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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

4 Hour Trip

100% (8) Guided by Bill
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $550
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Fishing in Destin
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

Offshore Adventure

100% (7) Guided by Seth
46 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,500
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

Red Snapper Whacker

100% (17) Guided by Patrick
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $850
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

Offshore Jigging / Trolling

100% (5) Guided by Chase
35 ft 1 - 6 People From $950
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

5 Hour Bottom Fishing & Trolling Trip

100% (5) Guided by Chase
35 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,250
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Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores Hook-Up

100% (3) Guided by Bradley
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $350
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Fishing in Destin
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Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

Trolling Combo Trip

88% (8) Guided by Stephen
30 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,250
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

Shark Fishing Trip

88% (8) Guided by Chase
60 ft 1 - 22 People From $2,100
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

Beginner Rod Bending

90% (10) Guided by Todd
27 ft 1 - 4 People From $325
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

Extended Offshore Fishing Trips

100% (5) Guided by Chase
35 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,350
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores Grouper & Snapper

100% (5) Guided by Randall
32 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,500
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

Red Snapper Round Up

93% (15) Managed by Jerry
31 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,200
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Everything to Know About Booking a Gulf Shores bottom fishing charter

What are the best bottom fishing charters in Gulf Shores?

The best bottom fishing charters in Gulf Shores are:

Why should I book a bottom fishing charter in Gulf Shores with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 169 bottom fishing trips in Gulf Shores, and the most popular trips in the area are 4 Hour Trip guided by Bill, Red Snapper Whacker guided by Patrick, and Offshore Adventure guided by Seth.

Our guides in Gulf Shores are rated a 4.91 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 Gulf Shores? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides in Gulf Shores.

What types of bottom fishing charters are common in Gulf Shores?

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

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

How much do Gulf Shores bottom fishing charters cost?

Prices for bottom fishing in Gulf Shores can range anywhere from about $700 to $5,950, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in Gulf Shores is $1,032. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in Gulf Shores is $3,547.

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 Gulf Shores?

The most popular season to go on a bottom fishing charter in Gulf Shores is summer, and most anglers book their trips 42 days in advance.

Do I need a Gulf Shores fishing license and what are the bag limits in Gulf Shores?

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.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Bill hooked us up with Captain Clay. Three guys looking for redfish with fly rod and lures. Got one huge school of redfish and all three hooked up and boated three nice fish. Bumch of other species and got some fish for dinner. Captain Clay was great guide and would book him again

    Thomas W. | November 18, 2024

    Trip: Inshore "Catch Fish Guarantee"

  • ★★★★★
    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*

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Colby was an absolute pleasure to fish with. He was waiting on us to arrive-, very personable and put us directly on the fish. Captain Colby took the time to assist my daughters while my wife and I fished, everyone had multiple landings. I have fished on the West, East and Gulf coasts and I would recommend him without hesitation. Fantastic Trip, thank you very much!

    Alexander W. | October 17, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Bash

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time there was 9 of us. My two grand kids caught 6 fish between them we altogether caught 14 five different species. That evening we brought the fish to a restaurant and had a great dinner. Thanks again to captin Bob and mate Gabby.

    Dan L. | October 15, 2024

    Trip: 4 hr PM trolling trip

  • ★★★★★
    Local boys that knew the spots even in the off season. What more could you want

    Bryan K. | October 12, 2024

    Trip: 5-Hour Nearshore Trip AM or PM

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

    William S. | October 7, 2024

    Trip: Hooked on Fun: 2hr Kid Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    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 Rick was awesome! We caught fish when nobody else wanted to go out and fish. He was an absolute professional. We will be making frequent trips!

    Randall H. | September 25, 2024

    Trip: Deep Dropping in Pensacola

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

    Ralph L. | September 24, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    In all of the trips we've taken I don't think we could have gotten a better captain an first mate. They helped us an with out hesitation, especially my 87 year father. And they did so on a way as to not hurt his pride. With their my pops pulled this beast up to boat. Couldn't give them a greater recommendation... Thanks Bryn and Ben

    Jeffrey W. | September 24, 2024

    Trip: 8hr bottom fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Jonathan was awesome he knows all the spots we had a great time definitely would use him and this service again.

    Shawn T. | September 23, 2024

    Trip: Offshore "Catch Fish Guarantee"

  • ★★★★★
    Bryan did a fantastic job!! Made sure everyone had lots of fun.

    Kenneth F. | September 21, 2024

    Trip: 6-Hour bottom fishing trip

  • ★★★★★
    Hey Captain Experiences! Captain Eddie and Fisher are a great crew. Captain Eddie did his best to get us on fish and he did, we just had trouble with the dolphins stealing our bait. As much as the dolphins are cute and cool to see, they can be annoying to say the least. Fisher was very informative, not only about fish and dolphins, but also about how weather and moon cycles play out into catching fish as well. The boat is a very nice 55 for boat. Very clean and in top notch condition for the year! We recommend Captain Eddie and Fisher very highly. When we come back to Gulf shores, we will be calling on Captain Experiences, Captain Eddie and Fisher. We feel we have made two new friends. Thanks for the great and fun time guys. Bill

    William H. | September 18, 2024

    Trip: 6-Hour Bottom/Trolling - 55' Gillman

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Pat provided a memory filled deep water 3 hour fishing trip for my friend and I...caught a variety of fish doing catch and release...enjoyed the beauty of the gulf...and plenty of shaded sunshine...looking forward to our next return trip to go out again. 2 TOMS FROM LOUISIANA

    Thomas B. | September 15, 2024

    Trip: Orange Beach Inshore: Reel Fun

  • ★★★★★
    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!

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