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Gulf Shores Adventure

100% (4)
35 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

Offshore Center Console

100% (4)
31 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

Red Snapper Whacker

100% (2)
24 ft 1 - 6 People $$
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

Trolling Combo Trip

100% (2)
29 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

Deep Blue Sportfisher Trophy Trip

100% (4)
35 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

Alabama Offshore Classic

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32 ft 1 - 6 People $$$

Most Popular Types of Heavy Tackle Fishing Trips in Gulf Shores

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More Heavy Tackle Fishing Charters Near Gulf Shores, Al

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trip description for Ft.Morgan Ocean Rumble in Gulf Shores

This is a 6hr offshore fishing trip! When you book this trip with us you will be joining us on our 46ft Hatteras Sportfisher! She has cold a/c's, bathrooms and plenty of room to fish your group comfortably! On this trip we will target a variety of different fish including but not limited to, Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Lane Snapper, Triggerfish, Wahoo, and many others! (Seasonal closures may effect some of these species from being kept) All you your fishing equipment is included in this trip as well as licenses! You will want to bring your favorite food and drinks. Adult beverages are allowed but please refrain from glass bottles! Also your deckhand does work for tips so please make sure to take care of him for his hard work throughout your trip! It's customary for 20%! We also have a fish cleaning service available if you'd like to utilize it. Just let the crew know and they'll be happy to assist with that! This trip leaves the dock at 7am but you'll want to arrive 15 to 20 minutes early so that we may go over safety and get loaded up to leave on time. Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

Ft.Morgan Ocean Rumble

100% (1)
46 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
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Fishing in Gulf Shores
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trip description for Offshore Angling in Gulf Shores in Gulf Shores

For these nearshore trips, Captain Lynn likes to target a variety of wrecks by bottom fishing with drop shots or jigs. He'll use cut bait, live bait, and shrimp to entice the waters below. When the bite is slow he likes to mosey on out to the deeper water for some trolling. After he's rigged up his trolling gear he'll set the throttle to cruise at about 7 knots waiting to hear the reels scream. Captain Lynn's 28' Grady White comes loaded with all the rods, reels, tackle, and bait you could possibly need for a successful day out on the water. Along with a captain that just loves to be on the water helping others to catch the fish of a lifetime! Read More

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Offshore Angling In Gulf Shores

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32 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
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trip description for Amberjack Special - 31' Cape Horn in Gulf Shores

This epic fishing charter is fully focused on finding, hooking, and landing one of the toughest fish in the Gulf of Mexico, the Amberjack. These fish are famously stubborn fighters, known to many as "reef donkeys" for their orneriness and difficulty. Amberjack are big, aggressive predatory fish related to other jacks, jack mackerels, runners, and scads. All of these fish are opportunistic feeders that will go after a variety of baits, depending on the conditions and time of year. To hook one, you'll use a few different lure styles and baits—you can rely on Captain Jerry to make sure you have the right tackle to get big bites! You'll fight the fish from Captain Jerry's beautiful 31' Cape Horn center console, a hardy fishing machine that is built to tackle everything from inshore to offshore water. She's solid fiberglass, and is driven by twin Suzuki 300s, so you will be out on the best fishing areas in no time. She's decked out with all the right gear and electronics to maximize your chances of success, and has some comfy bean bag chairs on deck as well. Captain Jerry will provide everything you need for an epic trip, including rods, reels, baits, and tackle. We recommend that you bring proper clothing, a hat, sunscreen, and a cooler with some snacks and drinks. Get out there and hook a personal best! Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

Amberjack Special - 31' Cape Horn

100% (1)
31 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
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trip description for Offshore Adventure in Gulf Shores

This is a 6hr offshore fishing trip! When you book this trip with us you will be joining us on our 46ft Hatteras Sportfisher! She has cold a/c's, bathrooms and plenty of room to fish your group comfortably! On this trip we will target a variety of different fish including but not limited to, Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Lane Snapper, Triggerfish, Wahoo, and many others! (Seasonal closures may effect some of these species from being kept) All of your fishing equipment is included in this trip as well as licenses! You will want to bring your favorite food and drinks. Adult beverages are allowed but please refrain from glass bottles! Also your deckhand does work for tips so please make sure to take care of him for his hard work throughout your trip! It's customary for 20%! We also have a fish cleaning service available if you'd like to utilize it! Just let the crew know and they'll be happy to assist with that! This trip leaves the dock at 7am but you'll want to arrive 15 to 20 minutes early so that we may go over safety and get loaded up to leave on time! Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

Offshore Adventure

100% (1)
46 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
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Fishing in Gulf Shores
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trip description for Grouper snapper in Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores one of the most beautiful places on the Alabama coast, and it was has the rich fishery to match! There's no better way to experience all that this amazing area has to offer than an offshore trip with Captain Randall! He's been fishing this area for more than fifteen years, and has a deep knowledge of the Gulf of Mexico, from the inshore to offshore waters. On this deep-sea trip, you'll go after some of the biggest, baddest fish that the Gulf has to offer. That includes Swordfish, a deepwater predator that's a famously good fighter, in addition to some epic bottom fish including Black Grouper and Tilefish, both known as delicious table fare. You'll use several different techniques on this trip, including deep-dropping, trolling, and drifting to attract bites from different parts of the water column. You can relax between bites, but keep an eye on those rod tips! Captain Randall runs his deep sea fishing adventures aboard his 30' Contender center console, a badass boat built to tackle anything the Gulf can throw at you. She sports a 200-HP Yamaha engine for maximum speed, and is kitted out with amenities to improve your fishing. That includes live wells for your bait, an ice box for your keepers, and more! Captain Randall will supply all the essentials, including rods, reels, bait, and tackle. All you've gotta bring along is sunscreen, proper clothing, sunglasses, and a good attitude. What are you waiting for? Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

Grouper Snapper

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32 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
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Fishing in Gulf Shores
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trip description for Deep Sea Bottom Dwellers Trip in Gulf Shores

This is a 8hr offshore fishing trip! When you book this trip with us you will be joining us on our 46ft Hatteras Sportfisher! She has cold a/c's, bathrooms and plenty of room to fish your group comfortably! On this trip we will target a variety of different fish including but not limited to, Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Lane Snapper, Triggerfish, Wahoo, Amberjack and many others! (Seasonal closures may effect some of these species from being kept) All of your fishing equipment is included in this trip as well as licenses! You will want to bring your favorite food and drinks. Adult beverages are allowed but please refrain from glass bottles! Also your deckhand does work for tips so please make sure to take care of him for his hard work throughout your trip! It's customary for 20%! We also have a fish cleaning service available if you'd like to utilize it! Just let the crew know and they'll be happy to assist with that! This trip leaves the dock at 7am but you'll want to arrive 15 to 20 minutes early so that we may go over safety and get loaded up to leave on time! Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

Deep Sea Bottom Dwellers Trip

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46 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
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Everything to Know About Booking a Gulf Shores heavy tackle fishing charter

What are the best heavy tackle fishing charters in Gulf Shores?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 107 heavy tackle fishing trips in Gulf Shores, and the most popular trips in the area are Gulf Shores Adventure guided by Jerry, Offshore Center Console guided by Jerry, and Red Snapper Whacker guided by Patrick.

Our guides in Gulf Shores are rated a 4.9 out of 5 based on 2567 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and 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.

Other popular cities nearby for booking a Heavy Tackle Fishing charter include Orange Beach, Dauphin Island and Elberta.

Looking for kid friendly heavy tackle fishing guides / fishing lessons in Gulf Shores? Check out our beginner and family friendly heavy tackle fishing guides in Gulf Shores.

What types of heavy tackle fishing charters are common in Gulf Shores?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular for heavy tackle fishing in Gulf Shores as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for heavy tackle fishing in Gulf Shores are: 1. red snapper, 2. kingfish, 3. amberjack, and 4. vermillion snapper.

How much do Gulf Shores heavy tackle fishing charters cost?

for heavy tackle fishing in Gulf Shores prices can range anywhere from about $850 to $4,320, but the average price for a half day trip for heavy tackle fishing in Gulf Shores is $1,315. The average price for a full day trip for heavy tackle fishing in Gulf Shores is $2,916.

What month is best for on a heavy tackle fishing charter in Gulf Shores?

The most popular season to go on a heavy tackle fishing charter in Gulf Shores is summer, and most anglers book their trips 49 days in advance.

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

You’re in luck! Our fishing tours in Gulf Shores don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. See here for more information on bag limits and fishing season regulations in Gulf Shores.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip caught plenty of fish and had a wonderful time with the crew

    Chad F. with Jerry W. of Gulf Shores, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    It was great day. Captain found us some fish. Would head back out with Seth anytime.

    Kyle E. with Seth W. of Orange Beach, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    Weren't able to make it offshore do to windy conditions and rough seas. Fished in the Bay instead.

    Gib H. with James C. of Pensacola, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great day fishing with Jerry and Huey!! We definitely recommend!!

    Sheri D. with Jerry W. of Gulf Shores, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time with captain, Zach, and his helper. Those guys are awesome. We got lots of fish.

    Michael W. with Zack G. of Orange Beach, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    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 R. with Zack G. of Orange Beach, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time. Really enjoyed Walt and Kenny🐬🐟

    Robert B. with Jerry W. of Gulf Shores, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    The trip was awesome! Looking forward to the next trip.

    James H. with Mike L. of Orange Beach, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great trip,captain Bobby was awesome we brought a nine year old and a six year old and the captain worked with them and they both caught a lot of fish. It was an awesome trip.

    Paul A. with Bobby C. of Orange Beach, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    Jacob and Ryan where great to us on the boat. Really helped use catch everything we could. They went above and beyond to change up bait and move to better spots so we could catch fish. Would definitely do it again

    Ryan R. with Jacob M. of Pensacola, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip. We had lots of fun and caught a bunch of fish. Captain Travis was very helpful and made our experience a great one!

    Elmer M. with Travis T. of Gulf Breeze, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Had a blast! The captain and deck hand were awesome!

    Donavan O. with Seth W. of Orange Beach, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    Our trip was amazing we caught our limit and working with Captain Steve and Logan was a great experience, we would definitely recommend this trip and will be back again in the future!

    Tim D. with Stephen C. of Orange Beach, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    This was my daughter's and my first offshore fishing trip, and we couldn't have asked for a better one. Captain Tim was incredible, got us on some great fish, and made the morning completely enjoyable. We went home with a lot of meat he cleaned up for us and created some wonderful memories. If you're looking for an amazing experience and a cooler full of fish to take home, Captain Tim is your guy!

    Rodney C. with Tim K. of Pensacola, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time. Zack and Austin did a great job and we caught a ton of fish.

    Joshua H. with Zack G. of Orange Beach, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time! We will be booking again!

    Tracie L. with Jerry W. of Gulf Shores, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip Highly recommended

    Gerard A. with Mike L. of Orange Beach, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time

    Timothy B. with Seth W. of Orange Beach, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Jake was awesome!!! Put us on the fish and was extremely knowledgeable about the fish, gear and the whole charter process. I would highly recommend his service to anyone wanting to catch multiple species of fish. I would definitely go again next time we are in Pensacola Florida!!!!!!

    Ronald J. with Jake D. of Pensacola, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain James was awesome. Very knowledgeable and took us out to several different locations to help us try to find the best spots. I would highly recommend Captain Experiences for deep sea fishing.

    Amy K. with James C. of Pensacola, Florida

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