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.
Little Lagoon Guide Service
Little Lagoon Guide Service specializes in light tackle, inshore, near shore, and back bay fishing between Fort Morgan, Alabama to...
Lady D Charters
Lady D Charters is located at Sportsman Marina where we fish for just about everything, from the delicious red snapper...
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Academy Sports + Outdoors is a premier sports, outdoor and lifestyle retailer offering quality hunting, fishing, camping equipment and gear...
Island Time Charters
Island Time Charters is an inshore and nearshore fishing charter business. We are licensed to take up to six people...
Summer Hunter Charters
Almost everyone you know has a fish story or two to tell. Make yours a reality by booking a fishing...
Dauphin Island Marina
If you’re looking for an outdoor water adventure – the Dauphin Island Marina has the rentals to meet your needs...
Circle Hook Charters
Join Captain Randall Sullens on Circle Hook Charters for a first-class fishing trip where you’ll be cruising the hottest fishing...
Bear Point Harbor, LLC
Bear Point Harbor offers a dock store, 24-hour ice machine pay at the pump fuel, bait, permanent/transient slips, laundry, showers...
Just Chillin'
Enjoy inshore and offshore fishing aboard the charter boat Just Chillin out of Fort Morgan Marina. We offer four, six...
Fort Morgan Marina
Fort Morgan Marina provides a dock store, dry storage, transient, permanent and wet slips and private charters. Tacky Jacks 2...
32 Charters LLC
Snorkeling, Free-dive spearfishing, Intro to spearfishing and Dolphin/ Island cruise, NO GEAR NEEDED!!! EVERYTHING INCLUDED!!! Come make lifelong memories along...
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 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...
Sailaway Charters
At Sailaway Charters Your family can enjoy my family friendly 2 hour nature cruise which includes oystering, crabbing, shrimping, birding...
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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
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.
