait.

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Tactics for pinfish

Top baits, best first

Dead Shrimp
Sabiki Rig
Squid Strips
Scented Bait Strips

Rigs that work, best first

Sabiki Rig
Split-Shot Rig
Double-Drop Bottom Rig