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.
Explorer Charters
Hit the water on our 85' ft. charter boat Explorer. It’s big, safe and reliable. Ideal for first-time anglers and...
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...
Kelly Anne Shrimp
The Kelly Anne is our 55-foot shrimp boat. We offer fresh shrimp for sale, call for prices. You can trust...
SouthWind Charters
The Southwind is rigged with everything you need to make a great catch possible. As well as that, you will...
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...
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...
Gulf Rebel Charters
We are a family-owned and operated charter business in Orange Beach. We offer half-day, full-day and overnight charter trips, and...
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...
Captain Bligh Charters
At Hollywood Charters located at Zeke’s Marina, we fish inshore and nearshore from February through November. Catch the best in...
32 Charters LLC
Snorkeling, Free-dive spearfishing, Intro to spearfishing and Dolphin/ Island cruise, NO GEAR NEEDED!!! EVERYTHING INCLUDED!!! Come make lifelong memories along...
Alabama Deep Sea Fishing
Serving anglers in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan and Perdido Key. We take the legwork out of finding a...
Extreme Chaos Inshore Charters
Extreme Chaos is an inshore fishing guide service accommodating up to four persons. We specialize in fishing the inshore, back...
Beach Bum Outdoors, LLC
We understand that fishing is more than just a hobby - it's a way of life. That's why we go...
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.