Weeks Bay
river in Alabama
Weeks Bay and its tributary marshes are a favorite of Gulf Coast fly anglers targeting sight-casting to tailing reds and trout in protected flats.
What's working on Weeks Bay
- 01Mild fall weather with overcast skies and a comfortable 74°F in Weeks Bay.
- 02Focus on baitfish, shrimp, and crab imitations due to fall transition and lack of specific hatch data.
- 03Target marsh edges, oyster beds, and deeper channels, especially during outgoing tides.
- 04Recommended flies include EP Shrimp, Merkin Crab, Clouser Minnow (Saltwater), Redfish Fly (Weedless), and Schminnow.
- 05Employ slower, more deliberate retrieves with pauses to entice less aggressive fish in cooling water.
Past reports week by week
5 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Clouser Minnow (Saltwater)
A universal baitfish imitation, effective year-round for predatory species like Redfish, Sheepshead, and Drum in the clear waters of Weeks Bay.
Buy at AmazonEP Shrimp
Shrimp are a consistent and abundant food source for Redfish, Sheepshead, and Drum year-round inshore in Weeks Bay.
Buy at AmazonMerkin Crab
Crabs are a primary food source on the flats and in estuaries during the fall, appealing to Redfish, Sheepshead, and Drum in Weeks Bay.
Redfish Fly (Weedless)
Its weedless design is ideal for fishing the marshy edges and grass flats of Weeks Bay, imitating crabs and shrimp, which are key prey for Redfish and Sheepshead.
Buy at AmazonGotcha
An effective shrimp imitation that is a year-round staple for sight-fishing Redfish, Sheepshead, and Drum on the shallow flats.
Buy at AmazonSchminnow
A local favorite baitfish pattern, the Schminnow's life-like movement is effective for Redfish, Sheepshead, and Drum, especially with slower retrieves in cooling fall waters.
Blue Crab (Saltwater)
Crabs are a consistent food source in the estuaries and grass flats of Weeks Bay during the fall, appealing to Redfish, Sheepshead, and Drum.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive) (Bass)
While a bass pattern, the olive Woolly Bugger is a versatile streamer that imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent prey for Redfish, Sheepshead, and Drum, making it a reliable searching pattern.
Where to fish and who to ask
Bon Secour River Mouth
Intersection of rivers and bay waters where bait congregates and predators feed.
Weeks Bay Reserve Launch
Public launch into the bay with immediate access to grass flats and oyster bars.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Community Fly Supply
Deep South Outfitters
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What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Quick answers
Common questions about Weeks Bay.
What flies work best on Weeks Bay?
Our top scored fly patterns for Weeks Bay right now are Blue Crab (Saltwater) (80% confidence), Tan Spawning Shrimp (80% confidence), Merkin Crab (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Weeks Bay?
Weeks Bay holds Redfish, Sheepshead, Drum. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Weeks Bay fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Weeks Bay each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.