Wolf Bay Fishing
A bay of the Alabama coast in Baldwin County.
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Starting points for fishing Wolf Bay
Wolf Bay is a bay of the Alabama coast in Baldwin County, named in the USGS gazetteer. Orange Beach sits about 2 miles from the point.
ADCNR lists 1 public ramp for reaching it. There are 2 public access sites on the ADCNR access layer. The reef program has 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.
Ramps along the shore of Wolf Bay
- The Launch on Wolf Bayramps: 3 double ramps, 2 that are 40' wide and, 1 ramp that is 60' wide., docks: 0, 84 parking spots, 11830 Brown Lane, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Where the public reaches Wolf Bay
- Graham Creek Nature Preserve23030 Wolf Bay Drive, Foley, Wolf Bay
- Wolf Creek ParkHance Lane, Foley, Wolf Bay
Second ramps near Wolf Bay
- Pirate's Cove boat ramp on Roberts BayouRoberts Bayou, 4 miles east
- Josephine Park on Roberts BayouRoberts Bayou, 4 miles east
- Boggy Point Boat Ramp on Terry CoveTerry Cove, 4 miles southeast
- Cotton Bayou boat rampCotton Bayou, 4 miles south
- Palmetto Creek Boat Ramp on Roberts BayouRoberts Bayou, 5 miles east
- Canal Park on Oyster BayOyster Bay, 6 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.
Fishing Wolf Bay from land
Walk-up fishing spots close to Wolf Bay
- Gulf State Park Pier on Oyster Bayfishing pier, salt water, 7 miles
- Little Lagoon Pierfishing pier, salt water, 10 miles
- Magnolia Springs Public Pierfishing pier, salt water, 12 miles
- Weeks Bay Boat Ramp and Pierfishing pier, salt water, 15 miles
- The Pines Fishing Pier and Boat Launch on Bon Secour Bayfishing pier, salt water, 19 miles
ADCNR coastal boating access pages and public access site layer (ADCNR GIS), read November 1, 2026.
ADCNR reef sites around Wolf Bay
ADCNR crews built 4 inshore reefs within 12 miles of Wolf Bay.
| 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 | 4 miles southeast |
| Ross Point Reef | 2005 | Concrete pilings, bridge rubble and bridge spans | 13 ft listed depth | 5 miles east |
| Rockpile | 2011 | Limestone rip rap in single row along northern boundary; roadway culverts (18" … | 9 ft listed depth | 6 miles east |
| Ono island Reef | 2005 | Concrete piling and rubble-Red claybrick from NAS Pensacola; roadway culverts (18") … | 11 ft listed depth | 6 miles east |
ADCNR Marine Resources Division public reef master list 2025 (KMZ; reef layer), read November 1, 2026. Coordinates are for information only, not for navigation.
Tides and stations around Wolf Bay
- Wolf Baytide predictions, 2 miles
- Alabama Pointtide predictions, 4 miles
- Arnica Bay, Mill Pointtide predictions, 5 miles
- Gulf Shores, ICWWtide predictions, 6 miles
Mobile Bay country sees about one tide a day; wind decides how much water covers Wolf Bay.
NOAA CO-OPS water level and tide prediction stations; read November 1, 2026.
Ports and harbor towns near Wolf Bay
- Gulf ShoresBaldwin County, 8 miles
- Orange BeachBaldwin County, 3 miles
- ElbertaBaldwin County, 6 miles
- LillianBaldwin County, 11 miles
- Perdido BeachBaldwin County, 5 miles
- Bon SecourBaldwin County, 8 miles
- FoleyBaldwin County, 8 miles
USGS GNIS domestic names (feature class and primary point), read November 1, 2026.
Fish you may carry home from Wolf 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 |
At Wolf Bay, read the inshore rows first.
ADCNR draws the saltwater license line in words; the saltwater page prints it in full.
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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Roberts Bayou leads these neighbours with 14 ramps and access sites.
| Water | Distance | Type | Ramps | Piers and banks | Access sites | Inshore reefs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Bay | bay | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |
| Bayou La Launch | 3 miles southeast | bayou | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Terry Cove | 3 miles southeast | cove | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Roberts Bayou | 4 miles east | bayou | 3 | 0 | 11 | 4 |
| Cotton Bayou | 4 miles southeast | bayou | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 |
| Arnica Bay | 4 miles east | bay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
ADCNR ramp, access and reef layers, USGS GNIS; read November 1, 2026.
Lakes, rivers and towns behind Wolf Bay
Other lake pages around Wolf Bay
- Shelby Lakes6 miles
- Dead Lake45 miles
Alabama river pages close to Wolf Bay
- Styx River23 miles
- Fish River25 miles
Where anglers fill the livewell before Wolf Bay
- Barber Marinamarina, Elberta, 1 mile
- Harbor View Marinemarina, Orange Beach, 2 miles
- J & M Tacklebait and tackle shop, Orange Beach, 2 miles
- Rod Roombait and tackle shop, Orange Beach, 3 miles
- Mo Fishin Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Orange Beach, 3 miles
- Hudson Marinamarina, Orange Beach, 3 miles
Guides and charters who fish Wolf 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
Towns to bunk in close to Wolf Bay
- Orange Beach2 miles
- Elberta3 miles
- Foley6 miles
- Gulf Shores7 miles
County guides for the land around Wolf Bay
- Baldwin Countyseat: Bay Minette
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Fish to recognise before a trip to Wolf Bay
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What folks ask before a trip to Wolf Bay
Which Alabama town sits nearest Wolf Bay?
The gazetteer pins it in Baldwin County, about 2 miles from Orange Beach.
Can I fish Wolf Bay on a freshwater 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. Up the rivers, check the ADCNR license line.
Which ramp puts me closest to Wolf Bay?
Only The Launch on Wolf Bay is on the list.
How many redfish may come home from Wolf Bay?
Red Drum (Redfish): 3 per person; 16" min. – 26" max TL.
What does the newest NOAA number say about Wolf Bay?
Wolf Bay gives tide predictions.
Does the ADCNR shore map mark spots along Wolf Bay?
Gulf State Park Pier on Oyster Bay, some 7 miles away, is nearest.
Is there a bait shop on the way to Wolf Bay?
Barber Marina, about 1 mile away, is first on our list.
Does ADCNR list reef sites around Wolf Bay?
4 inshore reefs within 12 miles; nearest is Bayou St. John Reef.
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Saltwater license fees and MRD limits are on one page.