Perdido Bay Fishing
A bay of the Alabama coast in Baldwin County.
Pick for redfishPiscifun Alloy S inshore spinning reelCheck price at PiscifunPhoto: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY 2.0
Getting oriented on Perdido Bay
Perdido Bay, a bay, lies in Baldwin County on the USGS names map. We gather sites inside a 7-mile radius for it. Elberta, around 8 miles away, is the closest town.
It has 4 public ramps from the ADCNR coastal and WFF lists. ADCNR marks 19 public access sites close by. Within 12 miles lie 4 inshore reefs from the ADCNR list.
USGS GNIS domestic names (feature class and primary point), read November 1, 2026; ADCNR coastal layers; Census 2023 places.
Trailering a bay boat to Perdido Bay
- Josephine Park on Roberts Bayouramps: 2, docks: 1, ~10 parking spots, Josephine Drive off Old County Road 95
- Lillian Boat Launch and Park on Perdido Bayramps: 2, docks: , 50 parking spots, 12408 7TH STREET, LILLIAN, AL 36549
- Palmetto Creek Boat Ramp on Roberts Bayouramps: 1, docks: 0, Unknown/No marked spaces, 8223 Escambia Ave (Ramp is in poor condition and very …
- Pirate's Cove boat ramp on Roberts Bayouramps: 1, business launch, docks: 2, Unknown/No marked spaces, restrooms, 6664 County Road 95
Business launches for Perdido Bay
- Pirate's Cove boat ramp on Roberts Bayouramps: 1, business launch, docks: 2, Unknown/No marked spaces, restrooms, 6664 County Road 95
Getting to the water at Perdido Bay
- Baldwin StreetWest end of Baldwin Street, Perdido Beach, Western Perdido Bay
- Barclay Avenue Water AccessEast end of Barclay Avenue at 3rd Street, Lillian, Western Perdido Bay
- Cedar Street Water AccessSouth end of Cedar Street at Boykin Boulevard, Lillian, Western Perdido Bay
- County Road 95 ParkSouth end of CR 95, Elberta, Gulf Frontal
- Escambia AvenueSoutheast end of Escambia Avenue, Perdido Beach, Western Perdido Bay
- Forever Wild Lillian Swamp Nature Preserve and Recreation AreaOak Street, 0.2 miles north of Boykin Boulevard, Lillian, Western Perdido Bay
- Josephine Park and Boat LaunchJosephine Drive, west of Marjon Lane/Wolf Field Road, Elberta, Gulf Frontal
- Kee Avenue Water AccessEast end of Kee Avenue at 2nd Street, Lillian, Western Perdido Bay
- Lillian Boat Launch12408 South 7th Street, Lillian, Western Perdido Bay
- Marjon LaneSouth end of Marjon Lane, Josephine, Gulf Frontal
- Mobile AvenueSoutheast end of Mobile Avenue, Perdido Beach, Western Perdido Bay
- Montgomery AvenueSoutheast end of Montgomery Avenue, Perdido Beach, Western Perdido Bay
- Oak Street Water AccessSouth end of Oak Street at Boykin Boulevard, Lillian, Western Perdido Bay
- Orange StreetWest end of Orange Street, Perdido Beach, Western Perdido Bay
- Palmetto Creek Boat RampSouthwest end of Yupon Street, Perdido Beach, Western Perdido Bay
- Palmetto StreetSouthwest end of Palmetto Street, Palmetto Beach, Gulf Frontal
- Pensacola Avenue Water AccessSoutheast end of Pensacola Avenue, Perdido Beach, Western Perdido Bay
- Perdido Bay Recreational ParkCR 99 between Condon Rd W and Sea Angle Drive, Lillian, Western Perdido Bay
- State Street Water AccessEast end of State Street, Perdido Beach, Western Perdido Bay
Backup ramps for a busy day at Perdido Bay
- Boggy Point Boat Ramp on Terry CoveTerry Cove, 9 miles southwest
- Cotton Bayou boat rampCotton Bayou, 11 miles southwest
- The Launch on Wolf BayWolf Bay, 12 miles southwest
- Canal Park on Oyster BayOyster Bay, 15 miles southwest
- Lagoon Park Launch on Oyster BayOyster Bay, 17 miles southwest
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 Perdido Bay
Bank fishing within reach of Perdido Bay
- Gulf State Park Pier on Oyster Bayfishing pier, salt water, 15 miles
- Magnolia Springs Public Pierfishing pier, salt water, 18 miles
- Little Lagoon Pierfishing pier, salt water, 19 miles
- Weeks Bay Boat Ramp and Pierfishing pier, salt water, 21 miles
ADCNR coastal boating access pages and public access site layer (ADCNR GIS), read November 1, 2026.
Limestone and rubble reefs near Perdido Bay
Within a 12-mile run of Perdido Bay sit 4 inshore reefs from the ADCNR list.
| Reef | Placed | Material | Listed depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockpile | 2011 | Limestone rip rap in single row along northern boundary; roadway culverts (18" … | 9 ft listed depth | 4 miles southwest |
| Ross Point Reef | 2005 | Concrete pilings, bridge rubble and bridge spans | 13 ft listed depth | 5 miles southwest |
| Ono island Reef | 2005 | Concrete piling and rubble-Red claybrick from NAS Pensacola; roadway culverts (18") … | 11 ft listed depth | 6 miles south |
| Bayou St. John Reef | 2005 | Concrete pilings and Rubble and 3" X 6" limestone aggregate | 11 ft listed depth | 8 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 Perdido Bay
- Arnica Bay, Mill Pointtide predictions, 6 miles
- Wolf Baytide predictions, 8 miles
- Alabama Pointtide predictions, 9 miles
Gulf tides here are small, and a strong north wind can push water off Perdido Bay faster than the tide table suggests.
NOAA CO-OPS water level and tide prediction stations; read November 1, 2026.
Where charter boats leave for Perdido Bay
- Orange BeachBaldwin County, 9 miles
- ElbertaBaldwin County, 8 miles
- LillianBaldwin County, 3 miles
- Perdido BeachBaldwin County, 4 miles
USGS GNIS domestic names (feature class and primary point), read November 1, 2026.
Keeping redfish and trout from Perdido 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 |
For Perdido Bay, 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.
For the redfish herePiscifun NautiX saltwater spinning reel14% OFFSale $94.99 Perdido Bay and the closest bays and bayous
Of the waters listed, Roberts Bayou has the most entry points: 14.
| Water | Distance | Type | Ramps | Piers and banks | Access sites | Inshore reefs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perdido Bay | bay | 4 | 0 | 19 | 4 | |
| Roberts Bayou | 6 miles southwest | bayou | 3 | 0 | 11 | 4 |
| Arnica Bay | 6 miles southwest | bay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Old River | 7 miles south | delta channel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Bayou Saint John | 8 miles southwest | bayou | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Bayou La Launch | 8 miles southwest | bayou | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
ADCNR ramp, access and reef layers, USGS GNIS; read November 1, 2026.
The Alabama country behind Perdido Bay
Alabama still water near Perdido Bay
- Shelby Lakes15 miles
- Dead Lake46 miles
Streams near Perdido Bay
- Styx River21 miles
- Fish River26 miles
Gear stores a short hop from Perdido Bay
- Rodney's Marine Centermarina, Lillian, 2 miles
- Bear Point Marinamarina, Orange Beach, 6 miles
- Barber Marinamarina, Elberta, 7 miles
- Flora-Bama Marina & Watersportsmarina, Orange Beach, 8 miles
- Safe Harbor Sportsmanmarina, Orange Beach, 8 miles
- Hudson Marinamarina, Orange Beach, 9 miles
Guide services that list Perdido Bay
- Fish Orange Beach (Intimidator)charter, Orange Beach, 251-747-2872
- Orange Beach Fishing Associationcharter, Orange Beach, (251) 981-2300
- Orange Beach Sailing Charters and Sunset Cruisescharter, Orange Beach, (251) 981-7245
Overnight towns for Perdido Bay anglers
- Elberta8 miles
- Orange Beach10 miles
- Foley12 miles
- Summerdale14 miles
County-by-county pages for Perdido Bay
- Baldwin Countyseat: Bay Minette
Piscifun spinning and casting gear rigged for Perdido Bay
Piscifun and Amazon links are affiliate links; the site earns a commission on qualifying purchases.
The country around Perdido Bay through a lens
Photo: Jody Claborn, Public domain
Photo: Andrea Wright, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Chris Amelung, CC BY 2.0
Photo: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Public domain
Questions Alabama anglers ask about Perdido Bay
Which Alabama coastal county holds Perdido Bay?
Steer toward Baldwin County, about 8 miles from Elberta.
What are the 2026-27 Alabama fees for fishing Perdido Bay?
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 Perdido Bay?
4 public ramps; try Josephine Park on Roberts Bayou.
Which MRD creel rows cover Perdido Bay?
Red Drum (Redfish): 3 per person; 16" min. – 26" max TL.
Which NOAA reading speaks for Perdido Bay?
The Arnica Bay, Mill Point station predicts tides.
Is Perdido Bay worth a trip without any boat at all?
Nothing sits on it; the nearest listed is Gulf State Park Pier on Oyster Bay, about 15 miles away.
Which Alabama tackle counter sits nearest Perdido Bay?
Rodney's Marine Center, about 2 miles away, tops our shop list.
Where is placed structure near Perdido Bay?
The reef band lists 4 inshore reefs; Rockpile is closest.
Put Perdido Bay on the saltwater list
Every Alabama saltwater fee and limit is one click away.