Orange Beach Fishing Reports (August 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Orange Beach

Gulf Shores, Alabama

Reported 4 days ago

Redfish and Red Snapper have been around in good numbers! Mangrove Snapper are biting and they've been plentiful lately.

Tom M. Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported 4 days ago

Redfish and Red Snapper have been around in good numbers! Mangrove Snapper are biting and they've been plentiful lately.

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Matthew M.

Pensacola Beach, Florida

Reported 6 days ago

Fishing is on fire, trigger fish re opening on Aug 1st, all species open in September- including but not limited to Red snapper, Gag Grouper, amberjacks, triggers, scamp and red grouper for the entire month!

Matthew M. Pensacola Beach, Florida Reported 6 days ago

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Tim B.

Summerdale, Alabama

Reported 2 weeks ago

Bent rods and zinging reels. Come join the fun and excitement!

Tim B. Summerdale, Alabama Reported 2 weeks ago

Bent rods and zinging reels. Come join the fun and excitement!

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Alex B.

Orange Beach, Alabama

Reported 2 weeks ago

The Snapper bite has been really good lately. We've managed to get our limit of Red Snapper on all trips so far, as well as picking up a "bonus" fish (Mangrove Snapper) occasionally. The trolling bite has been off due to the heavy rain water that we've recently gotten. Get a group of 6 together and Let's Go Fishing!

Alex B. Orange Beach, Alabama Reported 2 weeks ago

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Donnie V.

Spanish Fort, Alabama

Reported 3 weeks ago

“Captain Donnie kept us on em all morning”

Donnie V. Spanish Fort, Alabama Reported 3 weeks ago

“Captain Donnie kept us on em all morning”

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Ben S.

Orange Beach, Alabama

Reported 3 weeks ago

The fish are biting on our 8,10 and 12 hour trips we're making it far enough offshore where big red snappers are on fire, king mackerel are showing up trolling on the way out and on the way in other species were catching that are out of season but fun to catch are the amberjack one of the strongest fighting fish out there on our all day trips scamp grouper and red grouper are being caught some of the best eating fish out there and last but not least the wahoo are starting to be caught and some mahi mahi...

Ben S. Orange Beach, Alabama Reported 3 weeks ago

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Ronnie R.

Pensacola, Florida

Reported 3 weeks ago

Snapper have been biting good with the random king mackerel, Mahi, or cobia. The most consistent bite has been the big vermillion snapper and the mangrove snapper. Federal boat has been catching bigger and better numbers of fish!

Ronnie R. Pensacola, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago

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Donnie V.

Spanish Fort, Alabama

Reported 4 weeks ago

Pass few days has been killer. Some good red snapper and speckled Trout!

Donnie V. Spanish Fort, Alabama Reported 4 weeks ago

Pass few days has been killer. Some good red snapper and speckled Trout!

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Pat F.

Orange Beach, Alabama

Reported 1 month ago

Six hour trip for Snappers!

Pat F. Orange Beach, Alabama Reported 1 month ago

Six hour trip for Snappers!

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Troy W.

Elberta, Alabama

Reported 1 month ago

Getting 30-50 fish on 4 hr inshore mostly sail cats got 110 yesterday morning here's some pics

Troy W. Elberta, Alabama Reported 1 month ago

Getting 30-50 fish on 4 hr inshore mostly sail cats got 110 yesterday morning here's some pics

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Offshore / State Water Fishing

100% (28) Managed by Chris

25 ft 1 - 4 People From $750

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Orange Beach Catch

100% (110) Guided by Ronald

24 ft 1 - 4 People From $550

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Inshore/Nearshore 3 Or 4 Hours

100% (11) Guided by Kevin

24 ft 1 - 2 People From $350

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NEARSHORE RED SNAPPER FISHING

100% (19) Guided by Braden

24 ft 1 - 4 People From $850

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100% (19) Guided by Mitch

25 ft 1 - 8 People From $650

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Recent Orange Beach Reviews

★★★★★
Ronald couldn't make it so we went with Mike. Mike was a great guide and we caught some fish. Highly recommend requesting Mike.
Keanan L. | July 24, 2026

Trip: Orange Beach Catch
★★★★★
Great experience for myself and my two boys. They are ages 11 and 14, and he was in tune with making sure they had a great experience. I love his old school approach and knowledge of the waters. He made sure we came back with a limit and that is well appreciated. Will definitely book another trip when in the area!
Ryan J. | July 6, 2026

Trip: Orange Beach Catch
★★★★★
Another great trip with Captain Mitch. Great fishing, great time! Captain Mitch is now part of our yearly
Michael N. | July 6, 2026

Trip: Inshore Fishing In Orange Beach
★★★★★
This was an amazing experience and one that we definitely recommend. Ronnie made our trip so easy and relaxing, we had a great time getting to know him and learning from him. He is extremely knowledgeable, personable and easy going. He knew exactly where to go to catch a lot of fish and he made every part of our experience memorable. We highly recommend Ronnie and look forward to fishing with him again soon!
Chris S. | July 6, 2026

Trip: Orange Beach Catch
★★★★★
we had such a wonderful time on our charter. Jordan our guide was so patient with our group and everyone had a memorable experience. We really appreciate the crew actively seeking places to maximize our chances to catch fish. And we came away with a few keepers. The sign up was very convenient and I appreciated Dale reaching out to answer any questions we had before the charter.
David L. | July 5, 2026

Trip: 6 Hr Bottom Fishing
★★★★★
I have to admit, I picked this trip “out of a hat,”so to speak, but I’m so glad I did. Josh was not only knowledgeable, but very patient and friendly.. the best guides are the ones that teach and the best fisherman are the ones that listen
Brad B. | July 4, 2026

Trip: 3 Hour Intro Family Fun
★★★★★
Great time fishing and captain ronnie was great to fish with. Very respectful and easy going
Kyle R. | June 20, 2026

Trip: Orange Beach Catch
★★★★★
Had a great time!
Chase B. | June 13, 2026

Trip: Inshore Fishing In Orange Beach
★★★★★
Capt Ron was great. He got us right on some Speckled trout. We hit our limit pretty quick. After that he took us out to the rigs and got us on Snapper and a real nice Red Drum. Overall great trip and Capt Ron has good tastes in music. Would recommend!
Travis H. | June 10, 2026

Trip: Orange Beach Catch
★★★★★
Captain Kevin was awesome He really took the time to teach my son the ways and was a all around a amazing experience
Cody G. | June 7, 2026

Trip: Inshore/Nearshore 3 Or 4 Hours

Orange Beach Fishing Reports (August 2026)

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