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Experience Private Shrimping & Dolphin Viewing with Alabama Coastal Charters

Looking for an unforgettable vacation experience? Look no further than Alabama Coastal Charters. We offer private and hands-on shrimping and Bottlenose Dolphin viewing trips that are both educational and enjoyable. Whether you're a kid, a group of friends, an experienced angler, or a first-time fisher, our professional service has something for everyone.

Our shrimping trips take place in the calm back bay waters of Orange Beach. You'll have the opportunity to participate in the entire shrimping process and even drive the boat with our family-oriented charter and captain. Families often tell us that this experience was the highlight of their child's vacation.

For anglers looking for an exceptional fishing experience, hop on our 24' Panga center console boat. We offer inshore and bay charter fishing services that allow you to feel the fish bite. Our boat's design enables fishing in waters as shallow as 8 inches, providing access to inshore species.

Close to our marina, there are hundreds of man-made reefs that offer excellent bottom fishing and trolling opportunities. These waters are home to a variety of exciting fish species, including Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Flounder, and more.

Join us at Alabama Coastal Charters for an amazing fishing experience in some of the world's most bountiful waters.

How to get there?

Available fish species

Amberjack
Black Drum
Cobia
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Sheepshead
Shrimp
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spotted Seatrout

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor I-Pilot GPS trolling motor anchoring system.
Ice Box

FAQs

What are the trip rates for Alabama Coastal Charters?

Alabama Coastal Charters offers the following trips to its customers:

  • $345 per group - 2-Hour (PM) Kids Go Shrimping!
  • $345 per group - 2-Hour Trip (PM) - Beginner
  • $445 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 4-Hour Trip (AM) - Inshore
  • $445 per group, additional $50 per person after 1 guest - 4-Hour Trip (PM) - Inshore
  • $545 per group - 4-Hour Trip (AM) - Fish/Shrimp
  • $545 per group - 4-Hour Trip (PM) - Fish/Shrimp
  • $695 per group - Blue Angels/Beach/Shrimp/Dolphins (5 hours)

Which amenities are available onboard with Alabama Coastal Charters?

When reserving a trip with Alabama Coastal Charters, you will enjoy the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor - I-Pilot GPS trolling motor anchoring system.
  • Ice Box

What's included in the trip price with Alabama Coastal Charters?

Trips booked with Alabama Coastal Charters include the following amenities:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Fishing License (Beach trips require a state fishing license)
  • Lunch

What types of fishing does Alabama Coastal Charters offer?

Alabama Coastal Charters offers a variety of fishing options, including:

  • Inshore Fishing: Back bay shrimping, day and night fishing.
  • Nearshore Fishing: Bottom and trolling within 3-9 miles.
  • Offshore Fishing: Seasonal Red Snapper trips.
  • Reef Fishing: Hundreds of reefs within 9 miles of the shore.
  • Wreck Fishing: Numerous wrecks close to the marina.
  • Flats Fishing: Grass flats within minutes of the marina.

What fishing techniques does Alabama Coastal Charters offer?

Alabama Coastal Charters offers a wide range of fishing techniques for an exciting fishing experience:

  • Light Tackle: We love to hear the drag scream!
  • Heavy Tackle: Available for reef fishing.
  • Bottom Fishing: Targeting Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, and Trigger Fish.
  • Trolling: Utilizing a man-made trolling corridor located 6 miles from the marina.
  • Spinning: Targeting inshore and nearshore species with topwater lures. Also suitable for reef fishing.
  • Jigging: Often used to target Amberjack and Snapper.
  • Popping: Used for catching Specks, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, and Bonito.
  • Deep Sea Fishing: Seasonal trips dedicated to catching Red Snapper.

Which fish species can I catch with Alabama Coastal Charters?

The top targeted fish species when booking a trip with Alabama Coastal Charters are:

  • Amberjack
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Shrimp
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout