Orange Beach Alabama Gulf fishing forecast
Orange Beach Alabama Gulf is a saltwater fishing spot in Alabama Gulf Coast, United States. Anglers here target Mutton Snapper, King Mackerel, Greater Amberjack. The most productive months are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #106 of 409 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending down — 6 points below this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 25.6 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 22 km/h from NNE |
| Wave height | 0.2 m at 3 s |
| Current | 0.05 m/s toward WSW |
| Pressure | 1020 hPa |
| Depth | 5 m |
| Cloud cover | 0% |
| Chlorophyll | 5.56 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 31.7 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 12 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.1 m at 2 s |
| Ground swell | 0.2 m at 3 s from SE |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.05 → 0.00 m/s |
Nearest buoy: ORANGE BEACH - 44 NM SE of Mobile, AL (23 km): water 25.6 °C, waves —
The water here is 1.7 °C warmer than the October average of 23.9 °C. Warmer-than-normal water pushes cool-water species deeper and brings warm-water species in earlier than the calendar suggests. The water is mixed to about 45.0 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Orange Beach Alabama Gulf
Orange Beach Alabama Gulf currently scores 85 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 25.6 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +25.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Chlorophyll +12.6
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +6.9
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Chlorophyll front +5.0
- a plankton edge — classic feeding line
- Current +4.9
- moving water concentrates bait
What’s biting now
The model expects today: amberjack, king-mackerel, mahi-mahi, southern-flounder, red-drum, black-drum, spotted-seatrout, spotted-sea-trout
Bite windows
Best months for Orange Beach Alabama Gulf:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-10-06, 94/100
29 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
3 points below the same day last week
About this spot
Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.
Approximate bottom depth: 5 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore ground
What you can catch
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Lutjanus analis
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Scomberomorus cavalla
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Seriola dumerili
Best months by species at Orange Beach Alabama Gulf
| Mutton SnapperLutjanus analis | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King MackerelScomberomorus cavalla | ||||||||||||
| Greater AmberjackSeriola dumerili |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents Federal Recreational Fishing License may be required in addition to state license when fishing federal (EEZ) waters., non-residents Same as residents. Many states require their own license even in federal waters.
Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.
FishRadar regulations are summaries only. Federal and state waters rules overlap — always verify current federal and state agency rules before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Orange Beach Alabama Gulf?
Anglers at Orange Beach Alabama Gulf target Mutton Snapper, King Mackerel and Greater Amberjack.
When is the best time to fish Orange Beach Alabama Gulf?
The most productive months at Orange Beach Alabama Gulf are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Orange Beach Alabama Gulf right now?
Orange Beach Alabama Gulf currently scores 85 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Is the thermocline set up at Orange Beach Alabama Gulf right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Orange Beach Alabama Gulf?
The scored point sits over roughly 5 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch King Mackerel / Kingfish: Smoking Reels and Sky-Rocketing StrikesHow to Catch Amberjack: Taming the Reef DonkeyHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.