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.
Annie Girl Charters
Want to have a good time on the water? Then book with Annie Girl Charters. Captain Mike Rowell invites you...
Alabama Charter Fishing Association
Welcome aboard Alabama’s largest charter fleet and to the Alabama Gulf Coast, a year-round family fishing destination offering the best...
Fishin Dixie
Light tackle fishing for all species along the beach or back in the bays. Shrimping, dolphin watching or cruising. Coast...
Hudson Marina
$69 Deep Sea Fishing Charter party boat fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama is without a doubt the most affordable way...
Mossytails Charters, LLC
Here at MossyTails Charters, we look forward to putting smiles on faces! Come aboard the Ray Marie for a fun...
Back Bay Charters
The Cobia 24-foot center console is your boat while we cruise the Gulf Coast! This intimate cruise experience is unlike...
Waves Grocery & Liquor Store
We're 1.7 miles west on West Beach at the corner of Eleventh Street. Waves has groceries, beer, wine, liquor, ice...
Brian Daniels Guide Service
Come offshore deep sea fishing with us on Alabama's beautiful gulf coast. We offer 4 hour trolling, 6, 8, 10...
Nauti Fishing Charters
Family fun and friendly Inshore and Offshore Fishing adventures. Fish in the extreme comfort aboard our 24ft Cape Horn and...
America II Charters
America II Deep Sea Fishing Charters strives to offer every passenger an exceptional fishing experience at an affordable rate. Our...
Hooked Up Bait & Tackle
Hooked Up Bait and Tackle is a locally owned business in Gulf Shores offering a variety of tackle and apparel...
Chipper's Clipper Charters
Captain Chip Day has more than 30 years of experience fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Board his boat the...
Russell's Coastal Fishing
At Russell's Coastal Fishing, we are focused on providing family-oriented fishing trips and dolphin sight-seeing services with the highest levels...
The Wharf in Orange Beach
The Wharf is an official Entertainment District with hundreds of family-friendly events throughout the year, including the nightly SPECTRA Laser...
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.