Gulf Island Charters

Orange Beach, Alabama
Hardhead Catfish Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama

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Donald Roy Jr

Independent Guide
Laid-back
Quiet
Comfortable
Beginner Oriented
Quality
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 a blast. He is not just a guide who drives the boat and leads you to fish; rather, he will educate everyone on board about technique and equipment.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Donald Roy Jr

Donald Roy Jr

Independent 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 a blast. He is not just a guide who drives the boat and leads you to fish; rather, he will educate everyone on board about technique and equipment.
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Nearshore Fishing Charter in Orange Beach

Family Fun ***CATCH & RELEASE***

94% (18)
26 ft 1 - 6 People From $450
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Inshore Fishing Charter in Orange Beach

Kid’s Trip ***CATCH & RELEASE***

94% (18)
26 ft 1 - 6 People From $450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing Charter in Orange Beach

Hooked On Fun: 2hr Kid Fishing

94% (18)
25 ft 1 - 6 People From $350

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Recent Reviews of Gulf Island Charters

4.8
based on 18 reviews

William

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Great Trip Donald is very good at what he does. We had a Great Time and caught a lot of fish.

William

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Great Trip Donald is very good at what he does. We had a Great Time and caught a lot of fish.
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Preston

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We were disappointed with this trip. Don was nice. However, our inshore fishing trip not what we expected or have experienced on similar trips with other services. We BARELY left the marina, we went to 3 seemingly random fishing “spots” that yielded no fish and it didn’t even feel like he was trying to get us on the fish as a normal guide would do. After we got back to the marina,...

Preston

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We were disappointed with this trip. Don was nice. However, our inshore fishing trip not what we expected or have experienced on similar trips with other services. We BARELY left the marina, we went to 3 seemingly random fishing “spots” that yielded no fish and it didn’t even feel like he was trying to get us on the fish as a normal guide would do. After we got back to the marina, he let us know that he did catch and release only. This is NOT what your website said. We are very disappointed we paid so much money and weren’t informed of the guide’s preference for catch and release only.
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Response from Captain Experiences:
Hey Preston, we’re sorry to hear your trip didn’t meet expectations, and we completely understand your frustration. It’s disappointing that the fishing locations didn’t feel productive and that you felt there was a lack of effort to get you on the fish. On top of that, not being informed ahead of time about the guide’s catch-and-release policy is a huge oversight. We’ve addressed this with Capt. Don and have noted that his kids trip is...

Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey Preston, we’re sorry to hear your trip didn’t meet expectations, and we completely understand your frustration. It’s disappointing that the fishing locations didn’t feel productive and that you felt there was a lack of effort to get you on the fish. On top of that, not being informed ahead of time about the guide’s catch-and-release policy is a huge oversight.

We’ve addressed this with Capt. Don and have noted that his kids trip is
"CATCH AND RELEASE" in the title. We’ve reached out to you with a discount and would love the opportunity to provide a better experience next time.
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Jeff

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Don was awesome! we had a 4 and 7 year olds and he was very attentive to both. he wasn't overbearing like some captions and let us fish, but was on it if someone needed help. If you have kids and want to finish I highly recommend this charter!

Jeff

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Don was awesome! we had a 4 and 7 year olds and he was very attentive to both. he wasn't overbearing like some captions and let us fish, but was on it if someone needed help. If you have kids and want to finish I highly recommend this charter!
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James

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Great trip with Captain Donald!! We caught a lot of fish and had a great time!! Highly recommend!!

James

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Great trip with Captain Donald!! We caught a lot of fish and had a great time!! Highly recommend!!
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Paul

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Super nice guy. Did his best to get us around to different fishing spots. We had fun. He did great getting all the fish off and baiting our hooks. Great trip for any level fisher. Not the best day for fish biting but it was fun.

Paul

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Super nice guy. Did his best to get us around to different fishing spots. We had fun. He did great getting all the fish off and baiting our hooks. Great trip for any level fisher. Not the best day for fish biting but it was fun.
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Lisa

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We loved Captain Ty. He went out of his way to accommodate us and we would definitely book with him again!

Lisa

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We loved Captain Ty. He went out of his way to accommodate us and we would definitely book with him again!
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Tony

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The captain was very friendly and personable. It was a great experience and I would recommend it to anyone.

Tony

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The captain was very friendly and personable. It was a great experience and I would recommend it to anyone.
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Michael

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Good trip. Recommend

Michael

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Good trip. Recommend
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Linda

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Great time!

Linda

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Great time!
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John

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Very patient and good with the kids!

John

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Very patient and good with the kids!
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Dennis

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Donald was awesome! Great with conversation and helping the kids out. Definitely recommend him for your next fishing trip!

Dennis

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Donald was awesome! Great with conversation and helping the kids out. Definitely recommend him for your next fishing trip!
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Haley

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This was a great trip!! Donald was amazing with our kids! Very patient and kind

Haley

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This was a great trip!! Donald was amazing with our kids! Very patient and kind
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Craig

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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 a number of dolphins on the bay. We all had a great time!

Craig

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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 a number of dolphins on the bay. We all had a great time!
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Aaron

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It was a very good trip.

Aaron

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It was a very good trip.
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Gary

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Did a good job everyone enjoyed the trip.

Gary

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Did a good job everyone enjoyed the trip.
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Matthew

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We had Donald’s assistant and he gave us an amazing experience! Our family has been coming to the beach for many years and this was one of our favorite activities ever!!

Matthew

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We had Donald’s assistant and he gave us an amazing experience! Our family has been coming to the beach for many years and this was one of our favorite activities ever!!
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Shawna

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Had a great time out fishing with Captain Don today! Group of 5 adults and we all caught several fish. We all felt safe and everything was well maintained. The views of course were amazing! Will definitely use him again next time we are in Gulf Shores area.

Shawna

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Had a great time out fishing with Captain Don today! Group of 5 adults and we all caught several fish. We all felt safe and everything was well maintained. The views of course were amazing! Will definitely use him again next time we are in Gulf Shores area.
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Aimee

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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 cold. We really enjoyed it! They were flexible with us on scheduling too. If you're thinking of doing a beginner fishing trip- go this

Aimee

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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 cold. We really enjoyed it! They were flexible with us on scheduling too. If you're thinking of doing a beginner fishing trip- go this route & request Captain Danny!
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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Black Drum
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Bullhead Catfish
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Crab
Good
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Hardhead Catfish
Not Ideal
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Not Ideal
Ladyfish
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Redfish
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
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Not Ideal
Sheepshead
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Skate
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Speckled Trout
Good
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Types of Fishing

Inshore
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Hooked on Fun: 2hr Kid Fishing
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Family Fun ***CATCH & RELEASE***
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Orange Beach, Alabama
Family Fun ***CATCH & RELEASE***
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Orange Beach, Alabama
Family Fun ***CATCH & RELEASE***
May 24th, 2022
Orange Beach, Alabama
Family Fun ***CATCH & RELEASE***
May 24th, 2022
Orange Beach, Alabama
Family Fun ***CATCH & RELEASE***
May 24th, 2022
Orange Beach, Alabama
Family Fun ***CATCH & RELEASE***
May 24th, 2022
Orange Beach, Alabama
Family Fun ***CATCH & RELEASE***
May 24th, 2022
Orange Beach, Alabama
Family Fun ***CATCH & RELEASE***
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Orange Beach, Alabama
Family Fun ***CATCH & RELEASE***
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