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 on Alabama's Beaches to discover the best time to plan your fishing trip.
A Pair A Dice Charter
See wild dolphins as they jump through the waves or glide along with the boat, drag a shrimp net and...
Captain Mike's Inshore Fishing Charters
We fish aboard the 20' Pathfinder with provided license, ice, live bait and light tackle on the back bays and...
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...
Rig 3 Adventures
Captain William “T-Bo” McCartney, III, is a fifth-issued 100T Master licensed captain with the U.S. Coast Guard and 23 years’...
Blue Water Charters
Whether you are with a group of friends and want to test your skills or you want to introduce your...
Emerald Spirit Charters
We’ve got the charter fishing trip you’re looking for. Whether walk-on or overnight trip, tournament angling, bottom fishing, trolling or...
Bad Habit Charters
Bad Habit Charters has everything you need for a good time. Bad Habit is a 45 foot air conditioned Hatteras...
Aquastar Charters
The Aquastar is a full-service deep sea fishing charter boat designed for fast and smooth trips. A 57-foot charter fishing...
Extreme Chaos Inshore Charters
Extreme Chaos is an inshore fishing guide service accommodating up to four persons. We specialize in fishing the inshore, back...
Gulf Coast Charters
If you are looking for a charter to take you and your group offshore, nearshore, inshore or backbay fishing, we...
Kelly Anne Shrimp
The Kelly Anne is our 55-foot shrimp boat. We offer fresh shrimp for sale, call for prices. You can trust...
J & M Tackle
We offer a fully stocked tackle showroom, clothing sales floor, warehouse, custom rod shop, and cold storage for frozen natural...
Summer Breeze Charter
The Summer Breeze is a 55-foot Resmondo, multi-passenger boat fit for up to 20 people. For our guests’ convenience we...
The Hunting Company/Fish Kabob Bowfishing
We offer many types of bowfishing and rod and reel fishing in the waters along coastal Alabama. We have more...
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Discover Endless Fishing Opportunities Along Alabama's Beaches
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 or securing a direct flight with Allegiant Airlines!
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
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.
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.
Boater's 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.
