Magnolia River Fishing
A tidal river of the Alabama coast in Baldwin County.
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The short version on Magnolia River for salt water
In Baldwin County, Magnolia River is a tidal river on the Alabama coast. Plan on near 9 miles to Foley.
Land-based anglers have 1 pier or bank site. Visitors reach the water at 5 public access sites. Crews built 13 inshore reefs within 12 miles. 2 water level stations from NOAA sit close by.
USGS GNIS domestic names (feature class and primary point), read November 1, 2026; ADCNR coastal layers; Census 2023 places.
Coastal ramps that reach Magnolia River
ADCNR lists no ramp on Magnolia River; the closest are mapped.
Beach and bay access by Magnolia River
- Jessamine Street AccessJessamine Street, Magnolia Springs, Weeks Bay
- Magnolia Landing BoardwalkWest side of CR 49, between Oak Sreet and Magnolia River, Magnolia Springs, Weeks Bay
- Magnolia Springs ParkCorner of CR 49 and Oak Street, Magnolia Springs, Weeks Bay
- Magnolia Springs Public PierCorner of Bay Street and Cedar Avenue, Magnolia Springs, Weeks Bay
- Rock Street Magnolia River AccessRock Street, Magnolia Springs, Weeks Bay
More ADCNR ramps close to Magnolia River
- View Point Launch on Weeks BayWeeks Bay, 2 miles southwest
- Bay Watch Boat Ramp on Weeks BayWeeks Bay, 2 miles north
- Mullet Point Boat Ramp on Weeks BayWeeks Bay, 6 miles west
- Pier Street Ramp on Mobile BayMobile Bay, 11 miles northwest
- Canal Park on Oyster BayOyster Bay, 11 miles southeast
- Lagoon Park Launch on Oyster BayOyster Bay, 11 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.
Walk-out fishing on Magnolia River
- Magnolia Springs Public Pierfishing pier, salt water, Corner of Bay Street and Cedar Avenue, Magnolia Springs
Places to fish on foot near Magnolia River
- Weeks Bay Boat Ramp and Pierfishing pier, salt water, 2 miles
- Pier Street Boat Ramp on Mobile Bayfishing pier, salt water, 11 miles
- Little Lagoon Pierfishing pier, salt water, 11 miles
- The Pines Fishing Pier and Boat Launch on Bon Secour Bayfishing pier, salt water, 11 miles
- Gulf State Park Pier on Oyster Bayfishing pier, salt water, 13 miles
ADCNR coastal boating access pages and public access site layer (ADCNR GIS), read November 1, 2026.
Reefs an easy run from Magnolia River
13 inshore reefs lie within 12 miles of Magnolia River; each row gives year, material and listed depth.
| Reef | Placed | Material | Listed depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Dorsey #57 Reef | 2014 | 1,034 cubic yards of oyster half-shells | 4 ft listed depth | 1 mile southwest |
| Upper Wreck Reef | 2006 | Abandon barge and shrimpboat w/concrete rubble placed around perimeter and 3" X 6" … | 5 ft listed depth | 4 miles west |
| Fish River Reef | 1995 | 2300 linear ft concrete bridge piling around permiter of oyster half-shell and #57 … | 7 ft listed depth | 4 miles south |
| Bon Secour Reef | 2023 | 3367 tons of 3"x6" limestone aggregate (2023) | 5 miles west | |
| Bon Secour Reef | 3367 tons of 3"x6" limestone aggregate was installed during 2023 | 5 miles west | ||
| Bayou Cour Reef | 2011 | Limestone and concrete rubble rip rap along outer ring with # 57 limestone, #4 … | 5 ft listed depth | 6 miles south |
| P. Grey Cane, Jr. Reef | 1999 | Concrete pipe and rubble placed circular config with oyster half-shells and #57 … | 7 ft listed depth | 8 miles northwest |
| Zundel Landing | 1995 | 300 yds concrete block placed in and around old pier pilings and 3" X 6" limestone … | 4 ft listed depth | 9 miles northwest |
| Shellbank Reef | 1995 | 2300 linear ft concrete bridge piling around permiter of oyster half-shell and #4 … | 7 ft listed depth | 9 miles south |
| Battles Wharf Reef | 1999 | Concrete pipe and rubble placed inside old pier pilings and 3" X 6" limestone aggregate | 5 ft listed depth | 10 miles northwest |
| Point Clear Reef | 2016 | 3" x 6" limestone aggregate | 11 ft listed depth | 10 miles northwest |
| LEGACY 615-4 | 2003 | 3" X 6" limestone aggregate placed around gas production platforms | 11 ft listed depth | 11 miles southwest |
| LEGACY PLATFORM | 2003 | 3" X 6" limestone aggregate placed around gas production platforms | 10 ft listed depth | 12 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.
Watching the tide on Magnolia River
NOAA CO-OPS water level, preliminary reading at retrieval (November 1, 2026); station page for live data.
- Weeks Baytide predictions, 2 miles
- Bon Secour, Bon Secour Rivertide predictions, 8 miles
- Point Clear, Mobile Baytide predictions, 10 miles
- Gulf Shores, ICWWtide predictions, 11 miles
Predictions for Magnolia River are a guide; wind and runoff set the real level.
NOAA CO-OPS water level and tide prediction stations; read November 1, 2026.
Harbors that serve Magnolia River
- FairhopeBaldwin County, 11 miles
- Magnolia SpringsBaldwin County, 3 miles
- Point ClearBaldwin County, 8 miles
- Bon SecourBaldwin County, 7 miles
- FoleyBaldwin County, 8 miles
USGS GNIS domestic names (feature class and primary point), read November 1, 2026.
Inshore creel and size rules at Magnolia 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 |
Redfish, speckled trout and flounder rules for Magnolia River come first.
Which license applies follows the ADCNR line, printed on the saltwater page.
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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By access count, Bon Secour Bay tops the table at 30.
| Water | Distance | Type | Ramps | Piers and banks | Access sites | Inshore reefs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia River | tidal river | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13 | |
| Weeks Bay | 1 mile northwest | bay | 3 | 1 | 8 | 13 |
| Bon Secour Bay | 6 miles southwest | bay | 4 | 2 | 26 | 19 |
| Bon Secour River | 8 miles southeast | tidal river | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Oyster Bay | 10 miles southeast | bay | 2 | 1 | 14 | 7 |
| Little Lagoon | 11 miles south | coastal lagoon | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
ADCNR ramp, access and reef layers, USGS GNIS; read November 1, 2026.
Inland Alabama options behind Magnolia River
Neighbouring Alabama lakes to Magnolia River
- Shelby Lakes13 miles
- Dead Lake36 miles
- Big Creek Lake40 miles
Alabama rivers within easy reach of Magnolia River
- Fish River18 miles
- Fowl River19 miles
- Styx River22 miles
- Dog River23 miles
Tackle counters that serve Magnolia River
- Fisherman's Discountbait and tackle shop, Fairhope, 4 miles
- FISH ONbait and tackle shop, Foley, 6 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Foleysporting goods store, Foley, 8 miles
- Dolphin Cove Marinamarina, Gulf Shores, 9 miles
- Alabama Girl Fishingbait and tackle shop, Gulf Shores, 10 miles
- Legendary Marina & Yacht Club Gulf Shoresmarina, Gulf Shores, 11 miles
Paid trips on Magnolia River from our list
- 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 within a drive of Magnolia River
- Foley9 miles
- Summerdale10 miles
- Fairhope10 miles
- Gulf Shores10 miles
Which county pages list Magnolia River
- Baldwin Countyseat: Bay Minette
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Telling the Magnolia River fish apart, by photo
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Magnolia River: answers for an Alabama fishing day
Where is Magnolia River?
Its named point falls in Baldwin County, about 9 miles from Foley.
Which license covers Magnolia 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. The license line is quoted on the saltwater page.
How many ADCNR ramps reach Magnolia River?
Closest ramp: View Point Launch on Weeks Bay, 2 miles.
How many speckled trout may come home from Magnolia River?
Red Drum (Redfish): 3 per person; 16" min. – 26" max TL.
Where are tide predictions for Magnolia River?
East Fowl River Bridge is the nearest NOAA water level station; its dated reading is in the tide band.
Can I wade Magnolia River?
There is a single entry, Magnolia Springs Public Pier.
Which bait counter on our Alabama list serves Magnolia River?
Closest on our list: Fisherman's Discount, about 4 miles away,.
Has ADCNR built reefs around Magnolia River?
13 inshore reefs, starting with Steve Dorsey #57 Reef.
Plan a Gulf Coast run to Magnolia River
Get the Alabama saltwater license squared away online ahead of launch day.