Sheepshead fishing in Baldwin County
17 rated shore spots in Baldwin County hold sheepshead — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
Sheepshead forecast map for Baldwin County
Every spot colored by how it fishes for sheepshead right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.
When to go
Out of season — best Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, DecJFMAMJJASOND
🌊 Fish the any tide.
Size, bag and season rules in Baldwin County
Open: keep up to 8 a day of 12 in or more
Baldwin County
Rules set by Alabama Marine Resources Division (ADCNR)
- Minimum size
- 12 inMeasured nose to the fork of the tail
- Bag limit
- 8 a day
Source: Alabama Marine Resources Division (ADCNR) · source last read Oct 17, 2026
A summary of the rules these authorities publish for anglers, as their pages read on the dates shown. It is not legal advice: the authority's own page is the rule, and a season can be changed at short notice by executive order.
Check ADCNR rulesBest sheepshead spots in Baldwin County
1Perdido Pass SeawallFair · 61HotspotThe wall's signature fish: late winter and spring crowds on the pilings and rocks; fiddler crabs or shrimp on a small, strong hook dropped straight down.2Boggy Point Boat LaunchFair · 61ReliableLate winter and spring close to hard structure along the shore; fiddler crabs or shrimp fished tight to the edge.3Gulf State Park PierFair · 61ReliablePick barnacles off the pilings in late winter until about the end of March; fiddler crabs or shrimp dropped straight down.4Fort Morgan Fishing PierFair · 59ReliableAround the pilings in late winter and spring; fiddler crabs or shrimp.5Alabama Point EastFair · 61ReliableLate winter and spring on the jetty rocks; fiddler crabs fished from the beach end of the jetty.6Orange Beach Waterfront ParkFair · 59ReliableWinter and early spring on the pilings; fiddler crabs or shrimp dropped straight down.7Lillian Boat LaunchFair · 59ReliableLate winter and spring around the dock pilings and bulkhead; fiddler crabs or shrimp.8Canal Park, Gulf ShoresFair · 59ReliableThe bridge pilings are classic sheepshead structure, best in late winter and spring on fiddler crabs.9Fairhope Municipal PierFair · 60Worth a tryWinter and early spring on the pilings; fiddler crabs or shrimp dropped straight down.10The Launch at CR 6, Bon Secour RiverFair · 59Worth a tryOn pier pilings in late winter and spring; fiddler crabs.11Little Lagoon Pass ParkFair · 61Worth a tryAround the pier pilings in the cooler months; fiddler crabs or shrimp.12Meaher State ParkFair · 63Worth a tryWinter fish on the pilings in salty years; fiddler crabs or shrimp.13Mo's Landing ParkFair · 63Worth a tryAround dock pilings in the cooler months.14The Pines Boat Launch, Fort MorganFair · 60Worth a tryA cooler-month catch around the rocky stretches of shore; fiddler crabs.15County Road 95 Park, Arnica BayFair · 59Worth a tryA cool-weather fish around any hard bottom or debris; fiddler crabs.16Chocalotta Ramp, Mobile Bay CausewayFair · 58Shows occasionallyA winter possibility around pilings and hard cover in salty years; fiddler crabs or shrimp.17Wolf Creek Park, FoleyFair · 59Shows occasionallyAn occasional cool-season fish at the pier pilings when the creek runs salty; fiddler crabs or shrimp straight down.
Tactics for sheepshead
Top baits, best first
- Fiddler Crabs
- Live Shrimp
- Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs)
- Dead Shrimp
Rigs that work, best first
- Knocker Rig
- Split-Shot Rig
- Jighead
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