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.
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...
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...
Lady D Charters
Lady D Charters is located at Sportsman Marina where we fish for just about everything, from the delicious red snapper...
Fairwater II Charters
Fairwater II Charters offers fun and fishing for your family. We are a family run business that’s been fishing out...
Jamie G Charters
Come aboard the 36-foot Jamie G for a fishing experience you’ll never forget. We offer offshore fishing for red snapper...
Red Eye Charters
Red Eye Charters is a full service, half or full day charter company specializing in bottom fishing, trolling, tuna fishing...
32 Charters LLC
Snorkeling, Free-dive spearfishing, Intro to spearfishing and Dolphin/ Island cruise, NO GEAR NEEDED!!! EVERYTHING INCLUDED!!! Come make lifelong memories along...
America II Charters
America II Deep Sea Fishing Charters strives to offer every passenger an exceptional fishing experience at an affordable rate. Our...
Reel Surprise
Experience the thrill of the catch on Reel Surprise, a 65’ Bonner, captained by Randy Boggs. Reel Surprise is an...
Hooked Up Bait & Tackle
Hooked Up Bait and Tackle is a locally owned business in Gulf Shores offering a variety of tackle and apparel...
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...
A Pair A Dice Charter
See wild dolphins as they jump through the waves or glide along with the boat, drag a shrimp net and...
Reel Surprise Marina
Reel Surprise Marina offers a wide assortment of Gulf Coast activities from boat rentals and diving to fishing charters and...
Big Shooter Fishing Charters
Shoot big and join us for your next big fishing adventure aboard a 34 ft Baha Cruiser King Cat. We...
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.