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Dauphin Island Offshore Expedition

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Inshore Fishing Charter in Dauphin Island

5 Hour Inshore Trip

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Dauphin Island Deep Drop

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Trolling & Bottom Fishing Trip

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Snapper Slam

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Deep Sea Fishing *CATCH GIANTS*

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Everything to Know About Booking a Dauphin Island bottom fishing charter

What are the best bottom fishing charters in Dauphin Island?

Why should I book a bottom fishing charter in Dauphin Island with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 60 bottom fishing trips in Dauphin Island, and the most popular trips in the area are Dauphin Island Offshore Expedition guided by Justin, Deep Sea Fishing 4 Person guided by Wilder, and Snapper Slam guided by Jeff.

Our guides in Dauphin Island are rated a 4.84 out of 5 based on 3716 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly bottom fishing guides / fishing lessons in Dauphin Island? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides in Dauphin Island.

What types of bottom fishing charters are common in Dauphin Island?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bottom fishing in Dauphin Island as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing in Dauphin Island are: 1. red snapper, 2. vermillion snapper, 3. spanish mackerel, 4. kingfish, and 5. triggerfish.

How much do Dauphin Island bottom fishing charters cost?

Prices for bottom fishing in Dauphin Island can range anywhere from about $500 to $5,103, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in Dauphin Island is $841. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in Dauphin Island is $3,675.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for on a bottom fishing charter in Dauphin Island?

The most popular season to go on a bottom fishing charter in Dauphin Island is summer, and most anglers book their trips 50 days in advance.

Do I need a Dauphin Island fishing license and what are the bag limits in Dauphin Island?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Dauphin Island, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Dauphin Island. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Dauphin Island.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Walt and Keith were fantastic! Extremely welcoming, knowledgeable, and helpful, plus great to crack a joke and share a laugh with. The waves were choppy when we went out and Walt & Keith guided us through it and took us around the area when we eventually got too sick haha. Highly recommend! I’ll be coming to them again in the future.

    Roberto O. | November 10, 2024

    Trip: Red Snapper Round Up

  • ★★★★★
    Our party of five had a great time! Capt. Wilder was very pleasant, and patient with the four year old and two seventy-four olds on board. He has a wealth of local knowlege that added greatly to our enjoyment. We would happily fish with him again.

    Dan H. | October 23, 2024

    Trip: Deep Sea Fishing *CATCH GIANTS*

  • ★★★★★
    Bill is very knowledgeable and put us onto multiple different kinds of fish. We had a great time.

    Jason W. | October 16, 2024

    Trip: 4 Hour Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Bradley was very good with making these 10-15 year old boys make sure they knew what to do and had a good time of fun. He made sure they each had a rod, baited. Nd could cast it where they needed. For two first time fisherman, they had a blast. The 10 yr old catch the most fish. We got back to the condo, and he told his dad let’s go fishing tomorrow. Thanks for a great first trip, saltwater fishing for theses boys.

    Douglas | October 6, 2024

    Trip: Orange Beach Hook up!

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Seth did a great job!!!

    Ralph L. | September 24, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Patrick was awesome! We ran into some weather issues but he worked with us, and still squeezed us in while we were in town. We had an absolute blast and were on some trout! We will be coming back for sure!

    Anthony A. | September 17, 2024

    Trip: Epic Inshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip with a great captain! We had a blast!

    Kristie B. | September 9, 2024

    Trip: Gulf Shores Hook-Up

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Patrick was hands down on top of his game!! Put us where the fish were and caught some good sized fish. Will definitely be back the next time we come to Gulf Shores.

    John P. | September 8, 2024

    Trip: Epic Inshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Had an awesome trip despite the constant rain. Caught some nice reds and black drum. Overall an awesome experience with some nice fillets to boot.

    Cody G. | September 7, 2024

    Trip: Orange Beach Hook up!

  • ★★★★★
    We had a GREAT time and caught lots of fish.

    Norman H. | August 26, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Seth was awesome and so was the deck hand Tanner. Caught our snapper limit at the first stop. Put us on fish at every single stop. Boat is great. 100 degree day and the AC kept the cabin 70 degrees. Will definitely book with them again.

    Elton O. | August 12, 2024

    Trip: Deep Sea Bottom Dwellers Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Good job!

    Matt T. | August 4, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Jigging / Trolling

  • ★★★★★
    Lynn and Hayden were awesome! They were both friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and well equipped. The boat was clean and comfortable. And best of all the fish were plentiful! Thank you!

    Kristin B. | August 4, 2024

    Trip: Alabama Reds and More

  • ★★★★★
    My husband and I went for a 6hr trip with Seth and Tanner! Both were very nice. My husband caught lots of fish and had a great time. The cabin is air conditioned and very comfy! There’s beds below if needed and a bathroom! All nice and clean. We both very much enjoyed! Will definitely book again.

    Tracie J. | August 2, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Chase got us our snapper limit in a 4 hour trip. We had to go directly through a pretty good storm (still pretty cool) but came out of it and started catching fish immediately. Great guy, knows his stuff. Definitely recommend by my two teens and their two best friends, my wife and I !!!

    David W. | July 31, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Jigging / Trolling

  • ★★★★★
    Patrick was awesome! 10 stars if I could. Very personable and my brother-in-law and I had an good time.

    Nicholas V. | July 30, 2024

    Trip: Red Snapper Whacker

  • ★★★★★
    We loved it. They got us on the fish. They were having fun right there with us. Would def reccomend

    Adam D. | July 29, 2024

    Trip: All Day Trolling/Bottom Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Stephen took our trip on short notice after another captain canceled the day of the trip. My son was very excited about going out so Stephen taking the trip meant a lot. On next to no notice, Stephen met us at the dock and put us on limits of fish and was a pleasure to be around the whole time. Would 100% fish with him again.

    Ryan K. | July 29, 2024

    Trip: Trolling Combo Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Stephan put us on the fish! Logan the deckhand earned his money making sure all 6 of our lines were baited and in the water at all times. They're both friendly and knew what they were doing. We limited out on snapper and caught a ton that we had to throw back. Would highly recommend them to anyone unless it's the week we're coming back down because we'll have them booked forsure.

    Tyler N. | July 15, 2024

    Trip: Bottom Fishing Frenzy

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience. We had a party of 6, had the best time. He always putting our party on the fish. Very friendly. Can’t wait to book again. Appreciate the amazing trip.

    Jake J. | July 8, 2024

    Trip: 5 or 6 Hour Bottom/Trolling Trip

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