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.
High Cotton Charters
We offer the best Orange Beach deep sea fishing charter experience on the Gulf of Mexico. Overnighters and multiday fishing...
Bad Habit Charters
Bad Habit Charters has everything you need for a good time. Bad Habit is a 45 foot air conditioned Hatteras...
Fishin Dixie
Light tackle fishing for all species along the beach or back in the bays. Shrimping, dolphin watching or cruising. Coast...
Dauphin Island Marina
If you’re looking for an outdoor water adventure – the Dauphin Island Marina has the rentals to meet your needs...
Easy Livin Charters LLC
Easy Livin Charters says it in the name. We strive for an easy livin experience, whether you like to Fish...
Back Bay Charters
The Cobia 24-foot center console is your boat while we cruise the Gulf Coast! This intimate cruise experience is unlike...
Stressed Out Charters LLC
Stressed Out Charters invites you to come aboard one of our two vessels. Whether you are fishing inshore or offshore...
Mossytails Charters, LLC
Here at MossyTails Charters, we look forward to putting smiles on faces! Come aboard the Ray Marie for a fun...
Nauti Fishing Charters
Family fun and friendly Inshore and Offshore Fishing adventures. Fish in the extreme comfort aboard our 24ft Cape Horn and...
Reel Kill Charters
I am Captain Bryars Bishop, and my passion is taking customers on Gulf Coast fishing charters. When you board our...
Coastal Blue Persuasion Fishing, LLC
Inshore, nearshore & snapper fishing with Capt Frank aboard our Contender Sport for 1-6 anglers. Dauphin Island, Mobile, Fort Morgan...
G2 Coastal
If you want to fish off the beach but don't want to go through the hassle of hauling gear in...
Gateway Fishing
Catch Some Reel Excitement. Create fun fishing memories with Captain Eddie. We provide kayak, surf, wade and pier fishing services...
Custom Cruises
Captain Don Guinn has lived around Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast since 1996 and is deeply knowledgeable of the waters of...
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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.
