Damn Good Blue Marlin Fishing Charters In Gulf Shores

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 18 blue marlin trips in Gulf Shores, and the most popular trips in the area are Extended Offshore Fishing Trips guided by Chase, Fall Nearshore/Offshore Special guided by Matthew, and Dauphin Island Offshore Expedition guided by Justin.

Our guides in Gulf Shores are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for blue marlin in Gulf Shores as well as deep sea fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Gulf Shores are bottom fishing, deep dropping, and heavy tackle fishing but jigging and light tackle fishing are popular as well.

Prices for blue marlin in Gulf Shores can range anywhere from about $2,103 to $9,200, but the average price for a half day trip for blue marlin in Gulf Shores is $1,800. The average price for a full day trip for blue marlin in Gulf Shores is $5,412.

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.

The most popular season for blue marlin fishing in Gulf Shores is summer, and most anglers book their trips 53 days in advance.

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