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.
Great Escape Charters
At Great Escape Charters, we offer a memorable trip for anglers of every age and ability. Our determination to catch...
Kelly Anne Shrimp
The Kelly Anne is our 55-foot shrimp boat. We offer fresh shrimp for sale, call for prices. You can trust...
Sailaway Charters
At Sailaway Charters Your family can enjoy my family friendly 2 hour nature cruise which includes oystering, crabbing, shrimping, birding...
Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier
There is covered seating for the concession area and indoor retail shop with tackle and souvenirs. Signs along the pier...
Reel Fishin' Charters
Come aboard for an adventure you’ll always remember with Captain Ricky. You’ll be angling on the prolific waters of the...
Nauti Fishing Charters
Family fun and friendly Inshore and Offshore Fishing adventures. Fish in the extreme comfort aboard our 24ft Cape Horn and...
Max Drag Charters, LLC
Going out on an Orange Beach fishing charter with Max Drag Charters will be your most memorable fishing adventure ever...
Summer Breeze II Charters
Come join Captain Bobby Walker for a one of a kind charter fishing excursion aboard the Summer Breeze II. The...
Explorer Charters
Hit the water on our 85' ft. charter boat Explorer. It’s big, safe and reliable. Ideal for first-time anglers and...
Stressed Out Charters LLC
Stressed Out Charters invites you to come aboard one of our two vessels. Whether you are fishing inshore or offshore...
Bad Habit Charters
Bad Habit Charters has everything you need for a good time. Bad Habit is a 45 foot air conditioned Hatteras...
Caribe Marina & Watersports
Our wonderful team and fantastic location make Caribe Marina & Watersports the ultimate spot for all your fun on the...
Aquastar Charters
The Aquastar is a full-service deep sea fishing charter boat designed for fast and smooth trips. A 57-foot charter fishing...
Audrey II Charters/Brown's Inshore Guide Service
We specialize in light tackle, inshore sport fishing. We are outfitted to handle serious anglers as well as families with...
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.