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Sheepshead fishing in Mobile County

12 rated shore spots in Mobile County hold sheepshead — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

Sheepshead forecast map for Mobile 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, Dec
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Size, bag and season rules in Mobile County

Open: keep up to 8 a day of 12 in or more

Mobile 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.

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Best sheepshead spots in Mobile County

1East End Landing, Dauphin IslandFair · 59HotspotThe pier's late-winter and spring specialty; fiddler crabs or sand fleas dropped tight to the pilings.2Cedar Point PierFair · 59ReliableLate winter and spring on the pilings; fiddler crabs or shrimp on a small, strong hook.3Little Billy Goat Hole, Dauphin IslandFair · 60ReliableLate winter and spring on the rocks and pilings around the basin; fiddler crabs on a small, strong hook.4East End Beach, Dauphin IslandFair · 60ReliableAround the breakwaters and groins, best in late winter and spring.5Rolston Park, CodenFair · 58Worth a tryLate winter and spring around the pier pilings; fiddler crabs on a small, strong hook.6Helen Wood ParkFair · 60Worth a tryWinter fish around pilings; fiddler crabs or shrimp on a small, strong hook dropped straight down.7Delta Port MarinaFair · 58Worth a tryAround pilings and riprap from late winter into spring; fiddler crabs.8Bayfront Park, CodenFair · 59Worth a tryA cool-weather fish around any rock or hard bottom near the beach; fiddler crabs or shrimp on a small, strong hook.9Blankenship Eco-Tourism Area, Dauphin IslandFair · 59Worth a tryOccasional around any shell or hard structure in late winter; fiddler crabs or shrimp.10Memories Fish CampFair · 61Worth a tryA cool-weather catch around the bridge pilings; fiddler crabs or shrimp dropped straight down.11Arlington Park, MobileFair · 61Worth a tryWinter fish around any pilings or hard bottom; fiddler crabs or shrimp on a small, strong hook.12Fowl River Access SiteFair · 58Shows occasionallyAn occasional winter catch near any wood or shell in the river; fiddler crabs or shrimp on a small hook.
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Tactics for sheepshead

Top baits, best first

  1. Fiddler Crabs
  2. Live Shrimp
  3. Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs)
  4. Dead Shrimp

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Knocker Rig
  2. Split-Shot Rig
  3. Jighead

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