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Gulf State Park Fishing Pier

20115 State Highway 135, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
251-948-7275
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Ranked #2 of 14 attractions in Gulf Shores
Type: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
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Collinsville, Illinois
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

It should be free! I mean seriously, $10 for our family to watch people fishing? We got to see some shark, manta rays and some dead fish, but we had walked from our hotel and were not expecting a fee.

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Huntsville, Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 via mobile

Had a blast night fishing. If you go around midnight there are hardly any people out and you have the entire pier to fish from. During the day it's very interesting to watch everyone fishing. It can get a little stinky because of the fish besides that it's great. If you can bring your own fishing gear we didn't and... More

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Pensacola, FL
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

This is a little bit longer pier than the one in Pensacola. It offers a goos prospedtive for tourist to go out over the Gulf of Mexico and peer into the deeper water than they are afforded ffrom shore. They seem to have a very good trade in fishermen, especially during the Ling season, which is now. In all it... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

My husband fishes there regularly and had heard that this pier was the friendliest one around the area and that has surely proved to be true. I often take a hike out there and pay my entry fee of $2.00 and stroll out, take pictures of the pelicans and herons and yak it up with the locals. It's worth every... More

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Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

I have met people from as far away as Michigan who vacation in Gulf Shores just to fish this pier. The fishing here IS that good. On my trip in May I caught Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Redfish, and Pompano. I can't imagine how many more I would have caught had the weather been better. There is a... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

I don't even fish, but it is great to watch what other people are reeling in. Also, on a good day when the water is clear, it is amazing what you can see; schools of rays, dolphins, sharks, jellyfish, game fish, you name it.

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Clinton, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

You get the feeling that this place is for the locals right away. But good for burning off some time with the kids. They usually are catching some fish. Towards the end of the pier watch out cause they swing the fish over and then land in the middle area where you think it would be a good spot to... More

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Douglasville
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

So, my daughter likes fishing and she was very impressed with this place. She plans on bringing her fishing gear back the next time we visit Gulf Shores. This is a must do if you are looking for some fill in time between beach and dinner or want to see some really cool birds!

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Just enjoyed walking up and down the pier and watching the pelicans and fisherman. Even saw one guy real in a pretty big shark.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013 via mobile

Great place to wet a hook or like me just carry the grandkids and let thwm soak it in. Beautiful scenery and enjoyed watching various anglers at their craft. Time was well spent and enjoyed by all.

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