Orange Beach Inshore Fishing

100% (13) Orange Beach, AL 1 - 8 People 3 - 6 Hours From $450 Trip #9024
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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Our Orange Beach Inshore fishing charters offer the opportunity to catch awesome saltwater fish such as Black Snapper, Redfish, Speckled Trout, White Trout, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Flounder, Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, & more. We feature a light tackle approach since many of the fish we pursue inshore tend to be smaller species. But make no mistake all species are tough and there are also a few big ones inshore mixed in as well. While it does...

About Your Trip

Our Orange Beach Inshore fishing charters offer the opportunity to catch awesome saltwater fish such as Black Snapper, Redfish, Speckled Trout, White Trout, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Flounder, Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, & more. We feature a light tackle approach since many of the fish we pursue inshore tend to be smaller species. But make no mistake all species are tough and there are also a few big ones inshore mixed in as well. While it does not happen every day, we regularly catch species that can easily weigh more than thirty pounds on inshore trips.

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When inshore fishing in spring and early summer, we often focus our fishing efforts on Sheepshead Redfish, Pompano, Black Drum, and Sea Trout returning to the bays from their winter homes in tidal creeks and rivers. Our Summer season features the greatest variety of fish species that we have for the year and we frequently target Speckled and White Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, Spanish Mackerel, Black Snapper, Flounder, and more. In winter our species are somewhat limited but do include some of our favorites such as Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Black Drum, and Redfish. We fish for them near the jetties at Perdido Pass as well as in small bays, canals, and up the tidal creeks and rivers where they reside until spring. We often fish styles such as casting live baits or jigs under popping floats, casting artificial scent baits to the bottom, drifting live and dead baits, casting artificial lures and plugs, and free lining live baits. We use these techniques to fish over open water oyster beds, along salt marsh grasses, near bridges and passes, on edges of sand bars and channels, near docks, along jetties, and more. Live shrimp is one of our favorite inshore bait choices but we will also use live Bull Minnows, Menhaden, and more.

Inshore fishing in summer, and fall are great for those who prefer catching to fishing. Numerous fish species and somewhat easy to execute fishing techniques help us turn inshore fishing charters into inshore catching charters. While not all of the fish we catch are what we are targeting, we can almost always count on a Catfish, Pigfish, or Skipjack to keep our lines tight as we wait for the Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Black Snapper, Pompano, White Trout, and Spanish Mackerel to bite. While our seasoned saltwater anglers often prefer not to catch bi-catch species, these additional species are good to help young and inexperienced anglers learn our ways as they bite early and often.
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

3 hours 4 hours 6 hours
1 Person
$450.00
$550.00
$750.00
2 People
$450.00
$550.00
$750.00
3 People
$525.00
$625.00
$825.00
4 People
$600.00
$700.00
$900.00
5 People (two boats)
$1,050.00
$1,250.00
$1,650.00
6 People (two boats)
$1,050.00
$1,250.00
$1,650.00
7 People (two boats)
$1,200.00
$1,400.00
$1,800.00
8 People (two boats)
$1,200.00
$1,400.00
$1,800.00
Pay 25% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

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Chris W.

Outfitter
Laid-back
Instructional
Talkative
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quantity
Captain Chris is a veteran U. S. Coast Guard licensed Master Captain with more than 25 years professional fishing experience. Born and raised right here along the coast, Captain Chris has spent his entire life fishing the waters of Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and the surrounding areas. His knowledge of boating and fishing the Alabama gulf coast will place you and your family in some of the most capable hands on the water. Captain Chris...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Chris

Chris W.

Outfitter
Captain Chris is a veteran U. S. Coast Guard licensed Master Captain with more than 25 years professional fishing experience. Born and raised right here along the coast, Captain Chris has spent his entire life fishing the waters of Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and the surrounding areas. His knowledge of boating and fishing the Alabama gulf coast will place you and your family in some of the most capable hands on the water. Captain Chris enjoys the challenge of helping experienced anglers find quality fish and the opportunity to help new anglers catch the fever for our sport. He takes pride in providing excellent service and providing his guests a fun and memorable experience. Captain Chris is a proud father and grandfather and it shows through brightly when he fishes with kids. His patience, knowledge, and understanding translates well to the kids he has aboard and their successes are his successes. With a wide range of musical taste, he can play most any music on the boat for customers to enjoy. He strives with every trip to make the trip enjoyable for everyone. Captain Chris fishes year round and is always up to go see what’s biting so book your trip with a true experienced professional Captain. See you one the water!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Yellow fin tuna
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
I have a ton of fish options, but my favorite is baked mangrove snapper with bell peppers and onions

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Yellow fin tuna
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
I have a ton of fish options, but my favorite is baked mangrove snapper with bell peppers and onions
What’s your favorite band?
I have an eclectic music taste and have a long list of favorites (which also means I'm good with whatever music people want to listen to on the boat)
What’s your favorite movie?
The Guardian ... great story of heroes on the water
What’s your favorite sports team?
Alabama Crimson Tide (though recently that has become harder)
What’s your drink of choice?
Water - I'm out on the water a lot so lots of hydration is a daily activity for me.
What was your last halloween costume?
Cowboy
What do you want for Christmas this year?
A new truck (though still waiting on Santa for that one)
How did you get started guiding?
I loved fishing and decided to make it my career. I've been blessed with 20+ years on the water - it's given me a ton of knowledge but the beauty of salt water fishing is that there is always something new to learn.
What makes you different from other guides?
Deep experience and overall personality. 20+ years in these waters has given me vast knowledge of all the fishing spot, species behaviors, and water considerations to maximize the experience on every charter. My personality is also very flexible, so I can go out with experienced anglers and target whatever they want, or can flip on the next charter with a boat of kids and patiently teach them all the basics of fishing. Every charter is different which keeps it interesting!
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Orange Beach, Alabama

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Orange Beach Inshore Fishing
Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Sea Hunt
Boat Length
25'
Boat Restroom
Yes

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Sea Hunt
Boat Length
25'
Boat Restroom
Yes
Engine Manufacturer
Yamaha
Total Horsepower
300
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
Twin power poles, large casting platform, trolling motor, fish finder
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

All gear is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, drinks, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.
You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.
This trip is managed by an outfitter. Chris will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.
We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.
In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0
based on 2 reviews

Walter

Verified Review

July 7

Chris was an excellent guide. It was all a pleasant experience and we caught fish.

Walter

Verified Review

July 7

Chris was an excellent guide. It was all a pleasant experience and we caught fish.
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Trip: Orange Beach Nearshore Fishing

Jon

Verified Review

January 9

I had a great time with Chris today. He is friendly and knowledgeable with decades of experience, and good equipment. I will look forward to another charter with Chris.

Jon

Verified Review

January 9

I had a great time with Chris today. He is friendly and knowledgeable with decades of experience, and good equipment. I will look forward to another charter with Chris.
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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!
In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.
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