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.
Wahoo Water Sports
Providing you with the water sport adventures that are going to make your experience in Alabama unforgettable! We have pontoon...
Hooked Up Bait & Tackle
Hooked Up Bait and Tackle is a locally owned business in Gulf Shores offering a variety of tackle and apparel...
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...
All Jack'd Up Charters
All Jack'd Up Charters has more than 25 years in the fishing business and is your go-to when it comes...
Alabama Girl Inshore Fishing Charters
Alabama Girl will be leaving out of Gulf Shores Marina at Fort Morgan for some of the most exciting inshore...
Hooked Up Inshore Charters
We offer inshore and near shore fishing, with day and night fishing trips available. We have over 30 years’ experience...
Navigator Charters
All aboard matey! At Navigator Charters we offer family-friendly inshore/nearshore, year-round fishing for the experienced and novice angler. Prepare to...
Island Girl Charters
For over 20 years, Island Girl Charters has been the leader in deep-sea fishing trips. Our trips are perfect for...
Stressed Out Charters LLC
Stressed Out Charters invites you to come aboard one of our two vessels. Whether you are fishing inshore or offshore...
Big Shooter Fishing Charters
Shoot big and join us for your next big fishing adventure aboard a 34 ft Baha Cruiser King Cat. We...
Summer Hunter Charters
Almost everyone you know has a fish story or two to tell. Make yours a reality by booking a fishing...
Annie Girl Charters
Want to have a good time on the water? Then book with Annie Girl Charters. Captain Mike Rowell invites you...
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...
Fresh Market Seafood Bait & Tackle
Our fresh, local seafood is hand selected and only the best quality is sold in the market. We offer tackle...
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.