Petit Bois Pass Fishing
A pass of the Alabama coast in Mobile County.
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First look at Petit Bois Pass from the Alabama shore
Along the shore of Mobile County sits Petit Bois Pass, a pass. Groceries and bait are likely in Dauphin Island, roughly 9 miles off.
There are 5 inshore reefs inside 12 miles. There are 4 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 Petit Bois Pass
The ADCNR lists show no ramp on Petit Bois Pass.
If the lot is full at Petit Bois Pass
- Bayou La Batre Boat LaunchBayou La Batre, 12 miles north
- Landnier Landing on Pass DruryPass Drury, 13 miles east
- Delta Port Marina on Heron BayHeron Bay, 14 miles northeast
- Jemison's Bait & Tackle boat ramp on Heron BayHeron Bay, 14 miles northeast
- Billygoat Hole Ramp on Pass DruryPass Drury, 15 miles east
- Little Billygoat Hole Ramp on Pass DruryPass Drury, 15 miles east
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 Petit Bois Pass
Fishing from the bank around Petit Bois Pass
- Dauphin Island Public Beach and Fishing Pier (Dauphin Island Main Beach) on Pass Druryfishing pier, salt water, 12 miles
- Fort Morgan Fishing Pier and Boat Ramp on Pass Druryfishing pier, salt water, 18 miles
ADCNR coastal boating access pages and public access site layer (ADCNR GIS), read November 1, 2026.
Inshore reefs near Petit Bois Pass
Near Petit Bois Pass: 5 inshore reefs, with depth as ADCNR lists it.
| Reef | Placed | Material | Listed depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Sound Reef #1 | 2013 | 3" X 6" limestone aggregate | 6 ft listed depth | 2 miles northeast |
| Mississippi Sound Reef #2 | 2013 | 3" x 6" limestone aggregate | 7 ft listed depth | 3 miles northeast |
| Heggeman Reef | 2017 | 52 eco-reef modules placed in clusters of 3-4 modules (each module consists of 3 … | 12 ft listed depth | 5 miles northeast |
| Mississippi Sound Reef #3 | 2013 | 3" X 6" limestone aggregate | 6 ft listed depth | 5 miles east |
| Shrimpboat Reef | 1999 | Concrete pipe and rubble placed around abandoned Shrimpboat Hull and 3" X 6" … | 9 ft listed depth | 7 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 Petit Bois Pass
NOAA CO-OPS water level, preliminary reading at retrieval (November 1, 2026); station page for live data.
- Bayou La Batre, Mississippi Soundtide predictions, 11 miles
A front can drain the flats around Petit Bois Pass; read the live station, not only the prediction.
NOAA CO-OPS water level and tide prediction stations; read November 1, 2026.
Saltwater limits for Petit Bois 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 Petit Bois 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petit Bois Pass | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Portersville Bay | 10 miles northeast | bay | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| Mississippi Sound | 11 miles northeast | sound | 8 | 1 | 23 | 14 |
| Grand Bay | 12 miles north | bay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Bayou La Batre | 12 miles north | bayou | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Grants Pass | 12 miles northeast | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
ADCNR ramp, access and reef layers, USGS GNIS; read November 1, 2026.
Places near Petit Bois Pass worth a stop
Alabama reservoirs a short haul from Petit Bois Pass
- Big Creek Lake38 miles
- Shelby Lakes39 miles
Rivers flowing toward Petit Bois Pass
- Fowl River18 miles
- Dog River29 miles
Bait and tackle stops on the way to Petit Bois Pass
- Dauphin Island Marinamarina, Dauphin Island, 13 miles
- Dockside Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Dauphin Island, 14 miles
- Fort Morgan Marina Restaurantmarina, Gulf Shores, 20 miles
- Fowl River Marinabait and tackle shop, Theodore, 20 miles
- Beachcomber Marina & Dry Dockmarina, Mobile, 27 miles
- Grand Mariner Marinamarina, Mobile, 28 miles
Who will take you out on Petit Bois 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 Petit Bois Pass
- Dauphin Island9 miles
- Bayou La Batre14 miles
- Grand Bay18 miles
- Theodore24 miles
Counties around Petit Bois Pass with their own pages
- Mobile Countyseat: Mobile
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Reservoirs, rivers and bays close to Petit Bois Pass, pictured
Photo: Josh Hallett, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Erin Kinney, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Before you fish Petit Bois Pass, read these answers
Which part of the Alabama coast is Petit Bois Pass?
Drive to the coast of Mobile County, about 9 miles from Dauphin Island.
What does a visiting angler buy before fishing Petit Bois 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 Petit Bois Pass?
Nearest on file: Bayou La Batre Boat Launch, 12 miles.
Which Alabama creel rows apply at Petit Bois Pass?
Red Drum (Redfish): 3 per person; 16" min. – 26" max TL.
Is there a NOAA station near Petit Bois Pass?
The closest gauge is Bayou La Batre Bridge.
Where can an angler on foot reach Petit Bois Pass?
Drive to Dauphin Island Public Beach and Fishing Pier (Dauphin Island Main Beach) on Pass Drury, roughly 12 miles away.
Where do regulars on Petit Bois Pass buy bait?
Our list starts with Dauphin Island Marina, about 13 miles away,.
Which ADCNR reef sits nearest Petit Bois Pass?
Yes; 5 inshore reefs lie within 12 miles, the closest Mississippi Sound Reef #1.
Give Petit Bois Pass a whole Gulf Coast weekend
Fees, seasons and the license line are on the saltwater page.