Amenities

300-Yard Signature Pier

Three football fields long — one of the largest private piers in the region.

Perfect for fishing, strolling, relaxing, yoga, or soaking in the bay breeze.

Includes a fish-cleaning station, wide water views, and plenty of room for guests.

Golden retriever sitting on a wooden dock by the water, looking away toward the distant shoreline with trees and buildings under a cloudy sky.

Sunrises & Sunsets That Guests Never Forget

Portersville Bay is known for its dramatic and colorful skies.

Guests gather daily to watch the sun break across the water or melt into the horizon.

It is often described as “better than Florida” — and it is pure Alabama magic.

A vibrant sunset over a calm body of water with a silhouette of a ship and a few people on the shoreline.

Wildlife — Meet George & Maximus

George the Bald Eagle

Our famous resident eagle visits daily. He is part of the Dockside family, and guests adore him.

Please enjoy him respectfully and give him privacy as he watches over the bay.

Maximus the Osprey

Powerful, elegant, and impressive.

You’ll often spot Maximus diving for his lunch and showing off his incredible fishing skills.

A bald eagle flying against a bright blue sky with some blurred green trees in the background.
An osprey bird flying in a clear blue sky.

Monthly Birdwatching Tours

Guided by local coastal birders.

Sign-up sheets available at the office.

Binocular rentals provided.

Expect eagles, ospreys, herons, egrets, pelicans, migrating species, and more.

Silhouettes of a bird flying and another bird perched on a rock against an orange sunset sky, over calm water.

Fishing Charters (Inbound or Outbound)

We work with experienced local captains who offer:

  • Inshore bay fishing

  • Offshore Gulf fishing

  • Dolphin & sightseeing tours

  • Family adventures

  • Serious angler experiences

We’ll help you find the perfect captain for your trip.

A man on a boat at sunset displaying his catch of fish, including two red snapper and several smaller fish, laid out on the boat's surface.

Coming Soon — Thank You for Your Patience

  • Dog Park

  • Bait Shop

  • Main Office

  • Bath House & Restrooms

  • The Cove — First-Class Restrooms & Showers

  • Upper Sun Deck for yoga, birdwatching, sunbathing

  • Laundry Facility with ice machines

  • Gazebo

  • City Docks Marina boat launch (<1 mile away)

Construction equipment on a gravel surface near a body of water, with one excavator, a roller, a palm tree, and a pier in the background under a clear blue sky.

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