Fishing on the Gulf State Park Pier

GULF SHORES, Alabama (WALA) - The longest pier on the Gulf of Mexico is right here in our own backyard. The Gulf State Park Pier measures 1,540 feet long. That is over 5 football fields!

Out at the far end, anglers are catching the bigger species. Mark Fields gives us the report that anglers caught 8 or 9 redfish the morning we were out there, the smallest being 15 pounds. Folks caught 2 kings, one was 15 pounds and the other was 22 pounds. Cobia are also running and show up at the pier from time to time.

From the far end to about half way along the pier, anglers are loading up on Spanish Mackerel. Most fish are hitting artificial gotch plugs. Colors like silver and gold are working well.

Fisherman are also doing well closer to the beach. Jordan McBride had a Spanish in the cooler along with several nice sheepshead.

“I’m using live shrimp. If they are the right size and you have hooked it right, you have a chances to catch a sheepshead,” he said.

Pompano are also hitting shrimp, as well as sand fleas as you cast closer to the surf line.

The pier is open 24 hours a day and admission is 8 dollars. You also have to have a valid Alabama Saltwater license.