About Your Trip

If your young anglers want to spend a day on the water hooking their first fish, this is the trip for you. Join Captain Don on this nearshore voyage designed to introduce your children to saltwater fishing in calm protected waters close to shore. Near Orange Beach, AL, there are ... Read More

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Carolina Skiff
Year Built: 2007
Boat Length: 25
Engine Manufacturer: Evinrude
Total Horsepower: 150
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guide

Captain Don is an experienced seaman who has been fishing the waters near Orange Beach, AL since he was a little boy. Above all, he is a family man who prioritizes safety and fun. His charters focus on teaching young anglers the ins and outs of fishing, while also having ... Read More

Start Location

5749 Bay La Launch Avenue, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

No live bait provided.

Species

Black Drum, Crab, Ladyfish, Sheepshead, Skate, Speckled Trout

Techniques

Bottom Fishing, Drift Fishing, Light Tackle Fishing, Live Bait Fishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Fishing License, Rods, reels & tackle included.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: No license needed for this trip.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancel for free up to 1 day before the trip.

Pricing & Availability

To check pricing, please select a trip date, duration, group size and start time.

Cancel for free up to 1 day before the trip.

Reviews

Craig

Verified Review Fishing

We had a great experience with Captain Danny today! There were three dads and three 8 year olds on the boat and he was such a great guide and teacher with the little ones. We caught some fish right away at the first stop and then spotted ...Read More

Regan S.

Fishing

Our family of four had a blast! Don was wonderful! So easy to be around and put us on the fish! Highly recommend!

Rachel K.

Fishing

Great morning fishing with Gulf Island Charters today. Captain Donald made sure a good time was had by all and everyone got at least 1 fish!

Robert K.

Fishing

Had a very nice 3 hour kids fishing trip on a nice foggy morning. The ride to the first fishing spot we spotted some dolphin inshore so we stopped to let the kids take a look. Continued on and the Capt. got the kids rods all setup and casted out. ...Read More

Aimee

Verified Review Fishing

Captain Danny was awesome! He was so good with my boys (13, 12, & 6) and us- I would highly recommend booking with this group! Capt Danny was so friendly and experienced, he was able to maneuver us around to catch some even when it was super ...Read More

Lauren P.

Fishing

We had a great experience and my kids (8, 6, 4) LOVED the boat and fishing. Very kid friendly and patient with my kids asking questions. This is a must do if you are looking for a family activity.

John D.

Fishing

Despite not catching a lot of fish, Captain Don and his mate did a fantastic job. We had a blast even though the fish weren’t biting. The bonus were the dolphins that we saw multiple times.

Sara C.

Fishing

This was a great boating experience for my 4 and 6 year olds. They’d never been on a boat before so we weren’t sure how they’d do. Miss Amy and Mister Don were great hosts and our kids had an amazing time. It was the perfect amount of time and ...Read More

Walter G.

Fishing

My 4 grandsons, ages 15 to 10, and all novice salt water fisherman, had a wonderful experience. They learned and fished at the same time, without interference or competition from adult clients. The Captain and crew were friendly, helpful, and patient. The boys even got to drive ...Read More

Lacey M.

Fishing

Wow! What an an amazing experience for our 4 year old! This is definitely a kid-centered charter and I couldn’t imagine a better captain and crew. They were both so patient when our 1 year old was extremely fussy - they just continued to help our son catch fish! We ...Read More

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1000 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a full refund. Your safety is our top concern.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our location specialists are always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!