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.
Alabama Deep Sea Fishing
Serving anglers in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan and Perdido Key. We take the legwork out of finding a...
Wahoo Water Sports
Providing you with the water sport adventures that are going to make your experience in Alabama unforgettable! We have pontoon...
Cool Change Charters
Ready to go fishing in Orange Beach or Gulf Shores Alabama? You’re in luck – Capt. Joe Nash and his...
Captain Bligh Charters
At Hollywood Charters located at Zeke’s Marina, we fish inshore and nearshore from February through November. Catch the best in...
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...
Intercoastal Safaris
Intercoastal Safaris offers duck and hog hunting, inshore and offshore fishing, bow fishing and flounder gigging. Ask about our all-inclusive...
Explorer Charters
Hit the water on our 85' ft. charter boat Explorer. It’s big, safe and reliable. Ideal for first-time anglers and...
Zeke's Landing Marina
Want to go fishing? We've got you covered! Conveniently located on Cotton Bayou, Zeke's Landing Marina is coastal Alabama's headquarters...
Sea Hunter Charters
The Sea Hunter is a 62' Resmondo. She can accommodate up to 28 passengers. 6 to 44 hour trips are...
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Academy Sports + Outdoors is a premier sports, outdoor and lifestyle retailer offering quality hunting, fishing, camping equipment and gear...
Kittywake Charters
Kittywake Charters is a 23-foot Sea Pro boat that will hold up to four anglers. Located at Zeke's Marina, Captain...
Easy Livin Charters LLC
Easy Livin Charters says it in the name. We strive for an easy livin experience, whether you like to Fish...
J & M Tackle
We offer a fully stocked tackle showroom, clothing sales floor, warehouse, custom rod shop, and cold storage for frozen natural...
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...
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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!
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.