Fishing near Mobile, Alabama
Mobile County, population 187,041.
- 5 milesto nearest paged water
- 8listed ramps nearby
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Starting a fishing day in Mobile
187,041 people lived in Mobile, a city of Mobile County, at the 2020 count. Spanish River is the closest water with a guide, about 5 miles to the east. Trailers go in at Dog River Park on Spanish River, about 3 miles out.
Shore anglers drive about 2 miles to Tricentennial Park.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Mobile; miles are straight lines.
Still water by distance from Mobile
| Lake | Distance | Acres (source) | Kind | ADCNR ramps | Fish named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Lake | 15 miles northwest | 3,309 (NHD outline) | Mobile Area Water and Sewer System reservoir | 0 | |
| Dead Lake | 17 miles northeast | 113 (NHD outline) | lake | 0 |
USGS NHD lake outlines, ADCNR reservoir pages and the ADCNR WFF ramp list; read November 1, 2026.
Bays and passes a drive from Mobile
| Water | Kind | Distance | Ramps | Piers and bank | ADCNR access sites | Inshore reefs nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish River | river | 5 miles east | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Polecat Bay | bay | 5 miles east | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| Chacaloochee Bay | bay | 8 miles east | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Apalachee River | river | 8 miles east | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Deer River | river | 10 miles south | 7 | 0 | 2 | 11 |
The digest fee table lists the annual freshwater license at $17.45 resident and $68.20 nonresident. On the tide side, ADCNR prices the saltwater annual at $30.90 resident and $66.80 nonresident.
USGS GNIS coastal names, ADCNR coastal boating access and public access sites, ADCNR inshore reef layer; read November 1, 2026.
River guides near Mobile
- Dog River5 miles, 1 bank or pier site, 9 mi of NHD channel inside Alabama
- Tensaw River8 miles, 1 bank or pier site, 42 mi of NHD channel inside Alabama
- Mobile River12 miles, 1 ADCNR-listed ramp, 47 mi of NHD channel inside Alabama
- Mobile-Tensaw Delta14 miles, part of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, ADCNR river page, 4 ADCNR-listed ramps, 9 bank or pier sites
Current flow near Mobile
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Threemile Creek At Fillingim Street At Mobile, Al | 9.12 ft gage height | Nov 11 9:45 pm |
| Chickasaw Creek Near Kushla Al | 45 cfs, 3.04 ft gage height | Nov 11 9:45 pm |
| Bayou Sara At Saraland, Ala | 4.24 ft gage height | Nov 11 9:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 10:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USGS NHD flowlines, ADCNR river pages, ADCNR ramp lists and USGS gauges; read November 1, 2026.
The Mobile access map
- Dog River Park on Spanish RiverSpanish River, 3 miles
- Arlington Park on Spanish RiverSpanish River, 3 miles
- Ted Middleton Jr. Landing on Polecat BayPolecat Bay, 5 miles
- Tensaw Landing on Mobile-Tensaw DeltaMobile-Tensaw Delta, 6 miles
- Tenesaw Public Boat Ramp on Polecat BayPolecat Bay, 6 miles
- McNally Park on Deer RiverDeer River, 6 miles
- Choccalotta Bay boat ramp on Mobile-Tensaw DeltaMobile-Tensaw Delta, 6 miles
- Chocalotta Ramp on Chacaloochee BayChacaloochee Bay, 6 miles
Bank and pier fishing by Mobile
- Tricentennial Parkfishing pier, City of Mobile, 2 miles
- Navco Park (Luscher Park) on Dog Riverfishing pier, City of Mobile, 3 miles
- Langan Parkbank access, City of Mobile, 4 miles
- Schwarz Park on Halls Mill Creekbank access, Dog River Clearwater Revival, 5 miles
- William Brooks Park on Mobile-Tensaw Deltafishing pier, City of Chickasaw, 8 miles
- Meaher State Park on Mobile-Tensaw Deltafishing pier, ADCNR, 10 miles
ADCNR WFF boat ramp list, coastal boating access and fish-from-the-bank map; read November 1, 2026.
Supplies and hired help near Mobile
Where Mobile anglers buy shiners and crickets
- Dick's Sporting Goods Mobilesporting goods store, Mobile, 2 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Mobile, 3725 Airport Blvdsporting goods store, Mobile, 2 miles
- Henry Marine Service Incmarina, Mobile, 5 miles
- Shirley's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Mobile, 5 miles
- Southern Bama Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Mobile, 6 miles
- Tackle This Shoot Thatbait and tackle shop, Mobile, 6 miles
- Autrey's Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Daphne, 6 miles
- Southern Marina & Harbormarina, Mobile, 6 miles
Hiring a guide near Mobile
- DX Guide Fishingcharter, Mobile, (251) 709-4742
- Spots Dots and Scales Inshore Fishing Charterscharter, Mobile, (251) 367-7706
- Deupree Outdoor Guide Servicecharter, Mobile
Yellow Pages listings (miles only for shops with an exact point) and guide or charter business pages; read November 1, 2026.
Competition days near Mobile
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2027 | 69th RMYAT | Mobile Jaycees | |
| July 16, 2027 | 94th ADSFR | Mobile Jaycees |
Organizer schedule and results pages for events in Mobile County or within 20 miles, checked November 2026.
Record-list water by Mobile
| Species | Weight | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alligator gar | 162 lbs., 0 oz. | Spanish River | 11/24/22 |
Alabama state record lists kept by ADCNR (Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division for freshwater; Marine Resources Division State Record Fish Committee for saltwater) (freshwater, saltwater), read November 1, 2026. Waters within 40 miles.
What goes in the cooler on a Mobile outing
Freshwater privileges for a year cost an Alabamian $17.45; anglers from elsewhere pay $68.20. Bay, bayou and Gulf trips take the saltwater license, $30.90 for residents and $66.80 for visitors.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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. Lake, river and coastal pages print any water exception.
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Other towns near Mobile
- Chickasaw7 miles
- Prichard7 miles
- Tillmans Corner9 miles
- Theodore10 miles
- Semmes12 miles
County fishing guide for Mobile
- Mobile Countyseat: Mobile
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Reservoirs, rivers and bays close to Mobile, pictured
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Questions from anglers who sleep over in Mobile
What reservoir sits nearest Mobile?
Big Creek Lake, 15 miles northwest.
How far is Mobile from a listed ramp?
Dog River Park on Spanish River, 3 miles away.
Which ADCNR bank site is nearest Mobile?
Tricentennial Park, about 2 miles.
Which bait shop is nearest Mobile?
Dick's Sporting Goods Mobile, 2 miles away.
What county covers Mobile?
Mobile County; its county guide plots every listed ramp.
Which ADCNR license fits a long weekend in Mobile?
The out-of-state annual freshwater license is $68.20. The tide side requires the saltwater license.
Which nearby lake gives Mobile anglers the most room?
Big Creek Lake, about 3,309 acres, 15 miles away.
Which neighbouring town page borders Mobile?
Closest: Chickasaw (7 miles), Prichard (7 miles) and Tillmans Corner (9 miles).
Which Gulf-side guide sits nearest Mobile?
Spanish River, river, about 5 miles away.
What weigh-ins happen around Mobile?
2 events on file; the next is 69th RMYAT on , July 10, 2027.
Which record lines name water around Mobile?
Alligator gar, 162 lbs., 0 oz., from Spanish River.
Stay a few nights in Mobile and fish each morning
Each lake, river and bay above opens a full page.