Perdido Pass Fishing
A pass of the Alabama coast in Baldwin County.
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Perdido Pass summed up for a first saltwater trip
USGS names Perdido Pass as a pass of Baldwin County. Orange Beach is the closest Census place, some 3 miles off.
ADCNR records 3 public access sites for parking and walking in. ADCNR placed 4 inshore reefs within 12 miles.
USGS GNIS domestic names (feature class and primary point), read November 1, 2026; ADCNR coastal layers; Census 2023 places.
Launch sites ADCNR lists near Perdido Pass
There is no listed ramp at Perdido Pass; plan a run from a nearby one.
Public access points around Perdido Pass
- Alabama Point Bridge Park at Perdido Pass, Alabama Point WestAL-182 west of Perdido Pass Bridge at Larry C Kelle Lane, Orange Beach, Gulf Frontal
- Bird IslandOrange Beach, Alabama, Orange Beach, Gulf Frontal
- Gulf State Park Alabama Point East Public Beach Access (Florida Point at Perdido Pass)AL-182 south side just after bridge, Orange Beach, Gulf Frontal
Other ramps a short tow from Perdido Pass
- Boggy Point Boat Ramp on Terry CoveTerry Cove, under a mile north
- Cotton Bayou boat rampCotton Bayou, 2 miles west
- Pirate's Cove boat ramp on Roberts BayouRoberts Bayou, 3 miles north
- Josephine Park on Roberts BayouRoberts Bayou, 4 miles north
- The Launch on Wolf BayWolf Bay, 5 miles west
- Palmetto Creek Boat Ramp on Roberts BayouRoberts Bayou, 5 miles northeast
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 Perdido Pass
Piers and bank spots that sit near Perdido Pass
- Gulf State Park Pier on Oyster Bayfishing pier, salt water, 7 miles
- Little Lagoon Pierfishing pier, salt water, 11 miles
- Magnolia Springs Public Pierfishing pier, salt water, 16 miles
- Weeks Bay Boat Ramp and Pierfishing pier, salt water, 19 miles
- The Pines Fishing Pier and Boat Launch on Bon Secour Bayfishing pier, salt water, 20 miles
ADCNR coastal boating access pages and public access site layer (ADCNR GIS), read November 1, 2026.
Artificial reefs by Perdido Pass
The ADCNR list puts 4 inshore reefs near Perdido Pass.
| Reef | Placed | Material | Listed depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou St. John Reef | 2005 | Concrete pilings and Rubble and 3" X 6" limestone aggregate | 11 ft listed depth | 2 miles northeast |
| Ross Point Reef | 2005 | Concrete pilings, bridge rubble and bridge spans | 13 ft listed depth | 4 miles northeast |
| Ono island Reef | 2005 | Concrete piling and rubble-Red claybrick from NAS Pensacola; roadway culverts (18") … | 11 ft listed depth | 4 miles northeast |
| Rockpile | 2011 | Limestone rip rap in single row along northern boundary; roadway culverts (18" … | 9 ft listed depth | 5 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.
How much water covers Perdido Pass today
- Alabama Pointtide predictions, under a mile
- Arnica Bay, Mill Pointtide predictions, 3 miles
- Wolf Baytide predictions, 6 miles
- Gulf State Park Piertide predictions, 7 miles
On Perdido Pass, 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 Perdido Pass
- Gulf ShoresBaldwin County, 9 miles
- Orange BeachBaldwin County, 2 miles
- ElbertaBaldwin County, 10 miles
- LillianBaldwin County, 12 miles
- Perdido BeachBaldwin County, 5 miles
- Bon SecourBaldwin County, 11 miles
- FoleyBaldwin County, 12 miles
USGS GNIS domestic names (feature class and primary point), read November 1, 2026.
Daily limits on Perdido 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 |
The MRD inshore rows cover the usual catches on Perdido Pass.
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, Cotton Bayou has the most ramps and access sites (12).
| Water | Distance | Type | Ramps | Piers and banks | Access sites | Inshore reefs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perdido Pass | pass | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | |
| Terry Cove | under a mile north | cove | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Cotton Bayou | under a mile west | bayou | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 |
| Bayou Saint John | 2 miles northeast | bayou | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Bayou La Launch | 2 miles north | bayou | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Arnica Bay | 3 miles northeast | bay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
ADCNR ramp, access and reef layers, USGS GNIS; read November 1, 2026.
More Alabama water an hour or so from Perdido Pass
More Alabama lakes near Perdido Pass
- Shelby Lakes7 miles
- Dead Lake50 miles
Rivers behind Perdido Pass
- Styx River27 miles
- Fish River29 miles
Buying bait for Perdido Pass
- San Roc Cay Marinamarina, Orange Beach, under a mile
- Triple Trouble Fishing Chartersbait and tackle shop, Orange Beach, under a mile
- Orange Beach Marinamarina, Orange Beach, under a mile
- Hudson Marinamarina, Orange Beach, 1 mile
- Zeke’s Marinamarina, Orange Beach, 1 mile
- Safe Harbor Sportsmanmarina, Orange Beach, 1 mile
Charter and guide names for Perdido Pass
- 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
- Perdido Pass Charterscharter, Foley, (251) 981-6481
Alabama towns with rooms near Perdido Pass
- Orange Beach3 miles
- Elberta7 miles
- Gulf Shores9 miles
- Foley11 miles
Alabama county pages covering Perdido Pass
- Baldwin Countyseat: Bay Minette
Piscifun reels a Yellowhammer State angler might load for Perdido Pass
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A picture guide to fish at Perdido Pass
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Perdido Pass, the common questions settled
Which stretch of shoreline should I search for Perdido Pass?
Its home is Baldwin County, about 3 miles from Orange Beach.
Does ADCNR treat Perdido Pass 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 Perdido Pass?
Use Boggy Point Boat Ramp on Terry Cove, under a mile away.
Has the digest written special rules for Perdido Pass?
Red Drum (Redfish): 3 per person; 16" min. – 26" max TL.
Which NOAA station serves Perdido Pass?
Use the Alabama Point prediction station.
Which pier on Perdido Pass would ADCNR point me to?
The closest pier or bank site is Gulf State Park Pier on Oyster Bay, 7 miles off.
Who keeps live shrimp near Perdido Pass?
Head to San Roc Cay Marina, under a mile away,.
What reef count sits around Perdido Pass?
Bayou St. John Reef is nearest of 4 inshore reefs.
Gas the bay boat and aim for Perdido Pass
Read the MRD limits before filling the cooler.