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ALGulf Shores

Gulf State Park Pier

One of the Gulf Coast's longest fishing piers, rebuilt in 2024 after hurricane damage. This guide uses current public-access research and links to the operating agency for trip-day verification.

5-DAY FORECAST

Tue, Sep 15

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Foggy

90° / 77°

💨 8 mph

Wed, Sep 16

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Overcast

85° / 78°

💨 14 mph

Thu, Sep 17

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Clear sky

84° / 75°

💨 11 mph

Fri, Sep 18

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Clear sky

87° / 74°

💨 10 mph

Sat, Sep 19

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Overcast

88° / 75°

💨 11 mph

Address: Gulf State Park Pier, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

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Common species: King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Red Drum, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Pompano

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1. Getting there and parking

Directions

From AL-59 South in Gulf Shores, take AL-182 East (East Beach Blvd) to 20800 East Beach Blvd; the pier entrance is on the Gulf side of Gulf State Park's East Beach section.

Parking

A large paid parking lot serves the pier directly; fees apply and are collected at the pier entrance booth. Verify current rates at alapark.com before visiting.

Source: Alabama State Parks - Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier