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.
TradeWind Charters
TradeWinds is rigged with everything you need to make a great catch possible. You will find plenty of space for...
Alabama Deep Sea Fishing
Serving anglers in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan and Perdido Key. We take the legwork out of finding a...
Annie Girl Charters
Want to have a good time on the water? Then book with Annie Girl Charters. Captain Mike Rowell invites you...
Hooked Up Bait & Tackle
Hooked Up Bait and Tackle is a locally owned business in Gulf Shores offering a variety of tackle and apparel...
Rob's Inshore Fishing
Born and raised in nearby Pensacola, FL, Robert “Rob” Kritzmire has been fishing on the Gulf Coast his entire life...
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...
Islander Charters
Islander, captained by Elizabeth Boggs, is a 36’ Hatteras and can carry up to six passengers. This boat is air-conditioned...
Cold Mil Fishing
Captain Philip Taylor has experience fishing the Gulf for over 30 years. Enjoy a private fishing charter aboard a new...
Just Chillin'
Enjoy inshore and offshore fishing aboard the charter boat Just Chillin out of Fort Morgan Marina. We offer four, six...
Getaway Charters
Getaway Charters is your Go-To for Family fishing or Serious fishing. In business since 1995. Private charters for the family...
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...
Nelson's Inshore Charter Fishing
Nelson’s Inshore Charter Fishing offers a wonderful variety of inshore saltwater fishing. For five generations the Nelson family have been...
Red Eye Charters
Red Eye Charters is a full service, half or full day charter company specializing in bottom fishing, trolling, tuna fishing...
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...
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.