Red Drum is recorded in 8 of the 9 spots within 75 minutes of Mobile. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Red Drum peaks around Mobile in February, March, April, and May.
Where to catch Red Drum near Mobile
1. Escambia Bay
Escambia Bay is a 58-minute drive from downtown Mobile. Launch at Smith's Fish Camp Pay Ramp, the public ramp on Escambia Bay closest to downtown (≈ 51.5 mi). Public access on Escambia Bay: 11 boat ramps and 2 piers. Surveyed depths reach 31 ft. Recorded here: Red Drum, Common Snook, Spotted Seatrout, and Tarpon.
2. Pensacola Bay
Pensacola Bay is a 66-minute drive from downtown Mobile. Launch at Navy Point Public Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Pensacola Bay closest to downtown (≈ 50.1 mi). Public access on Pensacola Bay: 25 boat ramps and 11 piers. Surveyed depths reach 75 ft. Recorded here: Common Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Red Drum, and Tarpon.
3. Perdido Bay
Perdido Bay is a 65-minute drive from downtown Mobile. Launch at Yupon Street Water Access, the public ramp on Perdido Bay closest to downtown (≈ 40 mi). Public access on Perdido Bay: 11 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 18 ft. Recorded here: Common Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Red Drum, and Tarpon.
4. Santa Rosa Sound
Santa Rosa Sound is a 68-minute drive from downtown Mobile. Launch at Gulf Breeze Wayside Park West, the public ramp on Santa Rosa Sound closest to downtown (≈ 56.1 mi). Public access on Santa Rosa Sound: 8 boat ramps and 7 piers. Surveyed depths reach 33 ft. Recorded here: Common Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Red Drum, and Tarpon.
5. Bayou Grande
Bayou Grande is a 66-minute drive from downtown Mobile. Launch at Bill Dickson Park and Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Bayou Grande closest to downtown (≈ 47.8 mi). Public access on Bayou Grande: 4 boat ramps and 2 piers. Surveyed depths reach 17 ft. Recorded here: Common Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Red Drum, and Tarpon.
6. Big Lagoon
Big Lagoon is a 74-minute drive from downtown Mobile. Launch at Gulf Islands National Seashore - Perdido Key - Johnson Beach (Very Small Boats Only), the public ramp on Big Lagoon closest to downtown (≈ 46.1 mi). Public access on Big Lagoon: 3 boat ramps and 1 pier. Surveyed depths reach 42 ft. Recorded here: Common Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Red Drum, and Tarpon.
