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 Surprise Charters Family Fishing
For almost 25 years, Reel Surprise Charters has developed personalized fishing charters for all types of trips. Our captains and...
Blue Water Charters
Whether you are with a group of friends and want to test your skills or you want to introduce your...
Captain Mike's Inshore Fishing Charters
We fish aboard the 20' Pathfinder with live bait and light tackle on the back bays and near shores of...
Coastal Blue Persuasion Fishing, LLC
Inshore, nearshore & snapper fishing with Capt Frank aboard our Contender Sport for 1-6 anglers. Dauphin Island, Mobile, Fort Morgan...
J & M Tackle
We offer a fully stocked tackle showroom, clothing sales floor, warehouse, custom rod shop, and cold storage for frozen natural...
Night Shift Charter Service
Enjoy nighttime flounder gigging and bow-fishing with Night Shift Charter Service based out of Zeke’s Marina in Orange Beach. While...
Summer Breeze Charter
The Summer Breeze is a 55-foot Resmondo, multi-passenger boat fit for up to 20 people. For our guests’ convenience we...
Fort Morgan Marina
Fort Morgan Marina provides a dock store, dry storage, transient, permanent and wet slips and private charters. Tacky Jacks 2...
Mossytails Charters, LLC
Here at MossyTails Charters, we look forward to putting smiles on faces! Come aboard the Ray Marie for a fun...
Liquid Force Inshore Charter
Liquid Force Inshore Charters is a licensed, United States Coast Guard approved, and insured charter business started in 2015 by...
Boll Weevil Charters
There is no better family vacation than a relaxing fishing trip with us. Bring your children to this laid-back and...
Another Getaway Charters
Getaway Charters has been providing fishing trips in Orange Beach since 1995. We offer 4, 5, 6, and 8-hour as...
Action Charter Service
Action Charter Service offers family fun with memories for a lifetime. Large and small groups and walk-on's welcome. We make...
Lady D Charters
Lady D Charters is located at Sportsman Marina where we fish for just about everything, from the delicious red snapper...
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.