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Gulf Shores Classic

89% (9)
27 ft 1 - 4 People $
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100% (8)
24 ft 1 - 4 People $
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100% (5)
24 ft 1 - 6 People $$
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Gulf Shores Adventure

100% (4)
35 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
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Offshore Center Console

100% (4)
31 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
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Deep Sea Quest: Reel & Explore

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60 ft 1 - 22 People $$$
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Orange Beach Bottomfishing Blast

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60 ft 1 - 22 People $$$
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60 ft 1 - 22 People $$$
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52 ft 1 - 17 People $$$
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60 ft 1 - 22 People $$$
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26 ft 1 - 6 People $$
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Deep Sea Quest: Reel & Explore

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60 ft 1 - 22 People $$$
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60 ft 1 - 22 People $$$
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52 ft 1 - 17 People $$$
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60 ft 1 - 22 People $$$

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Deep Sea Quest: Reel & Explore

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60 ft 1 - 22 People $$$
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60 ft 1 - 22 People $$$
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60 ft 1 - 22 People $$$
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Orange Beach Bottomfishing Blast

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60 ft 1 - 22 People $$$
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50% (2)
60 ft 1 - 22 People $$$

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27 ft 1 - 6 People $
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trip description for Red Snapper Whacker in Gulf Shores

This time of year, snapper are only available on the weekends, thus this trip is only offered Friday to Monday. On this 5-hour adventure, you will be targeting the elusive and delicious Red Snapper. You will climb aboard Captain Patrick's 25-foot Epic equipped with a 225 HP Suzuki, and with a brand-new Simrad NSX bottom machine, you'll be right on the fish from the minute you leave the dock! When snapper season is in, there is only one place you will find Captain Patrick, and that's over the wrecks, rigs, and reefs around Gulf Shores. Parked above the reefs, rigs, and wrecks Captain Patrick will chum up the water to get the snapper up off the reef and a little higher in the water column. Then you will drop some cut bait down on them and hope the biggest one hammers your hook. Get ready for a fight when it does! Captain Patrick will provide all rods, reels, tackle, lures, and live bait. All you need to bring is food and drinks for the day, a hat, and sunscreen. He will clean and fillet your day’s catch at the end of the trip, so make sure you bring a cooler to take it home. Read More

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Red Snapper Whacker

100% (2)
24 ft 1 - 6 People $$
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trip description for "Gettin’ Jiggy" Inshore Combo in Gulf Shores

Climb aboard with Captain Tim for a nearshore adventure in Gulf Shores, AL! Captain Tim is always trying to make the trip as productive as possible, so you might be fishing in the Bay, Dixie Bar, or trolling off the beach. Wherever the fish are, Captain Tim will get you there! This trip can accommodate up to four people, and you can choose between a 2 and 4 hour voyage. Bring your friends and family for an amazing adventure on the beautiful blue waters of the Gulf! You will be targeting Speckled Trout, Pompano, Flounder, Redfish, and Sheepshead on this trip, which all make for tasty fillets! Captain Tim will clean and bag your catch so you can take it home and make a delicious meal. He will also provide you with light tackle and bait. Even better, he provides the necessary fishing licenses so you don’t need to go through the hassle of getting them! The vessel is a 22’ Mako with a 150hp Mercury engine. It has a small T-top to protect you from the Alabama sun, but be sure to bring sun protection anyways. There is also a Bluetooth stereo on board so you can bump tunes as you cruise through the shallow waters. All you need to bring is food and drink for an incredible time! You can catch the Dauphin Island-Fort Morgan ferry every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Please visit https://mobilebayferry.com/schedule/ for the daily schedule and pricing. Read More

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"Gettin’ Jiggy" Inshore Combo

100% (3)
22 ft 1 - 4 People $
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trip description for Action-Packed Alabama Coast in Gulf Shores

Come aboard with Captain Rick for a quick action-packed adventure off Alabama's beautiful Gulf coast! The inshore and nearshore waters off the coast of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are the perfect place to chase after a slew of prized fighting and eating fish without spending your whole day out on the water! On these 2-4 hour trips, your trip will start with a warm greeting from Captain Rick at the Fort Morgan Marina, a short safety on the water talk, followed by an explanation of the day's plans. Captain Rick will always answer any questions and point out points of interest you will see along the way as you motor out to the best fishing spots. There are always dolphins playing and feeding just outside of the marina, and giant oil rigs are close by. There will be crab traps and shrimp boats and huge cargo and Navy ships coming and going from Mobile, just 30 miles north of Mobile Bay. You'll be fishing aboard a 24' Kenner with a capacity for 6 people. Powered by a 150 HP Yomaha engine, she'll have no problem getting you to where the fish are biting. As the proud owner of a 24' Kenner, Captain Rick has mastered navigating his boat with a fully remote controlled trolling motor that is capable of holding any position required without any anchors. One of the recent additions to his boat is a New High Tech Side San Sonar that is able to see fish from 150 ft on either side of the boat. She has a VHF radio for coast guard and boat-to-boat communications. Whether you end up chasing Reds and Trout inshore or poking it a little further out to target Spanish Macks, Kings, and sharks, Captain Rick will always clean and fillet your catch for you when you get back to the dock. Captain Rick will tell you all about it while he makes slight work filleting your catch, but you can have your fresh catch cooked 3 ways right there at Tacky Jacks, it's delicious and as fresh as it gets. Captain Rick will provide all rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and fishing know how to ensure you have a succesfull day out on the water. All he recommends you bring are your sunglasses, sunscreen, and any snacks or drinks you might need. Captain Rick will do the rest! Bring along all of your family and friends with all various degrees of fishing experience for a trip that you'll be talking about for years to come! You can catch the Dauphin Island-Fort Morgan ferry every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Please visit https://mobilebayferry.com/schedule/ for the daily schedule and pricing. Read More

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Action-Packed Alabama Coast

50% (2)
24 ft 1 - 6 People $
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trip description for Introduction to Fishing Trip in Gulf Shores

Captain Ronnie is pleased to offer an "introduction to fishing" that is designed for the beginner. Inshore fishing is a great way to learn the basics of fishing. So if you are looking to launch your fishing career with a quick and awesome inshore fishing experience, you found it! The Alabama coast is a great place to spend some outdoor fishing time with your friends and family. Captain Ronnie is located in Orange Beach Alabama and offers fishing trips for everyone. Inshore fishing can provide plenty of action, redfish and sheepshead are numerous in the winter months. Orange Beach, Alabama provides some of the best bull redfish catches on the coast! Flounder gigging is another way of fishing that provides great table fare. These clear inshore waters of Orange Beach/Gulf Shores Alabama are an ideal habitat for these flat fish through the warmer months. Inshore fishing is for any age group, male or female, Captain Ronnie has had them all on the boat. Fishing in the back bays of Orange Beach/Gulf Shores, Alabama allows for plenty of places to find smooth calm water, no need to worry about you or your children getting seasick! From redfish to sharks, he'll hunt them all. No matter what kind of vacation you are planning to Orange Beach/Gulf Shores, Alabama, Captain Ronnie will surely satisfy your need for an ultimate fishing experience! You can catch the Dauphin Island-Fort Morgan ferry every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Please visit https://mobilebayferry.com/schedule/ for the daily schedule and pricing. Read More

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Introduction To Fishing Trip

100% (3)
24 ft 1 - 4 People $
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trip description for Orange Beach Quick trip in Gulf Shores

If you are looking for an awesome inshore fishing experience, you found it! The Alabama coast is a great place to spend some outdoor fishing time with your friends and family. Captain Ronnie is located in Orange Beach Alabama, and offers fishing trips for everyone, whether it's family, friends, or to entertain those clients you have. Inshore fishing can provide plenty of action, redfish and sheepshead are numerous in the winter months. Orange Beach, Alabama provides some of the best bull redfish catches on the coast! Flounder gigging is another way of fishing that provides great table fare. These clear inshore waters of Orange Beach/Gulf Shores Alabama are an ideal habitat for these flat fish through the warmer months. Inshore fishing is for any age group, male or female, Captain Ronnie has had them all on the boat. Fishing in the back bays of Orange Beach/Gulf Shores, Alabama allows for plenty of places to find smooth calm water, no need to worry about you or your children getting seasick! From redfish to sharks, he'll hunt them all. No matter what kind of vacation you are planning to Orange Beach/Gulf Shores, Alabama, Captain Ronnie will surely satisfy your need for an ultimate fishing experience! You can catch the Dauphin Island-Fort Morgan ferry every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Please visit https://mobilebayferry.com/schedule/ for the daily schedule and pricing. Read More

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Orange Beach Quick Trip

100% (2)
24 ft 1 - 4 People $
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trip description for Trolling Combo Trip in Gulf Shores

Have a great experience trolling for Wahoo, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel and more. After trolling to the fishing spot, we will bottom fish for snapper, triggerfish, etc. This trip is great for the whole family, especially the kids. Captain Stephen specializes in all sorts of different styles and techniques! He's not a 1 hook fits all kind of fisherman! Whether it be running different trolling gear to land monster Wahoo or King Mackerel or using lite action spinning reels while catching a cooler full of mahi-mahi we’ve figured out what works best! As for bottom fishing sometimes we go from chicken rigs to sow rigs to free lining live bait! Whatever it takes to put you on the backside of a bent rod and a tight line! His boat comes loaded with all the gear you could possibly need for a successful day out on the water including all the rods, reels, tackle, bait, fishing licenses, and fish cleaning at the end of the day. So all you have to do is bring your favorite snack and drinks, your sun protection, and your camera, Captain Stephen will take care of the rest! Read More

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Trolling Combo Trip

100% (2)
29 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
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Everything to Know About Booking a Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

What are the best fishing charters in Gulf Shores?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 251 trips in Gulf Shores, and the most popular trips in the area are Gulf Shores Classic guided by Todd, Gulf Coast Bites by the Shore guided by Scott, and Epic Inshore Adventure guided by Patrick.

Our guides in Gulf Shores are rated a 4.87 out of 5 based on 2531 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Other popular cities nearby for booking a charter include Orange Beach, Dauphin Island and Elberta.

Looking for kid friendly charters / fishing lessons in Gulf Shores? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in Gulf Shores.

What types of fishing charters are common in Gulf Shores?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular in Gulf Shores as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Gulf Shores are: 1. spanish mackerel, 2. kingfish, 3. red snapper, and 4. vermillion snapper.

The most common fishing techniques in Gulf Shores are bottom fishing, trolling, and light tackle fishing but live bait fishing and heavy tackle fishing are popular as well.

How much do Gulf Shores fishing charters cost?

in Gulf Shores prices can range anywhere from about $550 to $4,344, but the average price for a half day trip in Gulf Shores is $979. The average price for a full day trip in Gulf Shores is $2,989.

What month is best for fishing in Gulf Shores?

The most popular season for fishing in Gulf Shores is summer, and most anglers book their trips 49 days in advance.

Do I need a Gulf Shores fishing license and what are the bag limits in Gulf Shores?

If you’re thinking about a saltwater trip, you’re in luck! Our saltwater fishing tours in Gulf Shores don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. For freshwater trips, you’ll still need to purchase a license. See here for more information on fishing licenses, bag limits, and fishing season regulations in Gulf Shores. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    Marty was awesome. Extremely knowledgeable. We were all novices, but he took his time. Explained what he was doing, where we were, had some awesome stories to tell. Our guide also cancelled on us, and Marty was assigned to us by the site. I called to cancel because he was over an hour drive away, but he came to pick us up for a little gas money. What an experience. Great price. Don’t hesitate!

    Joshua J. with Marty C. of Gulf Shores, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip caught plenty of fish and had a wonderful time with the crew

    Chad F. with Jerry W. of Gulf Shores, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    Bobby was an excellent guide. He put us on fish and he baited out lines and took the fish off. He was a good conversationalist and provided good information about the local area. Will definitely try and book him again when we return.

    Robert T. with Bobby C. of Orange Beach, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    This was an excellent experience even on a choppy day. Captain Tom and our two deck hands did an amazing job helping the family keep their lines tight and baited. Plenty of fish for the day!

    Gregory G. with Tom A. of Orange Beach, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    Unbelievable pleasureful experience, best guided trip we have EVER had.

    Todd M. with Marty C. of Gulf Shores, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time fishing with Bill and Nikki. Unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate with us. Very windy and choppy in the Gulf that forced us to stay in the inside bay. We caught plenty of fish, and several varieties but we could on find one legal size. Highly recommend them to charter.

    Richard C. with Bill W. of Gulf Shores, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    It was great day. Captain found us some fish. Would head back out with Seth anytime.

    Kyle E. with Seth W. of Orange Beach, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    Windy and tough conditions, but T Roy was able to get us on some fish and we had a great time! Great way to spend an afternoon.

    Joe F. with Troy W. of Orange Beach, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    Very personable making our trip very enjoyable.

    Henry R. with Bobby C. of Orange Beach, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    Beautiful day to be on the water ❤️

    Shawn D. with Rob K. of Orange Beach, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Bobby was GREAT. The 2 hour inshore is a perfect length of time if you have kids, or if you don't know if you will enjoy fishing or not. My son has been talking about fishing forever and I found Captain Bobby via a Google search. This was the BEST DAY of our trip to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach. He's excellent and patient with kids - and will clean up your fish and cut it up and provide you with a restaurant recommendation where they will fry up your fish for you. I even caught a 40 lb Black Drum fish - and it was my first time ever fishing! 10/10.

    Megan M. with Bobby C. of Orange Beach, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    Colby is awesome! Great guide and personable. He knows his craft. Would highly recommend going with this guy on a nearshore fishing excursion anytime. Brad from Green Bay

    Bradley L. with Colby M. of Orange Beach, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    Alex was an amazing captain! We hit up a couple different spots landing some sheep head, red fish, and even a blowfish and bull shark!! 10/10 would recommend he was awesome with our 9 year old too!!

    Erin W. with Alex P. of Pensacola, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Bobby was awesome! Very patient with the group. Everyone got in the act. Great time!

    Jeff B. with Bobby C. of Orange Beach, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    Nice day fishing. Tim recognizes your fishing experience and gives you the proper level of instruction and coaching.

    Robert E. with Tim B. of Gulf Shores, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    Corey was very professional funny and accommodating! Whole experience was very organized.

    Holly C. with Corey M. of Pensacola Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We had an awesome afternoon on the water with our guide Hunter! He did a fantastic job of getting us on fish and making sure we had great gulf fishing experience! We were able to catch trophy red fish and sheepshead in the same trip! Thanks so much to Captain Hunter... we could not have asked for better guide on this trip!

    Monty P. with Perry D. of Gulf Shores, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time, he was able to get us on some fish and even had a few to put in the freezer.

    Adam W. with Ronald D. of Gulf Shores, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Jamie was amazing, he knew exactly where the fish were and we had so much fun! He was great with our kids, they are already asking when we can do it again! Thanks for a great adventure!

    Kevin D. with Scott L. of Gulf Shores, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    Even though it was a day after a front and the wind was blowing Jamie still was able to put us on some redfish. Eventhough we didn’t rack up we still had a good time.

    Avery H. with Scott L. of Gulf Shores, Alabama

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