Orange Beach Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Troy Wise with 4 Seasons Outfitters
Elberta, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

Sting Ray action

Troy Wise with 4 Seasons Outfitters Elberta, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

Sting Ray action

Stingray Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama

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James Callahan
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 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.

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Larry Shults
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Larry Shults 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

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Zack Gilbert with Hey Boy II Charters
Lillian, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

The weather has been hot and the fishing has been as hot!

Zack Gilbert with Hey Boy II Charters 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

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Shawn Slattery
Bon Secour, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

They had a good time!

Shawn Slattery Bon Secour, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

They had a good time!

Blacktip Shark Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama

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Larry Shults
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Larry Shults 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.

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Bryars Bishop
Fairhope, Alabama
Reported: 2 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 Fairhope, Alabama Reported: 2 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!

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Patrick Gallagher
Foley, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

From this mornings trip with Daniel Wilcox (from Monday)

Patrick Gallagher Foley, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

From this mornings trip with Daniel Wilcox (from Monday)

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★★★★★
Great time enjoyed it !
James R. | November 26, 2025

Trip: INSHORE/NEARSHORE FISHING
★★★★★
Great guy. Easy going. Can tell he’s seen it all. Was great with the kids.
Gregory A. | November 26, 2025

Trip: Orange Beach Catch
★★★★★
Great Experience! We had a great time. Captain Kyle did a great job finding spots to catch in and provided a smooth ride. Our deckhand Tristan was outstanding! Friendly, helpful, efficient and an overall nice guy. He kept our rods ready with bait, patient when taking our pictures, he made this day extremely enjoyable.
Jamie J. | November 19, 2025

Trip: 4 Hr PM Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Cade was amazing and would highly recommend him. Caught lots of fish. Completely satisfied with the charter. Thank You Cade for a great fishing experience.
Darlene B. | November 15, 2025

Trip: 3 Hour Inshore/Offshore
★★★★★
We were quite disappointed in our experience. Cade is a nice young man, but asked us nothing about our fishing experience or expectations for the day. Our first fishing spot was about 300 yards from the launch ramp where we caught about 5 or 6 fish, with the biggest being about 8 inches. We then traveled about 35 minutes to the second location which was under a highway bridge.. We caught about 4 or 5 fish, with the biggest being about 10 inches. I understand that the guide cannot be responsible for the fish caught but it seemed like we were in locations that were targeting smaller fish. For the cost of the trip, we were expecting more of a "Gulf charter fishing experience." I would recommend not using this venue.
Randy M. | November 14, 2025

Trip: 3 Hour Inshore/Offshore
★★★★★
What a day! We had the best experience with Captain James and his crew mate today. I highly recommend booking this trip. I will definitely book again.
Kari S. | November 8, 2025

Trip: Pensacola Fishing Frenzy
★★★★★
WE had a great time!
Bryant T. | October 31, 2025

Trip: Inshore/Nearshore Special!
★★★★★
Josh was very knowledgeable and friendly. Got us on fish early. Did pretty decent considering that fishing has been slow. Well definitely use him again.
Steven D. | October 16, 2025

Trip: Inshore Family Fun 6 Hour
★★★★★
Great trip got on some great spots with good fish
Trevor B. | October 16, 2025

Trip: 5 Hour Bottom Fishing & Trolling
★★★★★
Had a great 4 hour trip in Gulf Shores, AL today! The crew was fantastic and took us to some great spots to catch our limit of Red Snapper. Very nice crew, super helpful and the boat was great. Highly recommended!
Rocky S. | October 15, 2025

Trip: Nearshore Reefs And Wrecks Trip

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