| Cast a line on the Alabama Gulf Coast for | | | | Resources. The link is at the bottom of the |
| unlimited fishing opportunities. This one location | | | | Fishing information page. This way, |
| offers deep-sea, pier, surf and fresh water fishing. | | | | prospective anglers can find the most current |
| Whether you prefer the excitement of an | | | | information available on fees and regulations. |
| hours-long tussle with a yellow fin tuna or the | | | | Once you have the legal stuff taken care of, it is |
| solitude of dropping a hook in a lake, the Alabama | | | | time to decide where to fish, what to fish for and |
| Gulf Coast has fishing opportunities covered from | | | | how to catch it. Under the Fishing tab, look |
| every angle — and for every angler. | | | | for Charters & Cruises in the drop-down |
| Charter boats can take fishermen and -women to | | | | menu. Here, you will find a list of companies |
| the deeper blue water of the Gulf of Mexico, or a | | | | offering fishing excursions ranging from a few |
| family can bring a picnic basket and a bait bucket | | | | hours to a couple of weeks. Some services in |
| to a freshwater lake for a day of relaxation. | | | | both Gulf Shores and Orange Beach welcome |
| Whatever your skill level, if you want to get | | | | walk-ons, but it is recommended to book ahead if |
| hooked on fishing, the local tourism website has all | | | | possible to ensure a spot. |
| the resources needed. | | | | Those who have their own watercraft will want |
| The first thing to do, of course, is visit the | | | | to visit the Fishing tab and select the |
| Fishing tab on the website. On the | | | | Marinas link from the drop-down menu. |
| drop-down menu, look for Fishing | | | | Marinas in the area offer the full range of |
| information to learn about purchasing the | | | | services, from fuel for the boat and its occupants |
| needed licenses. Any person 16 years old to 65 | | | | to dry-dock facilities. |
| years old who is fishing in any body of water in | | | | Even those who prefer not to deal with bait and |
| the state is required to purchase a license. Buying | | | | hooks can enjoy the experience of seeing |
| a license is easier than ever, because they can be | | | | magnificent marine life in its natural habitat. |
| purchased via the Internet or a toll-free telephone | | | | Numerous charter services offer dolphin cruises, a |
| call. | | | | relaxing way to spend a few hours on the Gulf. |
| While the Alabama Gulf Coast tourism website | | | | Whether your fish tale is about the one that |
| provides an overview of fees, it recommends | | | | got away or seeing the one that got to |
| — and provides a link to — Outdoor | | | | stay, you will be able to make lasting |
| Alabama, the official Web site of the Alabama | | | | memories with a visit to the Alabama Gulf Coast. |
| Department of Conservation and Natural | | | | |