Captain Zack has been fishing professionally since 2008, but his passion for the water started long before that. Born and raised in Pensacola, FL, he grew up with salt in his veins and a rod in his hand—living the coastal lifestyle from day one. Now based out of Orange Beach, he’s turned that lifelong love of fishing into a full-time career helping others enjoy the thrill of the catch.
Whether you're brand new to fishing or a seasoned pro, Captain Zack delivers trips that are safe, exciting, and tailored to your experience level. His deep knowledge of local waters, paired with a calm and welcoming attitude, makes every trip smooth, productive, and a whole lot of fun.
Captain Zack takes pride in helping guests enjoy a great day on the water—focused on catching fish, learning something new, and simply making the most of their time out on the Gulf.
About Your Guide
Zack Gilbert
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Captain Zack has been fishing professionally since 2008, but his passion for the water started long before that. Born and raised in Pensacola, FL, he grew up with salt in his veins and a rod in his hand—living the coastal lifestyle from day one. Now based out of Orange Beach, he’s turned that lifelong love of fishing into a full-time career helping others enjoy the thrill of the catch.
Whether you're brand new to fishing or a seasoned pro, Captain Zack delivers trips that are safe, exciting, and tailored to your experience level. His deep knowledge of local waters, paired with a calm and welcoming attitude, makes every trip smooth, productive, and a whole lot of fun.
Captain Zack takes pride in helping guests enjoy a great day on the water—focused on catching fish, learning something new, and simply making the most of their time out on the Gulf.
5 stars! First timers with 3 teenage boys and myself. Captain Zach's first mate Jaxon made the trip easy, fun, and full of fish and excitement! Memories for a lifetime!! 💕
Cheryl
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5 stars! First timers with 3 teenage boys and myself. Captain Zach's first mate Jaxon made the trip easy, fun, and full of fish and excitement! Memories for a lifetime!! 💕
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Charles
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Great trip! Zach and Jackson took great care of us and worked hard to get us some great fish! Would recommend this boat and crew if you want a good trip!
Charles
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Great trip! Zach and Jackson took great care of us and worked hard to get us some great fish! Would recommend this boat and crew if you want a good trip!
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Van
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Captain Zack and Jackson were great. Knowledgeable and friendly. Looking forward to next fishing trip.
Van
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Captain Zack and Jackson were great. Knowledgeable and friendly. Looking forward to next fishing trip.
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Bobby
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Had a great time
Bobby
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Had a great time
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Betty
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Captain and deck hand were great helpful and nice made the experience exciting and fun couldn’t ask for anyone better
Betty
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Captain and deck hand were great helpful and nice made the experience exciting and fun couldn’t ask for anyone better
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Michael
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We had a great time with captain, Zach, and his helper. Those guys are awesome. We got lots of fish.
Michael
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We had a great time with captain, Zach, and his helper. Those guys are awesome. We got lots of fish.
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John
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We had a great trip! Zack and his deck hand did a great job putting us one fish, as well as some good conversation! I would definitely book with Zack in the future!
John
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We had a great trip! Zack and his deck hand did a great job putting us one fish, as well as some good conversation! I would definitely book with Zack in the future!
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Joshua
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We had a great time. Zack and Austin did a great job and we caught a ton of fish.
Joshua
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We had a great time. Zack and Austin did a great job and we caught a ton of fish.
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Brian
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If you want a great experience book Zack. Zack put us on fish and Wade kept bait on the line with a ton of great stories. Will be my go to for my summer trips down here.
Brian
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If you want a great experience book Zack. Zack put us on fish and Wade kept bait on the line with a ton of great stories. Will be my go to for my summer trips down here.
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Laura
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Had a fantastic trip with captain Zach and Wade. They were super attentive and made sure we had the best trip. We were definitely the talk of the marina when we pulled in with some.monster snappers. Will 100% recommend and will book again next year.
Laura
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Had a fantastic trip with captain Zach and Wade. They were super attentive and made sure we had the best trip. We were definitely the talk of the marina when we pulled in with some.monster snappers. Will 100% recommend and will book again next year.
