Fishing Forecast Mobile Al

The weather is turning cooler and this should put the Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Flounder (Flounder, Southern) bites back on. The Flounder are eating Gulp baits and the Trout are liking Shrimp. If you can get out on the water early you should see some good fishing this week.

INSHORE – Sheepshead are still biting up and down the beaches to Fort Morgan. They are hanging around the pass at Orange Beach and near the bridge pilings on a moving tide. A few Flounder are also showing up on the jetties and in Mobile Bay on calm days. They are taking live shrimp and Pompano jigs. The Sheepshead are a little bigger than usual this year.

On the bay front Trout are still biting but the sizes have slipped a little from last week. Live Shrimp has been the best bait. Look for the fish to be on deeper holes in 10-14 ft of water. The best times to fish are morning and evening with the outgoing tide.

WATER CONDITIONS

Tide and water temperature are two factors that play a major role in angling success. Water temperature is important because fish are cold blooded and react to changes in their environment. When the water is too cold, fish will become lethargic and inactive. On the other hand, water temperatures that are too warm can cause the fish to move into deeper waters to escape the hot conditions.

Water clarity is another factor that impacts angling. Clearer water allows the fish to see their surroundings better, which can increase their hunting efficiency. Conversely, murky water can hinder the hunt and make it difficult for the fish to find food.

Wind conditions also impact angling success. Higher winds can make the water choppy and uncomfortable for the fish. In addition, strong winds can blow trash into the water, causing it to be unfishable. If you are planning a trip to the Gulf of Mexico, be sure to check out the wind and water conditions before heading out on the boat.

The current sea temperature is 91degF. The average sea current is 0.1 ft/s in the direction 124deg SE. Waves are 1.6 ft in height and occur every 3 seconds. The swell waves are coming from the northwest and the wind waves are from the south.