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.
Hey Boy II Charters
Fishing aboard the Hey Boy II charter boat on Alabama's Gulf Coast is a wonderful experience fit for the whole...
America II Charters
America II Deep Sea Fishing Charters strives to offer every passenger an exceptional fishing experience at an affordable rate. Our...
Rob's Inshore Fishing
Born and raised in nearby Pensacola, FL, Robert “Rob” Kritzmire has been fishing on the Gulf Coast his entire life...
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...
Fed Up Charters
We offer half-day, full-day and custom trips such as dolphin tours, flounder gigging and more. Our 24-foot Blazer Bay, a...
Chipper's Clipper Charters
Captain Chip Day has more than 30 years of experience fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Board his boat the...
Bottomed Out Fishing Charters LLC
Booking inshore and offshore charters, tours, sunset cruises, relaxation cruises and wedding services. 4 hour up to 24 hour charters...
Fishin Dixie
Light tackle fishing for all species along the beach or back in the bays. Shrimping, dolphin watching or cruising. Coast...
Blue Water Charters
Whether you are with a group of friends and want to test your skills or you want to introduce your...
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...
Max Drag Charters, LLC
Going out on an Orange Beach fishing charter with Max Drag Charters will be your most memorable fishing adventure ever...
Water Dog Charters
The Water Dog comes powered by a 300 HP Cummins C-series and can comfortably accommodate up to 6 anglers. She...
Intruder Charters
At Intruder Charters we provide everything needed for a guaranteed good time including bait, tackle, rods, reels and fishing licenses...
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!
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.