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 Time Charters
Island Time Charters is an inshore and nearshore fishing charter business. We are licensed to take up to six people...
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...
Dottie Jo Charter Service
Dottie Jo Charter Service located at Fort Morgan Marina now offers a 32-foot inshore or offshore boat to fish with...
32 Charters LLC
Snorkeling, Free-dive spearfishing, Intro to spearfishing and Dolphin/ Island cruise, NO GEAR NEEDED!!! EVERYTHING INCLUDED!!! Come make lifelong memories along...
Lost Bay Guide Service
Lost Bay Guide Service offers year-round inshore/off shore fishing and nighttime gigging. Our mission is to exceed our client’s expectations...
Summer Breeze Charter
The Summer Breeze is a 55-foot Resmondo, multi-passenger boat fit for up to 20 people. For our guests’ convenience we...
Reel Surprise
Experience the thrill of the catch on Reel Surprise, a 65’ Bonner, captained by Randy Boggs. Reel Surprise is an...
Explorer Charters
Hit the water on our 85' ft. charter boat Explorer. It’s big, safe and reliable. Ideal for first-time anglers and...
Class Act Charters, Inc.
Join our captains, Dale and Nick, for some fantastic saltwater fishing, ideal for both business and family trips. We offer...
Waves Grocery & Liquor Store
We're 1.7 miles west on West Beach at the corner of Eleventh Street. Waves has groceries, beer, wine, liquor, ice...
Easy Livin Charters LLC
Easy Livin Charters says it in the name. We strive for an easy livin experience, whether you like to Fish...
Pier 33
Established in 1978, Pier 33 is Gulf Shores oldest grocery store. We carry a full line of grocery items, gifts...
Audrey II Charters/Brown's Inshore Guide Service
We specialize in light tackle, inshore sport fishing. We are outfitted to handle serious anglers as well as families with...
Getaway Charters
Getaway Charters is your Go-To for Family fishing or Serious fishing. In business since 1995. Private charters for the family...
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.