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Spotted Seatrout fishing in Baldwin County

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

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Size, bag and season rules in Baldwin County

Open: keep up to 6 a day between 15 in and 22 in

Baldwin County

Rules set by Alabama Marine Resources Division (ADCNR)

Minimum size
15 inMeasured nose to tail
Maximum size
22 inMeasured nose to tail

One of the 6 fish a day may be over 22 in.

Bag limit
6 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 spotted seatrout spots in Baldwin County

1Fort Morgan Fishing PierFair · 64HotspotSpring through fall on live shrimp under a cork or soft plastics; early and late in the day in summer.2Fairhope Municipal PierGood · 65HotspotThe pier's main target; speckled trout were among the fish weighed at the June 2026 kids tournament. Live shrimp under a popping cork at dawn.3Little Lagoon Pass ParkGood · 69HotspotA main lagoon target; minnow plastics or live bait early and late in summer, all day in the cool months.4Perdido Pass SeawallGood · 69ReliableCaught most of the year, best in fall and at first light; live shrimp under a popping cork drifted with the tide.5Mobile Point, Fort MorganFair · 64ReliableThe beach at the fort is known for trout; live shrimp under a cork or small soft plastics at first light.6Orange Beach Waterfront ParkGood · 67ReliableThe pier's main target around its reefs and lights; live shrimp under a popping cork or small soft plastics.7Lillian Boat LaunchFair · 64ReliableThe bay's main target along the shore; live shrimp under a popping cork or soft plastics, best in fall.8Jeff Friend TrailGood · 71ReliableThe main catch along the lagoon's grassy western shore; small soft plastics or live shrimp.9Mo's Landing ParkGood · 71ReliableThe lagoon's main target; live shrimp under a cork or minnow plastics near the docks and grass edges.10The Launch at CR 6, Bon Secour RiverFair · 64ReliableMove up the river when the water is salty, especially spring and fall; live shrimp under a cork.11Alabama Point EastGood · 69ReliableDawn fish along the pass shore; soft plastics on a light jig head or live shrimp under a cork.12Meaher State ParkGood · 71ReliableSpecks move up to the Causeway when the bay is salty, best in fall; live shrimp under a cork or jerk baits.13Burgoyne Road Beach, Bon Secour RefugeGood · 65ReliableFort Morgan's beach is known for specks, best at dawn in clear water; soft plastics or a topwater plug.14Weeks Bay Reserve Fishing PierGood · 65ReliableSpeckled trout follow the salt into the river mouth in spring and fall; live shrimp under a popping cork in winter and spring.15May Day Park, DaphneGood · 65ReliableSpecks feed around the pier at first and last light from spring to fall; live shrimp under a popping cork.16Mullet Point ParkGood · 70ReliableSpecks feed over the shallows at dawn from spring to fall; live shrimp under a popping cork.17Boggy Point Boat LaunchGood · 69ReliableSpring through fall, early and late in the day; live shrimp under a popping cork.18Chocalotta Ramp, Mobile Bay CausewayGood · 65ReliableSpecks run up the delta in fall when the water is salty; jigs, soft grubs, or shrimp under a cork.19The Pines Boat Launch, Fort MorganGood · 65ReliableSpeckled trout work the shallow sandy shore of Bon Secour Bay, best at dawn on moving water; live shrimp under a popping cork.20Josephine Park Public AccessGood · 68ReliableThe main target in the bayou and along the edges; live shrimp under a popping cork.21County Road 95 Park, Arnica BayGood · 67ReliableThe likeliest gamefish on this shore, especially at first light in spring and fall; live shrimp or a soft plastic under a popping cork.22Gulf State Park PierGood · 69Worth a tryCaught in fair numbers on live shrimp in spring when the water is calm.23Pine Beach, Bon Secour RefugeGood · 72Worth a tryIn the surf at dawn in summer when the water is clear; small jigs or live shrimp.24Bayfront Park, DaphneGood · 71Worth a trySpecks show at first light from spring to fall; a live shrimp under a cork.25Canal Park, Gulf ShoresGood · 65Worth a tryPass through in spring and fall; live shrimp under a popping cork.
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Tactics for spotted seatrout

Top baits, best first

  1. Live Shrimp
  2. Soft Plastic Shrimp
  3. Paddle Tail Swimbait
  4. Walk-the-Dog Topwater

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Popping Cork Rig
  2. Jighead
  3. Slip Float Rig

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