Bon Secour Bay Fishing
A bay of the Alabama coast in Baldwin County.
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Bon Secour Bay summed up for a first saltwater trip
USGS names Bon Secour Bay as a bay of Baldwin County. Anything within 8 miles is listed with it. Gulf Shores is the closest Census place, some 10 miles off.
Trailers go in at 4 public ramps near it. ADCNR lists 2 piers and bank sites too. ADCNR records 26 public access sites for parking and walking in. ADCNR placed 19 inshore reefs within 12 miles. It is covered by 3 water level stations.
USGS GNIS domestic names (feature class and primary point), read November 1, 2026; ADCNR coastal layers; Census 2023 places.
Launch sites ADCNR lists near Bon Secour Bay
- Bay Watch Boat Ramp on Weeks Bayramps: 2, docks: 1, 36 spots for vehicles with …, restrooms, 11470 US Highway 98
- Mullet Point Boat Ramp on Weeks Bayramps: 1, docks: 1, ~25 parking spots, restrooms, 13203 County Road 1
- The Pines Boat Launch on Bon Secour Bayramps: 1, docks: 1, ~4 (street parking only), From HWY 59 in Gulf Shores, turn west on HWY 180. …
- View Point Launch on Weeks Bayramps: 2, docks: 1, Unknown/No marked spaces, restrooms, 10471 County Road 1
Public access points around Bon Secour Bay
- Anderson StreetPonce de Leon Court at Anderson Street, Gulf Shores, Gulf Frontal
- Beach Boulevard Access 1Beach Boulevard between Our Road and Cortez Street, Gulf Shores, Gulf Frontal
- Beach Boulevard Access 2Beach Boulevard east of Cortez Street, Gulf Shores, Gulf Frontal
- Beach Boulevard Access 3Beach Boulevard east of Cortez Street, Gulf Shores, Gulf Frontal
- Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge Beach Mobile Street Beach AccessSouth end of Mobile Street off Fort Morgan Road (AL-180), Gulf Shores, Gulf Frontal
- Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge Gator Lake Trail (Mobile Street)Mobile Street, 1 mile south of Fort Morgan road (AL-180), Gulf Shores, Gulf Frontal
- Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge Jeff Friend TrailFort Morgan Road, 6 miles west of Gulf Shores Parkway …, Gulf Shores, Gulf Frontal
- Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge Pine Beach TrailFort Morgan Road, 9 Miles west of Gulf Shores Parkway …, Gulf Shores, Bon Secour Bay
- Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge Veterans Road BeachSouth end of Veterans Road, Gulf Shores, Gulf Frontal
- Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge Visitor CenterAt the end of Strong Road off Fort Morgan Road, Gulf Shores, Bon Secour Bay
- Cortez StreetBeach Boulevard at Cortez Street, Gulf Shores, Gulf Frontal
- Cypress Avenue Beach AccessCR 1, 1.3 miles south of Scenic Highway 98, Fairhope, Eastern Shore
- Manatee ParkGrounds Lane off US 98 just east of Fish River Bridge, Foley, Weeks Bay
- Mary Ann Nelson ParkCR 1 at Mary Ann Beach Road, Fairhope, Eastern Shore
- Morgantown AccessEast end of Beach Boulevard, Gulf Shores, Gulf Frontal
- Mullet Point ParkCR 1, 0.3 miles south of Scenic Highway 98, Fairhope, Eastern Shore
- Our Road Beach AccessBeach Boulevard at Our Road, Gulf Shores, Gulf Frontal
- Pontoon Lane AccessPonce de Leon Court at Pontoon Lane, Gulf Shores, Gulf Frontal
- The Pines Fishing Pier and Boat LaunchFort Morgan Road (AL-180), 12.6 miles west of Gulf …, Gulf Shores, Bon Secour Bay
- Triple Tail Lane AccessPonce de Leon Court at Triple Tail Lane, Gulf Shores, Gulf Frontal
- Vacation Lane AccessPonce de Leon Court at Vacation Lane, Gulf Shores, Gulf Frontal
- Weeks Bay Boat Ramp and PierUS-98 just west of Fish River Bridge, Fairhope, Weeks Bay
- Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve11300 US-98, Fairhope, Weeks Bay
- Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature TrailheadFairhope, Alabama, Fairhope, Weeks Bay
Other ramps a short tow from Bon Secour Bay
- Lagoon Park Launch on Oyster BayOyster Bay, 10 miles east
- Ft. Morgan Boat Ramp on Pass DruryPass Drury, 10 miles southwest
- Canal Park on Oyster BayOyster Bay, 11 miles east
- Little Billygoat Hole Ramp on Pass DruryPass Drury, 13 miles west
- Billygoat Hole Ramp on Pass DruryPass Drury, 13 miles west
- The Launch on Wolf BayWolf Bay, 14 miles east
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.
Shore fishing at Bon Secour Bay
- The Pines Fishing Pier and Boat Launch on Bon Secour Bayfishing pier, salt water, Fort Morgan Road (AL-180), 12.6 miles west …, Gulf Shores
- Weeks Bay Boat Ramp and Pierfishing pier, salt water, US-98 just west of Fish River Bridge, Fairhope
Piers and bank spots that sit near Bon Secour Bay
- Magnolia Springs Public Pierfishing pier, salt water, 8 miles
- Little Lagoon Pierfishing pier, salt water, 9 miles
- Fort Morgan Fishing Pier and Boat Ramp on Pass Druryfishing pier, salt water, 10 miles
- Gulf State Park Pier on Oyster Bayfishing pier, salt water, 13 miles
- Pier Street Boat Ramp on Mobile Bayfishing pier, salt water, 15 miles
ADCNR coastal boating access pages and public access site layer (ADCNR GIS), read November 1, 2026.
Artificial reefs by Bon Secour Bay
The ADCNR list puts 19 inshore reefs near Bon Secour Bay.
| Reef | Placed | Material | Listed depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish River Reef | 1995 | 2300 linear ft concrete bridge piling around permiter of oyster half-shell and #57 … | 7 ft listed depth | 3 miles northeast |
| Shellbank Reef | 1995 | 2300 linear ft concrete bridge piling around permiter of oyster half-shell and #4 … | 7 ft listed depth | 3 miles south |
| Bayou Cour Reef | 2011 | Limestone and concrete rubble rip rap along outer ring with # 57 limestone, #4 … | 5 ft listed depth | 4 miles east |
| Bon Secour Reef | 2023 | 3367 tons of 3"x6" limestone aggregate (2023) | 4 miles northwest | |
| Bon Secour Reef | 3367 tons of 3"x6" limestone aggregate was installed during 2023 | 4 miles northwest | ||
| LEGACY 615-4 | 2003 | 3" X 6" limestone aggregate placed around gas production platforms | 11 ft listed depth | 5 miles west |
| Steve Dorsey #57 Reef | 2014 | 1,034 cubic yards of oyster half-shells | 4 ft listed depth | 5 miles northeast |
| Upper Wreck Reef | 2006 | Abandon barge and shrimpboat w/concrete rubble placed around perimeter and 3" X 6" … | 5 ft listed depth | 5 miles north |
| LEGACY PLATFORM | 2003 | 3" X 6" limestone aggregate placed around gas production platforms | 10 ft listed depth | 6 miles west |
| LEGACY 615-3 | 2003 | 3" X 6" limestone aggregate placed around gas production platforms | 12 ft listed depth | 7 miles southwest |
| LEGACY 615-1 | 2003 | 3" X 6" limestone aggregate placed around gas production platforms | 12 ft listed depth | 7 miles west |
| EXMOB 63-AB | 2003 | 3" X 6" limestone aggregate placed around gas production platforms | 12 ft listed depth | 8 miles west |
| Fort Morgan Barge | 2004 | Pilings placed around the perimeter of a sunken barge | 15 ft listed depth | 10 miles southwest |
| ExxonMobil: Alex Maisel Memorial Reef | 2003 | 3" X 6" limestone aggregate placed around gas production platforms | 13 ft listed depth | 10 miles west |
ADCNR Marine Resources Division public reef master list 2025 (KMZ; reef layer), read November 1, 2026. Coordinates are for information only, not for navigation.
How much water covers Bon Secour Bay today
NOAA CO-OPS water level, preliminary reading at retrieval (November 1, 2026); station page for live data.
- Weeks Baytide predictions, 8 miles
- Bon Secour, Bon Secour Rivertide predictions, 8 miles
- Mobile Point (Fort Morgan)tide predictions, 10 miles
- Gulf Shores, ICWWtide predictions, 11 miles
On Bon Secour Bay, wind and river flow move the water as much as the moon does; check the station before running shallow.
NOAA CO-OPS water level and tide prediction stations; read November 1, 2026.
Port towns by Bon Secour Bay
- Gulf ShoresBaldwin County, 11 miles
- Fort MorganBaldwin County, 11 miles
- Magnolia SpringsBaldwin County, 8 miles
- Point ClearBaldwin County, 12 miles
- Bon SecourBaldwin County, 8 miles
USGS GNIS domestic names (feature class and primary point), read November 1, 2026.
Daily limits on Bon Secour Bay
| 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 |
The MRD inshore rows cover the usual catches on Bon Secour Bay.
The license line is set by highways and landmarks, quoted on the saltwater page; check it for spots up the rivers.
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 five closest coastal pages, Oyster Bay has the most ramps and access sites (16).
| Water | Distance | Type | Ramps | Piers and banks | Access sites | Inshore reefs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secour Bay | bay | 4 | 2 | 26 | 19 | |
| Magnolia River | 6 miles northeast | tidal river | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13 |
| Weeks Bay | 6 miles north | bay | 3 | 1 | 8 | 13 |
| Bon Secour River | 7 miles east | tidal river | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Little Lagoon | 8 miles southeast | coastal lagoon | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Oyster Bay | 9 miles east | bay | 2 | 1 | 14 | 7 |
ADCNR ramp, access and reef layers, USGS GNIS; read November 1, 2026.
More Alabama water an hour or so from Bon Secour Bay
More Alabama lakes near Bon Secour Bay
- Shelby Lakes13 miles
- Dead Lake41 miles
- Big Creek Lake42 miles
Rivers behind Bon Secour Bay
- Fowl River18 miles
- Fish River24 miles
- Dog River25 miles
- Styx River28 miles
Buying bait for Bon Secour Bay
- Fisherman's Discountbait and tackle shop, Fairhope, 8 miles
- Dolphin Cove Marinamarina, Gulf Shores, 8 miles
- Alabama Girl Fishingbait and tackle shop, Gulf Shores, 9 miles
- Fort Morgan Marina Restaurantmarina, Gulf Shores, 9 miles
- Legendary Marina & Yacht Club Gulf Shoresmarina, Gulf Shores, 11 miles
- Beach Bum Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Gulf Shores, 11 miles
Charter and guide names for Bon Secour Bay
- 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
Alabama towns with rooms near Bon Secour Bay
- Gulf Shores10 miles
- Foley14 miles
- Fairhope15 miles
- Summerdale16 miles
Alabama county pages covering Bon Secour Bay
- Baldwin Countyseat: Bay Minette
Piscifun reels a Yellowhammer State angler might load for Bon Secour Bay
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A picture guide to fish at Bon Secour Bay
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Bon Secour Bay, the common questions settled
Which stretch of shoreline should I search for Bon Secour Bay?
Its home is Baldwin County, about 10 miles from Gulf Shores.
Does ADCNR treat Bon Secour Bay as salt or fresh for the license?
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. Check the line on the saltwater page for upper water.
Where does a trailered bay boat get wet for Bon Secour Bay?
ADCNR lists 4 public ramps; Bay Watch Boat Ramp on Weeks Bay is one.
Has the digest written special rules for Bon Secour Bay?
Red Drum (Redfish): 3 per person; 16" min. – 26" max TL.
Which NOAA station serves Bon Secour Bay?
NOAA Dauphin Island covers it.
Which pier on Bon Secour Bay would ADCNR point me to?
2 piers and bank sites on the ADCNR lists; The Pines Fishing Pier and Boat Launch on Bon Secour Bay is one.
Who keeps live shrimp near Bon Secour Bay?
Head to Fisherman's Discount, about 8 miles away,.
What reef count sits around Bon Secour Bay?
Fish River Reef is nearest of 19 inshore reefs.
Gas the bay boat and aim for Bon Secour Bay
Read the MRD limits before filling the cooler.