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Dauphin Island Fishing Report: August 2014
Well anglers it's August and it's hot, just like the fishing. Just about every place to fish is holding FISH. It's all about timing. Early morning, late in the evening, or even at night. I personally like to fish at night. It’s cooler and less people, which equal more fish. The same methods for fishing during the day also work at night. Slip cork, popping cork, free lined, live shrimp, croakers, pogeys all work well. Most of the rigs are holding fish as are most of your reefs. Also Mobile River should be on fire with some larger trout soon. They just quite haven't made it there yet because there's so much bait in the bay. If you fish in the day, start looking for birds. We have caught fish under them already. If fishing at night, be careful for stuff floating in the water when moving from your fishing spot to the next one. Good luck and screaming drags. Aug 1st, 2014
Dauphin Island Fishing Report: August 2014
The thermometer is still showing as a long red stripe! It is still very hot and the water is warm and gets warmer as the sun rises, so you will need to fish early in the morning and late in the afternoon to get the best bite for trout. I will continue to use live shrimp under a popping cork in the shallow waters early. In the deeper areas you can float one under a slip cork to find the fish. Once you locate fish, a plastic shrimp imitation or finfish imitation will also produce quality fish. I prefer the Vudu shrimp in several colors, natural, brown and the Cajun pepper. I also like using the Yo-Zuri Crystal 3D Shrimp in natural or hot pink. Aug 1st, 2014
Shore and Pier Fishing Report: August 2014
Talking about fishing is always a pleasure. So much can be learned about what works and what doesn’t work just by listening to coastal anglers. Thank you for the stories and the pictures. Right now, the St. Andrews/Graveline Bayou is producing a lot of fish. Most of the fishermen who I talked with have had the best success with shrimp and cut bait. Be sure to bring an umbrella for some shade if you have one!Aug 1st, 2014
Mobile Bay Fishing Report: August 2014
All this rain we got this year is finally working it's way out of Mobile Bay. The water is starting to clear and the water temperature is in the mid 80's. Summertime water temps are heading into the 90's and that means the trout fishing slows down. If you are fishing in the lower half of the bay, conditions are saltier than the northern half. Down south, top water plugs, suspending baits like Mirrolure Catch Jr., soft plastics on the bottom, and live bait under popping corks or carolina rigs are all good bets. The rigs at the south end of the bay and the shoals around Dauphin Island are holding specs. Live shrimp under a slip cork is a good way to catch trout in the deeper water like these rigs as well as Middle Bay Lighthouse. Aug 1st, 2014
Alabama Gulf Coast Fishing Report: August 2014
Saltwater fishing off the Alabama Gulf Coast has been good. The best fishing trip for half day or less is trolling for king mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Bonita and Jack Crevalle. Trolling spoons with #2 and #3 planers are good options. I like to try a variety of sizes with the spoons. This fishing should continue into August and beyond. Aug 1st, 2014
