Weeks Bay Fishing
A bay of the Alabama coast in Baldwin County.
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First look at Weeks Bay from the Alabama shore
Along the shore of Baldwin County sits Weeks Bay, a bay. Groceries and bait are likely in Fairhope, roughly 9 miles off.
ADCNR shows 3 public ramps on or beside it. ADCNR maps 1 pier or bank site for fishing from land. The public access layer shows 8 public access sites near it. There are 13 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 Weeks Bay
- Bay Watch Boat Ramp on Weeks Bayramps: 2, docks: 1, 36 spots for vehicles with …, restrooms, 11470 US Highway 98
- Mullet Point Boat Ramp on Weeks Bayramps: 1, docks: 1, ~25 parking spots, restrooms, 13203 County Road 1
- View Point Launch on Weeks Bayramps: 2, docks: 1, Unknown/No marked spaces, restrooms, 10471 County Road 1
Parking and walk-in access to Weeks Bay
- Cypress Avenue Beach AccessCR 1, 1.3 miles south of Scenic Highway 98, Fairhope, Eastern Shore
- Manatee ParkGrounds Lane off US 98 just east of Fish River Bridge, Foley, Weeks Bay
- Mary Ann Nelson ParkCR 1 at Mary Ann Beach Road, Fairhope, Eastern Shore
- Weeks Bay Boat Ramp and PierUS-98 just west of Fish River Bridge, Fairhope, Weeks Bay
- Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve11300 US-98, Fairhope, Weeks Bay
- Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature TrailheadFairhope, Alabama, Fairhope, Weeks Bay
- Weeks Bay Park and Public Boat Launch (Pelican Point)Southeast end of CR 1 where Weeks Bay meets Mobile Bay, Fairhope, Eastern Shore
- Weeks Bay Pitcher Plant Bog and the Kurt G. Wintermeyer Nature TrailCR 17, 1/4 mile north of US-98, Foley, Weeks Bay
If the lot is full at Weeks Bay
- Pier Street Ramp on Mobile BayMobile Bay, 10 miles northwest
- The Pines Boat Launch on Bon Secour BayBon Secour Bay, 11 miles south
- Canal Park on Oyster BayOyster Bay, 12 miles southeast
- Lagoon Park Launch on Oyster BayOyster Bay, 12 miles southeast
- The Launch on Wolf BayWolf Bay, 14 miles southeast
- Ft. Morgan Boat Ramp on Pass DruryPass Drury, 16 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.
Piers and shore access on Weeks Bay
- Weeks Bay Boat Ramp and Pierfishing pier, salt water, US-98 just west of Fish River Bridge, Fairhope
Fishing from the bank around Weeks Bay
- Magnolia Springs Public Pierfishing pier, salt water, 3 miles
- Pier Street Boat Ramp on Mobile Bayfishing pier, salt water, 10 miles
- The Pines Fishing Pier and Boat Launch on Bon Secour Bayfishing pier, salt water, 11 miles
- Little Lagoon Pierfishing pier, salt water, 12 miles
- Gulf State Park Pier on Oyster Bayfishing pier, salt water, 14 miles
ADCNR coastal boating access pages and public access site layer (ADCNR GIS), read November 1, 2026.
Inshore reefs near Weeks Bay
Near Weeks Bay: 13 inshore reefs, with depth as ADCNR lists it.
| 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 south |
| Upper Wreck Reef | 2006 | Abandon barge and shrimpboat w/concrete rubble placed around perimeter and 3" X 6" … | 5 ft listed depth | 3 miles west |
| Fish River Reef | 1995 | 2300 linear ft concrete bridge piling around permiter of oyster half-shell and #57 … | 7 ft listed depth | 5 miles south |
| Bon Secour Reef | 2023 | 3367 tons of 3"x6" limestone aggregate (2023) | 5 miles southwest | |
| Bon Secour Reef | 3367 tons of 3"x6" limestone aggregate was installed during 2023 | 5 miles southwest | ||
| Bayou Cour Reef | 2011 | Limestone and concrete rubble rip rap along outer ring with # 57 limestone, #4 … | 5 ft listed depth | 7 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 | 7 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 | 8 miles northwest |
| Battles Wharf Reef | 1999 | Concrete pipe and rubble placed inside old pier pilings and 3" X 6" limestone aggregate | 5 ft listed depth | 9 miles northwest |
| Point Clear Reef | 2016 | 3" x 6" limestone aggregate | 11 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 | 10 miles south |
| LEGACY 615-4 | 2003 | 3" X 6" limestone aggregate placed around gas production platforms | 11 ft listed depth | 10 miles southwest |
| LEGACY PLATFORM | 2003 | 3" X 6" limestone aggregate placed around gas production platforms | 10 ft listed depth | 11 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.
NOAA water level and tide near Weeks Bay
NOAA CO-OPS water level, preliminary reading at retrieval (November 1, 2026); station page for live data.
- Weeks Baytide predictions, 1 mile
- Point Clear, Mobile Baytide predictions, 9 miles
- Bon Secour, Bon Secour Rivertide predictions, 9 miles
- Fly Creek, Mobile Baytide predictions, 11 miles
A front can drain the flats around Weeks Bay; read the live station, not only the prediction.
NOAA CO-OPS water level and tide prediction stations; read November 1, 2026.
Coastal towns close to Weeks Bay
- FairhopeBaldwin County, 10 miles
- Magnolia SpringsBaldwin County, 3 miles
- Point ClearBaldwin County, 7 miles
- Bon SecourBaldwin County, 8 miles
- FoleyBaldwin County, 9 miles
USGS GNIS domestic names (feature class and primary point), read November 1, 2026.
Saltwater limits for Weeks 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 |
Saltwater limits head the table for Weeks Bay; 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, Mobile Bay offers 117 ramps and access sites.
| Water | Distance | Type | Ramps | Piers and banks | Access sites | Inshore reefs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks Bay | bay | 3 | 1 | 8 | 13 | |
| Magnolia River | 1 mile southeast | tidal river | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13 |
| Bon Secour Bay | 6 miles south | bay | 4 | 2 | 26 | 19 |
| Bon Secour River | 9 miles southeast | tidal river | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Oyster Bay | 11 miles southeast | bay | 2 | 1 | 14 | 7 |
| Mobile Bay | 11 miles west | bay | 21 | 6 | 96 | 20 |
ADCNR ramp, access and reef layers, USGS GNIS; read November 1, 2026.
Places near Weeks Bay worth a stop
Alabama reservoirs a short haul from Weeks Bay
- Shelby Lakes14 miles
- Dead Lake35 miles
- Big Creek Lake39 miles
Rivers flowing toward Weeks Bay
- Fish River17 miles
- Fowl River18 miles
- Styx River22 miles
- Dog River22 miles
Bait and tackle stops on the way to Weeks Bay
- Fisherman's Discountbait and tackle shop, Fairhope, 3 miles
- FISH ONbait and tackle shop, Foley, 7 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Foleysporting goods store, Foley, 9 miles
- Dolphin Cove Marinamarina, Gulf Shores, 10 miles
- Alabama Girl Fishingbait and tackle shop, Gulf Shores, 11 miles
- Fairhope Docksmarina, Fairhope, 11 miles
Who will take you out on Weeks Bay
- 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
Where to stay for a trip to Weeks Bay
- Fairhope9 miles
- Foley10 miles
- Summerdale10 miles
- Gulf Shores12 miles
Counties around Weeks Bay with their own pages
- Baldwin Countyseat: Bay Minette
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Reservoirs, rivers and bays close to Weeks Bay, pictured
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Before you fish Weeks Bay, read these answers
Which part of the Alabama coast is Weeks Bay?
Drive to the coast of Baldwin County, about 9 miles from Fairhope.
What does a visiting angler buy before fishing Weeks 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. The ADCNR line decides salt or fresh for spots up the rivers.
Where does the closest ADCNR ramp sit for Weeks Bay?
3 public ramps, Bay Watch Boat Ramp on Weeks Bay among them.
Which Alabama creel rows apply at Weeks Bay?
Red Drum (Redfish): 3 per person; 16" min. – 26" max TL.
Is there a NOAA station near Weeks Bay?
The closest gauge is East Fowl River Bridge.
Where can an angler on foot reach Weeks Bay?
Weeks Bay Boat Ramp and Pier is the lone listing.
Where do regulars on Weeks Bay buy bait?
Our list starts with Fisherman's Discount, about 3 miles away,.
Which ADCNR reef sits nearest Weeks Bay?
Yes; 13 inshore reefs lie within 12 miles, the closest Steve Dorsey #57 Reef.
Give Weeks Bay a whole Gulf Coast weekend
Fees, seasons and the license line are on the saltwater page.