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.
Cool Change Charters
Ready to go fishing in Orange Beach or Gulf Shores Alabama? You’re in luck – Capt. Joe Nash and his...
Bottomed Out Fishing Charters LLC
Booking inshore and offshore charters, tours, sunset cruises, relaxation cruises and wedding services. 4 hour up to 24 hour charters...
Another Getaway Charters
Getaway Charters has been providing fishing trips in Orange Beach since 1995. We offer 4, 5, 6, and 8-hour as...
Sam's Stop & Shop
Sam's has everything you need while on vacation. We offer fishing supplies, marine supplies, sportswear, deli and groceries to make...
Fort Morgan Marina
Fort Morgan Marina provides a dock store, dry storage, transient, permanent and wet slips and private charters. Tacky Jacks 2...
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...
Reel Fishin' Charters
Come aboard for an adventure you’ll always remember with Captain Ricky. You’ll be angling on the prolific waters of the...
Aquastar Charters
The Aquastar is a full-service deep sea fishing charter boat designed for fast and smooth trips. A 57-foot charter fishing...
Boll Weevil Charters
There is no better family vacation than a relaxing fishing trip with us. Bring your children to this laid-back and...
Capt. Ty Fleming at Capt. Ty's Landing
Go fishing with Captain Ty Fleming at Captain Ty’s Landing, the five-time winner for "Best Charter Boat" by the People's...
Bad Habit Charters
Bad Habit Charters has everything you need for a good time. Bad Habit is a 45 foot air conditioned Hatteras...
Great Escape Charters
At Great Escape Charters, we offer a memorable trip for anglers of every age and ability. Our determination to catch...
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...
Pier 33
Established in 1978, Pier 33 is Gulf Shores oldest grocery store. We carry a full line of grocery items, gifts...
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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.