Grants Pass Fishing
A pass of the Alabama coast in Mobile County.
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First look at Grants Pass from the Alabama shore
Along the shore of Mobile County sits Grants Pass, a pass. Groceries and bait are likely in Dauphin Island, roughly 4 miles off.
There are 20 inshore reefs inside 12 miles. There are 5 water level stations in range.
USGS GNIS domestic names (feature class and primary point), read November 1, 2026; ADCNR coastal layers; Census 2023 places.
Where Gulf boats go in for Grants Pass
The ADCNR lists show no ramp on Grants Pass.
If the lot is full at Grants Pass
- Landnier Landing on Pass DruryPass Drury, 3 miles southeast
- Jemison's Bait & Tackle boat ramp on Heron BayHeron Bay, 3 miles north
- Billygoat Hole Ramp on Pass DruryPass Drury, 4 miles southeast
- Little Billygoat Hole Ramp on Pass DruryPass Drury, 4 miles southeast
- Delta Port Marina on Heron BayHeron Bay, 5 miles north
- Ft. Morgan Boat Ramp on Pass DruryPass Drury, 8 miles southeast
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.
Piers and shore access on Grants Pass
Fishing from the bank around Grants Pass
- Dauphin Island Public Beach and Fishing Pier (Dauphin Island Main Beach) on Pass Druryfishing pier, salt water, 3 miles
- Fort Morgan Fishing Pier and Boat Ramp on Pass Druryfishing pier, salt water, 8 miles
- The Pines Fishing Pier and Boat Launch on Bon Secour Bayfishing pier, salt water, 15 miles
- Weeks Bay Boat Ramp and Pierfishing pier, salt water, 20 miles
- Pier Street Boat Ramp on Mobile Bayfishing pier, salt water, 20 miles
ADCNR coastal boating access pages and public access site layer (ADCNR GIS), read November 1, 2026.
Inshore reefs near Grants Pass
Near Grants Pass: 20 inshore reefs, with depth as ADCNR lists it.
| Reef | Placed | Material | Listed depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Dent Boykin Reef | 1999 | Concrete pipe and rubble and #2 limestone aggregate | 9 ft listed depth | 3 miles southeast |
| CCA Alabama Pelican Bay Reef | 2017 | 80 eco-reef modules placed in clusters of 3-4 modules(each module consists of 3 … | 14 ft listed depth | 4 miles southeast |
| Wellhead Reef | 2023 | 3367 tons of 3"x6" limestone aggregate (2023) | 4 miles east | |
| Wellhead Reef | 3367 tons of 3"x6" limestone aggregate was installed during 2023 | 4 miles east | ||
| Ghost Rig Reef | 2023 | 3367 tons of 3"x6" limestone aggregate (2023) | 5 miles southeast | |
| Ghost Rig Reef | 3367 tons of 3"x6" limestone aggregate was installed during 2023 | 5 miles southeast | ||
| ExxonMobil: Alex Maisel Memorial Reef | 2003 | 3" X 6" limestone aggregate placed around gas production platforms | 13 ft listed depth | 5 miles east |
| EXMOB 76-A | 2003 | 3" X 6" limestone aggregate placed around gas production platforms | 13 ft listed depth | 6 miles southeast |
| Mississippi Sound Reef #3 | 2013 | 3" X 6" limestone aggregate | 6 ft listed depth | 7 miles southwest |
| Fort Morgan Barge | 2004 | Pilings placed around the perimeter of a sunken barge | 15 ft listed depth | 8 miles southeast |
| EXMOB 63-AB | 2003 | 3" X 6" limestone aggregate placed around gas production platforms | 12 ft listed depth | 8 miles east |
| Shrimpboat Reef | 1999 | Concrete pipe and rubble placed around abandoned Shrimpboat Hull and 3" X 6" … | 9 ft listed depth | 8 miles west |
| LEGACY 615-1 | 2003 | 3" X 6" limestone aggregate placed around gas production platforms | 12 ft listed depth | 9 miles east |
| Denton Reef | 1997 | 900 prestressed concrete roof slabs encircling oyster cultch material; 4300 tons of … | 10 ft listed depth | 9 miles northeast |
ADCNR Marine Resources Division public reef master list 2025 (KMZ; reef layer), read November 1, 2026. Coordinates are for information only, not for navigation.
NOAA water level and tide near Grants Pass
NOAA CO-OPS water level, preliminary reading at retrieval (November 1, 2026); station page for live data.
- Dauphin Island Hydrotide predictions, 4 miles
- DAUPHIN ISLANDtide predictions, 5 miles
- West Fowl River, Hwy 188 bridgetide predictions, 6 miles
- Mobile Point (Fort Morgan)tide predictions, 8 miles
A front can drain the flats around Grants Pass; read the live station, not only the prediction.
NOAA CO-OPS water level and tide prediction stations; read November 1, 2026.
Passes near Grants Pass
- Little Pass Margaret1 mile southeast
- Pass Berron4 miles northwest
- Pass Chateaugue2 miles southeast
USGS GNIS domestic names (feature class and primary point), read November 1, 2026.
Coastal towns close to Grants Pass
- Dauphin IslandMobile County, 3 miles
- Bayou La BatreMobile County, 10 miles
- CodenMobile County, 9 miles
- Fort MorganBaldwin County, 8 miles
- Alabama PortMobile County, 5 miles
USGS GNIS domestic names (feature class and primary point), read November 1, 2026.
Saltwater limits for Grants Pass
| 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 |
Saltwater limits head the table for Grants Pass; freshwater fish follow the digest rows.
Up the bayous and rivers, check the ADCNR license line on the saltwater page before deciding which license to carry.
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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For more ways onto the water, Mississippi Sound offers 31 ramps and access sites.
| Water | Distance | Type | Ramps | Piers and banks | Access sites | Inshore reefs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants Pass | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Pass aux Herons | under a mile southeast | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Heron Bay | 3 miles north | bay | 2 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| Pass Drury | 3 miles southeast | pass | 4 | 2 | 17 | 19 |
| Mississippi Sound | 5 miles northwest | sound | 8 | 1 | 23 | 14 |
| Portersville Bay | 8 miles northwest | bay | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
ADCNR ramp, access and reef layers, USGS GNIS; read November 1, 2026.
Places near Grants Pass worth a stop
Alabama reservoirs a short haul from Grants Pass
- Shelby Lakes28 miles
- Big Creek Lake35 miles
- Dead Lake42 miles
Rivers flowing toward Grants Pass
- Fowl River10 miles
- Dog River21 miles
Bait and tackle stops on the way to Grants Pass
- Dauphin Island Marinamarina, Dauphin Island, 2 miles
- Dockside Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Dauphin Island, 4 miles
- Fort Morgan Marina Restaurantmarina, Gulf Shores, 9 miles
- Fowl River Marinabait and tackle shop, Theodore, 11 miles
- Fisherman's Discountbait and tackle shop, Fairhope, 18 miles
- Beachcomber Marina & Dry Dockmarina, Mobile, 19 miles
Who will take you out on Grants Pass
- Capt. Lynn's Inshore Adventures Inc.charter, Dauphin Island, (251) 214-5196
- Capt. Mike's Deep Sea Fishingcharter, Dauphin Island, (251) 861-5302
- Captain T's Fishing Charterscharter, Dauphin Island, (251) 454-4107
- DX Guide Fishingcharter, Mobile, (251) 709-4742
- Deupree Outdoor Guide Servicecharter, Mobile
- Doug Houston Outdoors Charterscharter, Dauphin Island, (251) 861-3586
- Fear Knot Fishing Charterscharter, Dauphin Island, (256) 343-5705
- Finatics Fishing Charterscharter, Dauphin Island, (251) 265-3474
Where to stay for a trip to Grants Pass
- Dauphin Island4 miles
- Bayou La Batre11 miles
- Theodore17 miles
- Grand Bay18 miles
Counties around Grants Pass with their own pages
- Mobile Countyseat: Mobile
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Reservoirs, rivers and bays close to Grants Pass, pictured
Photo: Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant, CC BY 2.0
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Before you fish Grants Pass, read these answers
Which part of the Alabama coast is Grants Pass?
Drive to the coast of Mobile County, about 4 miles from Dauphin Island.
What does a visiting angler buy before fishing Grants Pass?
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. The ADCNR line decides salt or fresh for spots up the rivers.
Where does the closest ADCNR ramp sit for Grants Pass?
Nearest on file: Landnier Landing on Pass Drury, 3 miles.
Which Alabama creel rows apply at Grants Pass?
Red Drum (Redfish): 3 per person; 16" min. – 26" max TL.
Is there a NOAA station near Grants Pass?
The closest gauge is Dauphin Island.
Where can an angler on foot reach Grants Pass?
Drive to Dauphin Island Public Beach and Fishing Pier (Dauphin Island Main Beach) on Pass Drury, roughly 3 miles away.
Where do regulars on Grants Pass buy bait?
Our list starts with Dauphin Island Marina, about 2 miles away,.
Which ADCNR reef sits nearest Grants Pass?
Yes; 20 inshore reefs lie within 12 miles, the closest Lynn Dent Boykin Reef.
Which passes are near Grants Pass?
The gazetteer lists Little Pass Margaret, Pass Berron and Pass Chateaugue.
Give Grants Pass a whole Gulf Coast weekend
Fees, seasons and the license line are on the saltwater page.