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.
The Wharf Marina
Centrally located on the Northern Gulf Coast, The Wharf Marina is equally convenient by yacht, airplane or car from anywhere...
Nelson's Inshore Charter Fishing
Nelson’s Inshore Charter Fishing offers a wonderful variety of inshore saltwater fishing. For five generations the Nelson family have been...
Action Charter Service
Action Charter Service offers family fun with memories for a lifetime. Large and small groups and walk-on's welcome. We make...
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...
Intercoastal Safaris
Intercoastal Safaris offers duck and hog hunting, inshore and offshore fishing, bow fishing and flounder gigging. Ask about our all-inclusive...
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...
Off the Hook Charters
We are a LOCAL, professional guide service that knows the coastal area better than most. Our crew wants to make...
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...
Fishin Dixie
Light tackle fishing for all species along the beach or back in the bays. Shrimping, dolphin watching or cruising. Coast...
Bama Bandit Sportfishing
We are committed to providing memorable fishing charters on the waters of Gulf Shores, Alabama. When you book with us...
Blue Line Charters, LLC
Blue Line Charters is the Gulf Coast's new face in charter fishing. Led by Captain Brennan Giles, we offer a...
All Jack'd Up Charters
All Jack'd Up Charters has more than 25 years in the fishing business and is your go-to when it comes...
Summer Hunter Charters
Almost everyone you know has a fish story or two to tell. Make yours a reality by booking a fishing...
Emerald Spirit Charters
We’ve got the charter fishing trip you’re looking for. Whether walk-on or overnight trip, tournament angling, bottom fishing, trolling or...
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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.