Alabama fishing reports

73-Degree Gulf, Light Winds: AL Saltwater Conditions Late April

NOAA buoy 42012 recorded 73°F water temperature early this evening, with light winds around 5 knots and pleasant air temperatures near 73°F across the central Alabama Gulf. This warm-water setup is typical for late April and signals prime conditions for the season's transition species — tarpon staging their spring run into bays and estuaries, cobia beginning their northbound migration, and redfish holding strong in shallow flats and coastal structure. Calm seas and clear water make sight-casting conditions favorable this week. Plan your trips around the light-wind window while it holds, and watch for early-season red snapper openers as May approaches.