Pass aux Herons Fishing
A pass of the Alabama coast in Mobile County.
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Pass aux Herons at first glance for Gulf Coast anglers
The federal gazetteer lists Pass aux Herons as a pass in Mobile County. It is about 4 miles to Dauphin Island.
20 inshore reefs sit within a 12-mile run. NOAA keeps 5 water level stations nearby.
USGS GNIS domestic names (feature class and primary point), read November 1, 2026; ADCNR coastal layers; Census 2023 places.
Boat ramps with a run to Pass aux Herons
No ADCNR-listed ramp sits right on Pass aux Herons; boats run in from the ramps nearby.
ADCNR ramps around Pass aux Herons
- Landnier Landing on Pass DruryPass Drury, 2 miles southeast
- Jemison's Bait & Tackle boat ramp on Heron BayHeron Bay, 4 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, 6 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.
Bank and pier spots along Pass aux Herons
Shore and pier access by Pass aux Herons
- 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.
Placed structure near Pass aux Herons
ADCNR lists 20 inshore reefs within 12 miles of Pass aux Herons, mostly limestone or rubble placed in shallow water.
| Reef | Placed | Material | Listed depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Dent Boykin Reef | 1999 | Concrete pipe and rubble and #2 limestone aggregate | 9 ft listed depth | 2 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) | 4 miles southeast | |
| Ghost Rig Reef | 3367 tons of 3"x6" limestone aggregate was installed during 2023 | 4 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 | 5 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 | 9 miles west |
| LEGACY 615-1 | 2003 | 3" X 6" limestone aggregate placed around gas production platforms | 12 ft listed depth | 9 miles east |
| Mississippi Sound Reef #2 | 2013 | 3" x 6" limestone aggregate | 7 ft listed depth | 9 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.
Water level readings for Pass aux Herons
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, 4 miles
- West Fowl River, Hwy 188 bridgetide predictions, 6 miles
- Mobile Point (Fort Morgan)tide predictions, 8 miles
Before crossing skinny water on Pass aux Herons, look at the latest reading above.
NOAA CO-OPS water level and tide prediction stations; read November 1, 2026.
Moving water through the passes by Pass aux Herons
- Little Pass Margaretunder a mile southeast
- Pass Berron5 miles northwest
- Pass Chateaugue2 miles southeast
USGS GNIS domestic names (feature class and primary point), read November 1, 2026.
Fishing towns around Pass aux Herons
- Dauphin IslandMobile County, 3 miles
- Bayou La BatreMobile County, 11 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.
MRD limits on Pass aux Herons
| 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 |
Inshore MRD rows lead for Pass aux Herons; freshwater species such as bass keep their freshwater limits.
The saltwater page quotes the ADCNR license line for upper bays and 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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Best served nearby: Mississippi Sound, 31 ramps and access sites.
| Water | Distance | Type | Ramps | Piers and banks | Access sites | Inshore reefs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass aux Herons | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Grants Pass | under a mile northwest | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Pass Drury | 3 miles southeast | pass | 4 | 2 | 17 | 19 |
| Heron Bay | 3 miles north | bay | 2 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 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.
Fresh water and towns near Pass aux Herons
Lakes to try after Pass aux Herons
- Shelby Lakes28 miles
- Big Creek Lake35 miles
- Dead Lake42 miles
Fresh rivers near Pass aux Herons
- Fowl River10 miles
- Dog River22 miles
Shops for crickets, shiners and jigs near Pass aux Herons
- 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
Hiring a captain or guide for Pass aux Herons
- 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
Places to spend the night near Pass aux Herons
- Dauphin Island4 miles
- Bayou La Batre11 miles
- Theodore18 miles
- Grand Bay18 miles
The county pages for Pass aux Herons
- Mobile Countyseat: Mobile
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Pictures of the fishing water around Pass aux Herons
Photo: Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Josh Hallett, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Photo: Rex Hammock, CC BY-SA 2.0
Answers on Pass aux Herons from the Alabama sources
Where does Pass aux Herons lie?
Search the shore of Mobile County, about 4 miles from Dauphin Island.
Does Pass aux Herons call for the Alabama saltwater 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. Upper bays follow the ADCNR line text.
Which ADCNR-listed ramp sits handy to Pass aux Herons?
Run in from Landnier Landing on Pass Drury, roughly 2 miles off.
Which rules apply on Pass aux Herons?
Red Drum (Redfish): 3 per person; 16" min. – 26" max TL.
Which station covers Pass aux Herons?
Dauphin Island reports nearby.
Which Alabama pier sits nearest Pass aux Herons?
Try Dauphin Island Public Beach and Fishing Pier (Dauphin Island Main Beach) on Pass Drury, about 3 miles away.
Which shop serves Pass aux Herons?
Try Dauphin Island Marina, about 2 miles away,.
Has the ADCNR reef crew dropped structure close to Pass aux Herons?
ADCNR lists 20 inshore reefs nearby, Lynn Dent Boykin Reef first.
What passes feed Pass aux Herons?
Tide runs through Little Pass Margaret, Pass Berron and Pass Chateaugue.
Wait on a flat-water forecast for Pass aux Herons
Check the wind and tide, then pick the closest ramp.