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.
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...
Waves Grocery & Liquor Store
We're 1.7 miles west on West Beach at the corner of Eleventh Street. Waves has groceries, beer, wine, liquor, ice...
Getaway Charters
Getaway Charters is your Go-To for Family fishing or Serious fishing. In business since 1995. Private charters for the family...
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...
Russell's Coastal Fishing
At Russell's Coastal Fishing, we are focused on providing family-oriented fishing trips and dolphin sight-seeing services with the highest levels...
Kelly Anne Shrimp
The Kelly Anne is our 55-foot shrimp boat. We offer fresh shrimp for sale, call for prices. You can trust...
Boll Weevil Charters
There is no better family vacation than a relaxing fishing trip with us. Bring your children to this laid-back and...
Gulf Island Charters
Gulf Island Charters, private adventures for family and friends. We offer affordable kids fishing and kids fishing/combo trips to keep...
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...
Wahoo Water Sports
Providing you with the water sport adventures that are going to make your experience in Alabama unforgettable! We have pontoon...
Sandy Shores Charters
Come fish with Captain Bill for an exciting inshore fishing experience. When you fish with Captain Bill, all tackle, bait...
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...
Aquastar Charters
The Aquastar is a full-service deep sea fishing charter boat designed for fast and smooth trips. A 57-foot charter fishing...
Jamie G Charters
Come aboard the 36-foot Jamie G for a fishing experience you’ll never forget. We offer offshore fishing for red snapper...
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.