Fishing Charters & Tours
When you go bluewater fishing in Alabama's Gulf Coast, either through a fishing charter or deep-sea fishing, you have a chance to land some of the best gamefish around. Learn more about fishing seasons in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, AL to discover the best time to plan your fishing trip.
Flora-Bama Marina & Watersports
Inshore & Offshore Fishing Charters, Watersport Rentals - Pontoon Boats, Double Decker Pontoons with a slide, Jet Skis, Kayaks, Stand...
Little Lagoon Guide Service
Little Lagoon Guide Service specializes in light tackle, inshore, near shore, and back bay fishing between Fort Morgan, Alabama to...
Capt. Ty Fleming at Capt. Ty's Landing
Go fishing with Captain Ty Fleming at Captain Ty’s Landing, the five-time winner for "Best Charter Boat" by the People's...
Class Act Charters, Inc.
Join our captains, Dale and Nick, for some fantastic saltwater fishing, ideal for both business and family trips. We offer...
Sea Hunter Charters
The Sea Hunter is a 62' Resmondo. She can accommodate up to 28 passengers. 6 to 44 hour trips are...
Caribe Marina & Watersports
Our wonderful team and fantastic location make Caribe Marina & Watersports the ultimate spot for all your fun on the...
Gulf Island Charters
Gulf Island Charters, private adventures for family and friends. We offer affordable kids fishing and kids fishing/combo trips to keep...
Sailaway Charters
At Sailaway Charters Your family can enjoy my family friendly 2 hour nature cruise which includes oystering, crabbing, shrimping, birding...
Extreme Chaos Inshore Charters
Extreme Chaos is an inshore fishing guide service accommodating up to four persons. We specialize in fishing the inshore, back...
Nauti Fishing Charters
Family fun and friendly Inshore and Offshore Fishing adventures. Fish in the extreme comfort aboard our 24ft Cape Horn and...
SouthWind Charters
The Southwind is rigged with everything you need to make a great catch possible. As well as that, you will...
Hooked Up Inshore Charters
We offer inshore and near shore fishing, with day and night fishing trips available. We have over 30 years’ experience...
Captain Bligh Charters
At Hollywood Charters located at Zeke’s Marina, we fish inshore and nearshore from February through November. Catch the best in...
Kittywake Charters
Kittywake Charters is a 23-foot Sea Pro boat that will hold up to four anglers. Located at Zeke's Marina, Captain...
Alabama Gulf Coast Fishing is a New World
Head offshore or cruise the back bays to find your catch this fishing season. Going after sailfish is only one of the angling thrills that await you on your visit to Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. From bluewater fishing to cruising the back bays for snapper, the angling possibilities are endless. Need to know what's running? Check out our Fishing by Season page. Once you landed the big one many of our local restaurants will be happy to Cook Your Catch. Plan your Gulf Shores and Orange Beach fishing trip today by booking a place to stay right on our site!
What Can I Expect to Catch Offshore?
When you go bluewater fishing in Alabama's Gulf Coast, either through a fishing charter or deep-sea fishing, you have a chance to land some of the best gamefish around, including:
- Snapper - plentiful and great eating
- Yellowfin tuna - popular fish to target, renowned for its flavor
- Blackfin tuna - will take your bait deep when hooked
- Grouper - prefers deep water near natural or manmade structures
- Wahoo - a fast-swimming fighter
If you're in search of the trophy photo of a lifetime, blue marlin is the king of game fish and can be found in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. Its smaller leaping cousin, white marlin, is also found in the deep Gulf waters along with the tail-dancing Atlantic sailfish. Check out our seasonal fishing page.
What Can I Expect to Catch Inshore?
The sun rising over the tranquil waters of the back bays offers a different and equally thrilling fishing experience. Anglers exploring the coastal bays and estuaries are likely to encounter:
- Speckled and white trout - ferocious in attacking baits
- Flounder - found near piers and structures
- Redfish - prized shallow water fighting game fish
- Mackerel - plentiful warm water coastal fish
- Cobia/Crab eaters - migratory fish caught just off the beaches.
If you're in search of a real fishing story, go after barracuda. These are fierce fighters with teeth to match: making for a promising battle between man and fish.
Fishing Types on the Alabama Gulf Coast
Charter Fishing
With a fleet of over a hundred fishing charter boats heading out into the Gulf and back bays daily, booking a fishing excursion is easy. Once aboard, experienced captains will get you to your fish and show you how to hook your trophy. Private party fishing charters and walk-on group charters are available. Bait, tackle and fishing licenses are provided as part of the fishing charter package. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the fishing experience of a lifetime.