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 Krazy Charters
Based at SanRoc Marina (Reel Surprise Marina) Reel Krazy Charters does 4-6 hour inshore and near shore trips for up...
Freebird Charters
If you are looking for a charter to take you and your group offshore, nearshore, inshore or backbay fishing, we...
High Cotton Charters
We offer the best Orange Beach deep sea fishing charter experience on the Gulf of Mexico. Overnighters and multiday fishing...
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...
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...
SouthWind Charters
The Southwind is rigged with everything you need to make a great catch possible. As well as that, you will...
Bear Point Harbor, LLC
Bear Point Harbor offers a dock store, 24-hour ice machine pay at the pump fuel, bait, permanent/transient slips, laundry, showers...
Another Getaway Charters
Getaway Charters has been providing fishing trips in Orange Beach since 1995. We offer 4, 5, 6, and 8-hour as...
G2 Coastal
If you want to fish off the beach but don't want to go through the hassle of hauling gear in...
Getaway Charters
Getaway Charters is your Go-To for Family fishing or Serious fishing. In business since 1995. Private charters for the family...
Off the Hook Charters
We are a LOCAL, professional guide service that knows the coastal area better than most. Our crew wants to make...
Zeke's Lady Charters
The Zeke's Lady is a 65' Bonner. She will carry up to 45 people. We offer party boat trips at...
Island Time Charters
Island Time Charters is an inshore and nearshore fishing charter business. We are licensed to take up to six people...
Wahoo Water Sports
Providing you with the water sport adventures that are going to make your experience in Alabama unforgettable! We have pontoon...
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.