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Cold water bite

February 09, 2026 Gulf Shores 2 photos
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Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Redfish

Trip Summary

Water Temp is 55 and fishing has been decent. Redfish speckled trout and black drum are in deep holes in the river. Live bait is the trick. Warmer days ahead and fishing will just get better.
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Shawn Slattery
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