The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Little Lagoon
Baldwin County, Alabama · 2,480 acres (3.9 sq mi)
Windy Friday (15 mph NW).
About Little Lagoon
Little Lagoon spreads over 2,480 acres in Baldwin County, Alabama. Little Lagoon is a brackish coastal lagoon connected to the Gulf of Mexico by Little Lagoon Pass.
From end to end it runs about 7.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 17.5 miles. Gulf Shores is on the shore. Pensacola, the nearest city, is about 30 miles east.
- Size
- 2,480 acres (3.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17.5 miles
- End to end
- About 7.9 miles
- Type
- Brackish coastal lake
- County
- Baldwin County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Alabama mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:15 am · sunset 4:55 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Little Lagoon
- Gulf Shoreson the shore
- Orange Beachabout 7.4 mi east
- Foleyabout 10 mi north
- Elbertaabout 12 mi northeast
- Pensacolanearest city, about 30 mi east
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Questions about Little Lagoon
What fish are in Little Lagoon?
Lakes like Little Lagoon usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Little Lagoon?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Little Lagoon?
2,480 acres, with about 17.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Little Lagoon?
Gulf Shores is on the shore; Orange Beach is about 7.4 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Little Lagoon?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Little Lagoon on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
