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.
Island Girl Charters
For over 20 years, Island Girl Charters has been the leader in deep-sea fishing trips. Our trips are perfect for...
Nicole Fishing Charters
Enjoy inshore and offshore fishing aboard the charter boat Ni-Cole out of Fort Morgan Marina. We offer four, six, and...
J & M Tackle
We offer a fully stocked tackle showroom, clothing sales floor, warehouse, custom rod shop, and cold storage for frozen natural...
4 Seasons Outfitters
We specialize in hunting and fishing packages all over the world, but the best fishing IN the world is right...
Fresh Market Seafood Bait & Tackle
Our fresh, local seafood is hand selected and only the best quality is sold in the market. We offer tackle...
Fins and Family Fishing Charters
Join us for a saltwater adventure. Fins and Family Fishing offers private, family-friendly inshore and offshore fishing charters in Gulf...
Alabama Deep Sea Fishing
Serving anglers in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan and Perdido Key. We take the legwork out of finding a...
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...
Sailaway Charters
At Sailaway Charters Your family can enjoy my family friendly 2 hour nature cruise which includes oystering, crabbing, shrimping, birding...
Flora-Bama Marina & Watersports
Inshore & Offshore Fishing Charters, Watersport Rentals - Pontoon Boats, Double Decker Pontoons with a slide, Jet Skis, Kayaks, Stand...
Red Eye Charters
Red Eye Charters is a full service, half or full day charter company specializing in bottom fishing, trolling, tuna fishing...
Little Lagoon Guide Service
Little Lagoon Guide Service specializes in light tackle, inshore, near shore, and back bay fishing between Fort Morgan, Alabama to...
Beach Bum Outdoors, LLC
We understand that fishing is more than just a hobby - it's a way of life. That's why we go...
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.