Fishing Made Easy
While our destination suffered significant damage due to Hurricane Sally, we are happy to report cleanup is moving quickly and our beaches are ready to welcome visitors. Most public beach access points are open, but a few remain closed due to safety concerns. For more information, visit our crisis page.
Our destination is committed to providing you with an enjoyable and safe experience along our shores. Because of this, we have changed the way our destination does business amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Many local businesses are offering modified services, and a few remain closed. Also, per state mandate, all locals and guests must wear masks in public and when in close contact with other people. Visit our Coronavirus updates page for full details.
Our friend Matthew Isbell, aka the Bama Beach Bum, is back with a quick and easy baked pompano recipe. Pompano fish can grow to about eighteen inches, so they make a great catch and meal for one to two people.
The great fish breaks the surface of Alabama's beach water. Crystal droplets hang suspended in the sunlight between the sky and the Gulf. The tail dance of an Atlantic sailfish, rising out of the deep, skittering across the turquoise waters is a thrill no angler can forget when fishing in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach.
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
Whether you’re visiting for a fishing trip or you’re an experienced fisherman, these five tips will set you up for a great day on the shore. This quick guide covers the most important pompano fishing advice, from picking the right gear to casting your line in the right area.
It's A Great Day For Fishing
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Cold Mil Fishing
Captain Philip Taylor has experience fishing the Gulf for over 30 years. Enjoy a private fishing charter aboard a new 31’ Cape Horn for up to six passengers. The boat is fast, stable, big and with...
Downstream Charters
Reel Surprise
Zeke's Landing Marina
Big Adventure Charters
Class Act Charters, Inc.
Intercoastal Safaris
Distraction Charters
Lady D Charters
Triple Trouble
Inshore/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.
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.
Reel it in
Pier and Shore Fishing
For those who prefer to sit back in their beach chair and cast a line, you’ll find plenty of space and plenty of fish along our beaches. Visit the popular Gulf State Park Pier with over two thousand feet of rail space for anglers.
Charters
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.
Boaters Welcome
Sometimes you just want to skim over the turquoise waters and experience the Gulf for yourself. We understand. The boat-friendly environment in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offers full boating services and friendly Southern hospitality. You can either bring your own or get a Gulf Shores or Orange Beach boat rental. Check in at one of our marinas and we'll guide you to where the fish are biting.
Gulf Shores Fishing is a New World
Head offshore or cruise the back bays to find your catch this fishing season. You will find yourself in a whole different state of fishing, where turquoise waters lap softly against sugar-white sand beaches and the deep Gulf waters promise the catch of a lifetime. Plan your Gulf Shores and Orange Beach fishing trip today!
