Sea turtle nesting season runs from May 1 through October 31, with peak activity June through August. Loggerhead and occasionally Kemp’s ridley sea turtles nest on island beaches at night, with hatchlings emerging 45-70 days later. Key Dates & Activity May...
Can you fish from the beach at Dauphin Island? Yes, surf fishing is allowed on all Dauphin Island public beaches with just a standard Alabama saltwater fishing license ($14.95 resident, $51.95 non-resident). No special beach permit is required, and you can fish...
The main fishing pier is located at Pelican Point on the east end of Dauphin Island at 109 Bienville Blvd. The pier charges $5 for fishing (free to walk), is open sunrise to sunset, and extends 850 feet into the Gulf, offering excellent fishing for Spanish mackerel,...
Dauphin Island offers excellent year-round fishing with different species each season. Peak variety occurs in April-May and October when speckled trout, redfish, flounder, Spanish mackerel, cobia, and pompano are all active. Summer brings king mackerel, tarpon, and...
Yes, jellyfish are part of Dauphin Island’s coastal ecosystem and can occasionally be spotted in the Gulf waters, especially during the warmer months. While many species are harmless or only mildly irritating, others are capable of stinging swimmers, so it’s helpful...
