Orange Beach Weather Forecast

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Tim Birell
Tim B.
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported 2 years ago
Sheepshead are starting to bite. This is February last year. Book your trip before they fill up
Tim Birell
Tim B. Summerdale, Alabama Reported 2 years ago
Sheepshead are starting to bite. This is February last year. Book your trip before they fill up
Sheepshead Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Sheepshead Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Tim Birell
Tim B.
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported 2 years ago
Had a nice 4 hour trip today, sadly we couldn't keep the Red Snappers (out of season). but got on some big Vermillion Snapper.
Tim Birell
Tim B. Summerdale, Alabama Reported 2 years ago
Had a nice 4 hour trip today, sadly we couldn't keep the Red Snappers (out of season). but got on some big Vermillion Snapper.
Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Jacob Miller
Jacob M.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Sharks and wicked thunderstorms are reining terror on the gulf coast.
Vermillion snapper bite is great. Some king mackerel getting caught close as well.
Red snapper are plentiful enough to catch a few but the bite is not on fire
Jacob Miller
Jacob M. Pensacola, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Sharks and wicked thunderstorms are reining terror on the gulf coast.
Vermillion snapper bite is great. Some king mackerel getting caught close as well.
Red snapper are plentiful enough to catch a few but the bite is not on fire
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Troy Wise
Troy W.
Elberta, Alabama
Reported 2 years ago
Sting Ray action
Troy Wise
Troy W. Elberta, Alabama Reported 2 years ago
Sting Ray action
Stingray Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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James Callahan
James C.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Redfish are beginning to show up in big schools in the bay. Offshore the Vermilion, snapper, triggerfish, red snapper bite, is still strong.
James Callahan
James C. Pensacola, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Redfish are beginning to show up in big schools in the bay. Offshore the Vermilion, snapper, triggerfish, red snapper bite, is still strong.
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Austin Shults
Austin S.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Well it's the end of September and fishing has been outstanding. There is a variety of species still being caught offshore. Snappers, triggerfish, Mackeral, and Mahi are still actively chasing baits. Stopping to sabiki for live sardines and cigar minnows has been effective for targeting those offshore species. We can expect as the waters continue to cool down to see a slower bite as those big fish move further out. Therefore, bouncing around from spot to spot seems to be the key to pick up those big ones still lurking around.
Inshore, the mangrove snapper and sharks are still plentiful...
Austin Shults
Austin S. Pensacola, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Well it's the end of September and fishing has been outstanding. There is a variety of species still being caught offshore. Snappers, triggerfish, Mackeral, and Mahi are still actively chasing baits. Stopping to sabiki for live sardines and cigar minnows has been effective for targeting those offshore species. We can expect as the waters continue to cool down to see a slower bite as those big fish move further out. Therefore, bouncing around from spot to spot seems to be the key to pick up those big ones still lurking around.
Inshore, the mangrove snapper and sharks are still plentiful
on the bridges in the bays and any structure you can find. The big bull reds are starting to push inshore and we look forward to targeting those big schools as we progress into October and November.
There is still plenty of fish to be caught so don't put up those rods yet and let's get out there for some great fall saltwater action.
Red Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Zack Gilbert
Zack G.
Lillian, Alabama
Reported 2 years ago
The weather has been hot and the fishing has been as hot!
Zack Gilbert
Zack G. Lillian, Alabama Reported 2 years ago
The weather has been hot and the fishing has been as hot!
Red Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Red Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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Shawn Slattery
Shawn S.
Bon Secour, Alabama
Reported 2 years ago
They had a good time!
Shawn Slattery
Shawn S. Bon Secour, Alabama Reported 2 years ago
They had a good time!
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Austin Shults
Austin S.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
The past month has been absolutely on fire. Finding live bait such as cigar minnows and scaled sardines, along with squirrel fish have been the keys to getting limits. Dropping a Carolina rig with 30-50 lbs leader and 3-6 oz weights depending on the current has been the key to success. Can't find the live bait schools, no worries chum up the water real good and drop frozen cigar minnows and you should still pick up a few. If snapper is not in play, no need to worry, schools of Mahi have been swarming the deeper wrecks and you always...
Austin Shults
Austin S. Pensacola, Florida Reported 2 years ago
The past month has been absolutely on fire. Finding live bait such as cigar minnows and scaled sardines, along with squirrel fish have been the keys to getting limits. Dropping a Carolina rig with 30-50 lbs leader and 3-6 oz weights depending on the current has been the key to success. Can't find the live bait schools, no worries chum up the water real good and drop frozen cigar minnows and you should still pick up a few. If snapper is not in play, no need to worry, schools of Mahi have been swarming the deeper wrecks and you always have a chance to pull in a nice king Mackeral or some skip jacks on the troll. Amberjack season is opening up August 1st so get those poppers and plugs ready and hold on when those big AJ's start busting them.
Red Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Bryars Bishop
Bryars B.
Fairhope, Alabama
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been on fire this week. Coming off the full moon and the bite has turned back on for us. Summer's temperatures are rising and so is the fish bite. Book with us to get on the action!
Bryars Bishop
Bryars B. Fairhope, Alabama Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been on fire this week. Coming off the full moon and the bite has turned back on for us. Summer's temperatures are rising and so is the fish bite. Book with us to get on the action!
Red Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Red Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Red Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Red Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Red Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Red Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Red Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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Recent Orange Beach Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Done great job got us on the fish within 20 min, when they stopped biting he kept moving to find them.

    Brandon S. | August 7, 2026

    Trip: 4hr Inshore Trip

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    Bobby was a great guide. He put us on multiple types of fish and was very accommodating to my chatty 5 year old! Would highly recommend!

    Jordan S. | August 7, 2026

    Trip: Inshore / Near Shore Fishing

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    Amazing experience good time real friendly and nice and knowledgeable

    David B. | August 7, 2026

    Trip: 6-Hour Bottomfishing & Trolling

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    Captain Kevin was great helping my daughter catch her first fish and got her hooked on it!!

    Hunter H. | August 7, 2026

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    Jacob S. | August 6, 2026

    Trip: Nearshore Gulf Shores!

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    Jacob V. | August 6, 2026

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    Scott S. | August 6, 2026

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