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.
Pier 33
Established in 1978, Pier 33 is Gulf Shores oldest grocery store. We carry a full line of grocery items, gifts...
32 Charters LLC
Snorkeling, Free-dive spearfishing, Intro to spearfishing and Dolphin/ Island cruise, NO GEAR NEEDED!!! EVERYTHING INCLUDED!!! Come make lifelong memories along...
Whistlin Waters LLC
Whistlin' Waters is the Alabama Gulf Coast's premier Kayak Charter company. Located in Orange Beach, we specialize in all things...
Alabama Charter Fishing Association
Welcome aboard Alabama’s largest charter fleet and to the Alabama Gulf Coast, a year-round family fishing destination offering the best...
Liquid Force Inshore Charter
Liquid Force Inshore Charters is a licensed, United States Coast Guard approved, and insured charter business started in 2015 by...
Chipper's Clipper Charters
Captain Chip Day has more than 30 years of experience fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Board his boat the...
Big Shooter Fishing Charters
Shoot big and join us for your next big fishing adventure aboard a 34 ft Baha Cruiser King Cat. We...
Coastal WorldWide
Come fish with the company that caught the first ever Great White shark from the beach in Alabama! Experience the...
Explorer Charters
Hit the water on our 85' ft. charter boat Explorer. It’s big, safe and reliable. Ideal for first-time anglers and...
Blue Water Charters
Whether you are with a group of friends and want to test your skills or you want to introduce your...
Another Getaway Charters
Getaway Charters has been providing fishing trips in Orange Beach since 1995. We offer 4, 5, 6, and 8-hour as...
Hey Boy II Charters
Fishing aboard the Hey Boy II charter boat on Alabama's Gulf Coast is a wonderful experience fit for the whole...
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...
Gulf Rebel Charters
We are a family-owned and operated charter business in Orange Beach. We offer half-day, full-day and overnight charter trips, and...
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.