Blakeley River Fishing
A tidal river of the Alabama coast in Baldwin County.
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Getting oriented on Blakeley River
Blakeley River, a tidal river, lies in Baldwin County on the USGS names map. Daphne, around 3 miles away, is the closest town.
It has 1 public ramp from the ADCNR coastal and WFF lists. ADCNR marks 2 public access sites close by. Within 12 miles lie 7 inshore reefs from the ADCNR list. Water level data come from 5 water level stations.
USGS GNIS domestic names (feature class and primary point), read November 1, 2026; ADCNR coastal layers; Census 2023 places.
Trailering a bay boat to Blakeley River
- Scott's Landing on Blakeley Riverramps: 1, docks: , 4 parking spots, 5901 Battleship Pkwy, Spanish Fort, AL 36527
Getting to the water at Blakeley River
- Five Rivers Alabama's Coastal Resource Center30945 Five Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort, MTA Central
- Meaher State Park5200 Battleship Parkway, Spanish Fort, MTA Central
Backup ramps for a busy day at Blakeley River
- D'Olive Bay RampD'Olive Bay, 1 mile southeast
- Chocalotta Ramp on Chacaloochee BayChacaloochee Bay, 4 miles northwest
- Tenesaw Public Boat Ramp on Polecat BayPolecat Bay, 5 miles northwest
- Ted Middleton Jr. Landing on Polecat BayPolecat Bay, 6 miles northwest
- Arlington Park on Spanish RiverSpanish River, 8 miles west
- Pier Street Ramp on Mobile BayMobile Bay, 9 miles south
ADCNR coastal boating access pages and public access site layer (ADCNR GIS), read November 1, 2026; ADCNR WFF public boat ramp list (list), read November 1, 2026.
Public piers by Blakeley River
Bank fishing within reach of Blakeley River
- Pier Street Boat Ramp on Mobile Bayfishing pier, salt water, 9 miles
- Weeks Bay Boat Ramp and Pierfishing pier, salt water, 17 miles
- Magnolia Springs Public Pierfishing pier, salt water, 20 miles
ADCNR coastal boating access pages and public access site layer (ADCNR GIS), read November 1, 2026.
Limestone and rubble reefs near Blakeley River
Within a 12-mile run of Blakeley River sit 7 inshore reefs from the ADCNR list.
| Reef | Placed | Material | Listed depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Williamson Reef | 1991 | Concrete block and oyster cultch material placed inside old pier pilings and 3"x6" … | 6 ft listed depth | 3 miles south |
| Buddy Beiser Reef | 1999 | Concrete pipe and rubble placed around abandon barge and 3" X 6" limestone aggregate | 9 ft listed depth | 4 miles south |
| Choctaw Pass Reef | 1999 | Concrete pipe and rubble and 3" X 6" limestone aggregate | 4 ft listed depth | 6 miles west |
| Dog River Reef | 2023 | 7000 tons of 3"x6" limestone aggregate (2023) | 10 miles southwest | |
| Dog River Reef | 7000 tons of 3"x6" limestone aggregate was installed during 2023 | 10 miles southwest | ||
| Battles Wharf Reef | 1999 | Concrete pipe and rubble placed inside old pier pilings and 3" X 6" limestone aggregate | 5 ft listed depth | 11 miles south |
| Bender – Austal Reef | 1999 | Concrete pipe and rubble encircling oyster cultch material and 3"x6" limestone aggregate | 7 ft listed depth | 11 miles southwest |
ADCNR Marine Resources Division public reef master list 2025 (KMZ; reef layer), read November 1, 2026. Coordinates are for information only, not for navigation.
Tide tables and gauges for Blakeley River
NOAA CO-OPS water level, preliminary reading at retrieval (November 1, 2026); station page for live data.
- Meaher State Park, Mobile Baytide predictions, 1 mile
- Fly Creek, Mobile Baytide predictions, 8 miles
- MOBILE, Mobile River (State Dock)tide predictions, 8 miles
- Coast Guard Sector Mobiletide predictions, 8 miles
Gulf tides here are small, and a strong north wind can push water off Blakeley River faster than the tide table suggests.
NOAA CO-OPS water level and tide prediction stations; read November 1, 2026.
The passes that feed Blakeley River
- Choctaw Pass6 miles west
- Pass Picada3 miles northwest
- Pinto Pass6 miles west
- Sardine Pass2 miles north
- Duck Skiff Pass2 miles north
USGS GNIS domestic names (feature class and primary point), read November 1, 2026.
Where charter boats leave for Blakeley River
- FairhopeBaldwin County, 9 miles
- DaphneBaldwin County, 3 miles
- MobileMobile County, 8 miles
- Spanish FortBaldwin County, 2 miles
USGS GNIS domestic names (feature class and primary point), read November 1, 2026.
Keeping redfish and trout from Blakeley River
| Species | Daily limit and size | Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Sheepshead | 8 per person; 12" min. FL | state waters |
| Spotted Seatrout | 6 per person – one fish is allowed to be over; 15" min. TL – 22" max TL | state waters |
| Red Drum (Redfish) | 3 per person; 16" min. – 26" max TL | state waters |
| Cobia (Ling) | 1 per person, not to exceed 2 per vessel; 36" min. FL | state waters |
| Spanish Mackerel | 15 per person; no size limit | state waters |
| Florida Pompano | 3 per person; 12" min. TL | state waters |
| Striped Bass | 2 per person; 16" min TL | state waters |
| Flounder | 5 per person (Closed Season for the month of November); 14" min TL | state waters |
| Tripletail (Blackfish) | 3 per person; 18" min TL | state waters |
| Mullet | Oct. 24-Dec. 31, 25 mullet per person from the shoreline or 25 per boat. No mullet by cast net or snagging in Theodore Industrial Canal, Dog River, Fowl River, and their tributaries.; no siz | state waters |
For Blakeley River, the inshore saltwater rows apply; the full MRD list is on the saltwater page.
Whether a spot needs the saltwater or the freshwater license depends on the line ADCNR describes; the saltwater page quotes it.
Saltwater anglers 16 and older carry an Alabama saltwater license ($30.90 resident, $66.80 nonresident for 2026-27), plus the $10 Gulf Reef Fish Endorsement to keep reef fish such as red snapper.
Limits as printed by the ADCNR Marine Resources Division recreational size, creel and possession limits for state waters (MRD limits page), read November 1, 2026.
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Of the waters listed, D'Olive Bay has the most entry points: 8.
| Water | Distance | Type | Ramps | Piers and banks | Access sites | Inshore reefs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakeley River | tidal river | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | |
| D'Olive Bay | under a mile east | bay | 1 | 0 | 7 | 8 |
| Apalachee River | 2 miles northwest | tidal river | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Bay Minette Basin | 4 miles north | bay | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Chacaloochee Bay | 4 miles northwest | bay | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Spanish River | 6 miles west | tidal river | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
ADCNR ramp, access and reef layers, USGS GNIS; read November 1, 2026.
The Alabama country behind Blakeley River
Alabama still water near Blakeley River
- Dead Lake17 miles
- Big Creek Lake25 miles
- Shelby Lakes31 miles
- Citronelle Lake37 miles
Streams near Blakeley River
- Tensaw River6 miles
- Fish River8 miles
- Dog River12 miles
- Mobile River12 miles
Gear stores a short hop from Blakeley River
- Sunrise Marina, 28791 Us Highway 98marina, Daphne, under a mile
- Dick's Sporting Goods Daphnesporting goods store, Daphne, 1 mile
- Bass Pro Shops Spanish Fortsporting goods store, Spanish Fort, 1 mile
- Encore Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Daphne, 4 miles
- Bama-Baitsbait and tackle shop, Daphne, 4 miles
- Autrey's Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Daphne, 5 miles
Guide services that list Blakeley River
- AAA Charterscharter, Foley, (251) 948-2525
- Action Charter Service Inccharter, Orange Beach, (888) 558-3889
- Alabama Coastal Charterscharter, Gulf Shores, (251) 943-6017
- Alabama Deep Sea Fishingcharter, Lillian, (251) 981-3733
- Alabama Fun Fishing LLCcharter, Orange Beach, (251) 550-5002
- Alabama Inshore Charterscharter, Fairhope, (251) 421-6797
- Allen Stella Marina Charterscharter, Foley, (251) 981-4510
- Annan Brian Capt Gulf Rebelcharter, Orange Beach, (251) 981-3119
Overnight towns for Blakeley River anglers
- Daphne3 miles
- Spanish Fort6 miles
- Fairhope9 miles
- Mobile10 miles
County-by-county pages for Blakeley River
- Baldwin Countyseat: Bay Minette
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Questions Alabama anglers ask about Blakeley River
Which Alabama coastal county holds Blakeley River?
Steer toward Baldwin County, about 3 miles from Daphne.
What are the 2026-27 Alabama fees for fishing Blakeley River?
Saltwater anglers 16 and older carry an Alabama saltwater license ($30.90 resident, $66.80 nonresident for 2026-27), plus the $10 Gulf Reef Fish Endorsement to keep reef fish such as red snapper. ADCNR describes the line in words on the saltwater page.
Where do bay boats launch for Blakeley River?
The one listing is Scott's Landing on Blakeley River.
Which MRD creel rows cover Blakeley River?
Red Drum (Redfish): 3 per person; 16" min. – 26" max TL.
Which NOAA reading speaks for Blakeley River?
Check Mobile State Docks; the reading is above.
Is Blakeley River worth a trip without any boat at all?
Nothing sits on it; the nearest listed is Pier Street Boat Ramp on Mobile Bay, about 9 miles away.
Which Alabama tackle counter sits nearest Blakeley River?
Sunrise Marina, under a mile away, tops our shop list.
Where is placed structure near Blakeley River?
The reef band lists 7 inshore reefs; Dell Williamson Reef is closest.
Which cuts are near Blakeley River?
Close by: Choctaw Pass, Pass Picada, Pinto Pass, Sardine Pass and Duck Skiff Pass.
Put Blakeley River on the saltwater list
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