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.
Blue Water Charters
Whether you are with a group of friends and want to test your skills or you want to introduce your...
Liquid Force Inshore Charter
Liquid Force Inshore Charters is a licensed, United States Coast Guard approved, and insured charter business started in 2015 by...
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...
Sailaway Charters
At Sailaway Charters Your family can enjoy my family friendly 2 hour nature cruise which includes oystering, crabbing, shrimping, birding...
Fins and Family Fishing Charters
Join us for a saltwater adventure. Fins and Family Fishing offers private, family-friendly inshore and offshore fishing charters in Gulf...
Kittywake Charters
Kittywake Charters is a 23-foot Sea Pro boat that will hold up to four anglers. Located at Zeke's Marina, Captain...
Sea Spray Charters
Sea Spray Charters feature a 65-foot Resmondo boat that has fished in the eastern and western Gulf of Mexico for...
Summer Breeze II Charters
Come join Captain Bobby Walker for a one of a kind charter fishing excursion aboard the Summer Breeze II. The...
Fort Morgan Marina
Fort Morgan Marina provides a dock store, dry storage, transient, permanent and wet slips and private charters. Tacky Jacks 2...
Island Time Charters
Island Time Charters is an inshore and nearshore fishing charter business. We are licensed to take up to six people...
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...
Gulf Coast Charters
If you are looking for a charter to take you and your group offshore, nearshore, inshore or backbay fishing, we...
Whistlin Waters LLC
Whistlin' Waters is the Alabama Gulf Coast's premier Kayak Charter company. Located in Orange Beach, we specialize in all things...
Cold Mil Fishing
Captain Philip Taylor has experience fishing the Gulf for over 30 years. Enjoy a private fishing charter aboard a new...
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.