ALABAMA CHARTER FISHING ASSOCIATION
2018 CHART E R B OAT DIR ECT ORY
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• Full Service Marina • Charter Fishing • Dock Store • Dry Storage • Wolf Bay Restaurant & Bar • Wolf Bay Boutique
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30˚ 16.486 N 87˚ 34.147 W
26619 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach, AL 36561
Sportsman Marina
27844 Canal Rd Orange Beach, AL 36561
Captain Don McPherson Call, text, or book online from my website
251-752-0235
www.GetawayCharters.com Offering fishing & fun for up to 6 people. 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 hour charters available.
Morning or afternoon available with 4 & 6 hour charters. Bring your family, friends, buddies or clients
Year Round Fishing For Everyone
Sometimes you just expect a little more! • A private charter for one or more • Clean, white, odor-free boat with sanitized bathroom • Spacious seating with cool A/C • Professional service from your Captain & Mate • HDTV, XM & Sirius Satellite Stereo, PlayStation® III
You may fish with us here in Orange Beach or join us in Quepos/Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Catch sailfish, marlin, dorado, rooster fish and more. 90 degree temps year round. www.fishingcostarica.net
The Orange Beach Charter Boat Directory is published annually by Gulf Coast Media, LLC, 901 N. McKenzie St., Foley, AL, 36535, 251-943-2151 It is distributed free by the Alabama Charter Fishing Association, the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau and is available at Alabama border Welcome Centers and Rest Areas. It is also widely distributed throughout Alabama. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Gulf Coast Media accepts no responsibility in the guarantee of goods and services advertised herein.
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OBFA Board of Directors.......................................... 6 Captains and Owners Directory............................... 7 Deckhands, First Mates and Second Captains...... 9 OBFA Life Members................................................ 11 Business Members Listing..................................... 12 Passenger Trip Suggestions & Etiquette............... 14 Regulations.............................................................. 16 Inshore/Nearshore Boats....................................... 18 Headboats/Party Boats........................................... 29 Multi-Passenger Boats........................................... 31 Six Passenger Boats............................................... 37 Excursion Cruises................................................... 52 Alabama’s Artificial Reef Program......................... 53 In Memoriam: Capt. John Hollingshead................ 54
LOUANN LOVE Special Projects Advertising Coordinator 251.943.2151 louann@gulfcoastmedia.com
DESIGN Paige Marmolejo Alabama Charter Fishing Association dba Orange Beach Fishing Association P.O. Box 222 Orange Beach, AL 36561 251.981.2300 info@OrangeBeach FishingAssociation.com www.OrangeBeach FishingAssociation.com Website Manager: Bill Atkinson ER FISHING RT A
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President’s Welcome
Welcome aboard the Gulf Coast’s largest charter fishing fleet. We are a year round family fishing destination offering the best Inshore, Nearshore and Deep Sea Fishing anywhere! We are your guides to the waters that have been attracting people year round to our coast for decades. Our professional Captains and Crews continue our fishing heritage on a wide range of Charter Boats. The waters of the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Alabama, have become legendary fishing grounds. We troll near the shores for pelagic species and enjoy the excitement of the annual spring Cobia run across our waters. We understand the importance of habitat to fish populations and it is crucial that we maintain sustainable fisheries. Therefore, for more than 60 years, our Captains and supporters have helped develop the world’s largest artificial reef zone. These reefs have become residence for many reef fish species and offer a world-class destination for bottom fishing trips. Venture further offshore to reach the deep blue waters for the opportunity to catch Big Game sportfish. Our Captains are stewards of the waters that are home to a diverse fishery and offer spectacular opportunities to enjoy our natural resources. Near the shore, in the deep blue, or anywhere in between, fun-filled memories await. Let our waters entertain you and your family or guests. Tom Steber, President Alabama Charter Fishing Association
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Board Members
board members
Alabama Charter Fishing Association DBA Orange Beach Fishing Association 2018
Executive Board President - Tom Steber Vice President - Gary Bryant Secretary/Treasurer - Iris G. Ethridge (LM)
Board of Directors Capt. Tom Ard Capt. Gordon Burdette Capt. Eugene Coley Capt. Frank Ford Capt. Troy Frady Capt. Johnny Greene, ex officio Capt. Bobby Kelly Capt. Don McPherson Capt. Bill Staff Capt. “Skipper” Thierry Capt. Jack Wilhite Capt. Dale Woodruff 6 • ALABAMA CHARTER BOAT FISHING DIRECTORY
Captains and Owners Directory
captains and owners
Name Alawine, Sonny Andrews, Keith Annan, Brian Annan, Donald Ard, Tom Arnould, Tyler Bell, Landon Boles, Matt Broughton, Kathleen Brown, David Bryant, Gary Burdette, Gordon Cason, Chip Chambliss, Jeffrey Choron, Michael Coley, Eugene Daniels, Brian L. Davis, Mike Davis, Mitchell Day, Chip Dunnam, David Fill, Peter Ford, Frank Frady, Troy Gandt, Frank Garner, Chris Garris, Joe Gilbert, Zack Goodwin, Gary Graham, Andrew Greene, Johnny Hammett, Larry Harbour, Rick Howell, Billy James, III, Trey Jarvis, Gary Keahl, Al Kelly, Bobby Loper, Chad Lynch, Brian Maines, Doug
Listing Page# 34 48 36, 42 44 33, 39, 51 38 24, 46 34 22 19 48, 50 37 18, 38 19 18 46 36 23 20 39 30 51 19 40 48 33 20 42 35, 44 44 34 52 21 38 48 32 40 46 40 34 20, 52
Primary Number 251-747-7367 251-269-8201 251-747-7777 251-747-7777 251-979-2682 251-223-3944 205-901-4858 251-550-0672 251-747-7375 251-981-6246 251-752-0656 205-587-2195 251-654-2474 251-979-1209 850-384-9059 251-747-0051 850-516-9760 251-979-4850 251-714-3474 251- 981-1943 251-981-4044 251-981-4510 251-981-4796 251-975-8111 251-504-2246 251-978-1467 251-213-6680 850-341-2997 251-942-2020 205-657-4425 251-747-2872 251-550-9632 251-504-8976 601-938-7161 251-974-3152 850-837-9551 251-747-8102 251-747-3126 251-980-1902 251-747-0217 251-200-2776
Secondary Number
251-981-3119 251-981-3119 251-424-4344
251-942-4037 251-981-0933 251-747-2794 251-981-2463 850-492-6377
251-952-8247
251-533-8339
850-259-5482 251-550-8887
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Captains and Owners Directory
captains and owners
Name Listing Page# McDuffie, Alex 29 McDuffie, Richard 35 McNeil, Walter 45, 47 McPherson, Don 37 Nash, Joe 33 Partain, Kyle 47 Price, Doug 33 Rabren, Michael 49 Reeves, Bryan 51 Reyer, Chad 50 Rowell, Mike 31 Roy, Jr., Donald 42 Russell Jr., Brett 36 Russell, Ritchie 22 Shaver, Brent 20 Sightler, Dewitt 32 Smith, Robert 50 Staff, Bill 35 Steber, Tom Stinson, Albert, “Cuz” 45 Stone, Ron 24 Subert, Igor 49 Sullens, John 22, 41 Thierry, “Skipper” 29 Thompson, Eddie 39 Treigle, Jr., Dennis 21 Vicars, Jason 31 Walker, Bobby 36 Waller, Jimmy 32 Walter, David 53 Weaver, Mike 23 Wilhite, Jack 50 Willis, Bill 19 Willour, Christopher 44 Wilson, Seth 35 Woodruff, Dale 32, 39
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Primary Number 251-747-4467 251-747-4468 251-213-0023 251-752-0235 251-974-5615 251-201-0338 251-213-5000 251-455-2305 251-233-0465 256-431-5767 251-981-2081 337-242-9276 334-202-9761 251-747-1896 251-747-0220 850-572-3106 251-972-3474 251-979-3631 251-981-4044 251-455-1074 251-269-2154 251- 747-1324 251-442-5192 251-861-5302 251-979-1167 850-221-7732 251-979-9189 251-747-3575 251-747-4893 251-979-2200 850-232-4251 251-948-3474 850-748-5076 218-460-9609 251-981-1500 251-391-0935
Secondary Number
337-258-8965 251-979-2682 251-978-8371 251-747-5572 918-829-2287 800-793-4044
251-979-4696 251-975-7654
251-981-6159
251-543-6291
Deckhands, First Mates, Second Captains
deckhands, first mates and second captains
Name
Adams, Cliff Annan, Kendall Annan, Kevin Annan, Olivia Annan, Phillip Ard, Samual Arthur, Scott Bearden, Tony Blankenship, Alexis Boland, Ryan Boles, Henry Boles, Mary Borders, William Braun, Shelby Breeding, Marve Bridges, Lee Capper, Dick Casey, Andrew Cason, John Caviness, Dallas Coburn, Dennis Copelan, David Daniels, Brian J. Diaz, Hunter
Primary Number
Secondary Number
251-540-6982 251-747-7777 251-747-7777 251-747-7777 251-747-7777 850-879-0595 251-747-8920 205-285-6433 901-378-1793 251-284-3039 251-622-5320 251-550-6221 251-597-7650 228-334-2721 205-915-4780 615-417-1026 251-747-1886 334-430-7911 251-654-4032 256-399-8080 251-923-6675 719-660-8461 251-401-6560 901-650-8191
251-981-3119 251-981-3119 251-981-3119 251-981-3119
251-981-5749 251-752-5125
Fort Morgan MARINA
at Gulf Shores, AL
The Gulf Coast's Best Charter Fishing Fleet
• Dry Storage for Boats up to 34' in Length • Wet Slips for Boats up to 70' in Length • Transient Slips • Dockside Fuel • Live Bait • Dock/Grocery Store • Tacky Jacks 2 Restaurant • Excellent Location! Only 1 nautical mile to the Gulf of Mexico & minutes from the area's best fishing spots.
1577 State Highway 180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 251-540-BOAT (2628) • 251-540-2244 (fax) gulfshoresmarina@yahoo.com www.gulfshoresyachtclubandmarina.com
30 ° 14’.22 N 87 ° 59’.71 W
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Deckhands, First Mates, Second Captains Name
deckhands, first mates and second captains
Driscoll, Andy Eaton, David Ellis, Jeffrey Emerson, Ben Gallagher, James Golfos, Louie Graham, Andrew Green, Donald Griffin, Sara Hall, Shawn Hanna, Jeffrey Hargle, Gary Hargle, Jacob Harris, Johnathan Higginbotham, John Holland, Hunter Hudson, Keith Johnson, Jeremiah Jones, Braden Jones, Jr., Kevin Justice, Linnis Knight, Benjamin Knight, II, Rhyal Ledkins, Eddie Leiterman, Nick Lesley, Joshua Lynch, Chad McDuffie, Adam Miller, Jacob Morrow, Taylor Murray, Drew Neff, Billy Newton, Chase Osborne, Michael Paisley, John Petty, William Phillips, Drew Phillips, James Resmondo, Paul Siniard, Sean Smith, Ron Stephens, Larry Wayne Stewart, Thad Thornton, Kenneth Turk, Larry Turner, Craig Wallace, Charles Ware, Reuben Watts, Jr., Bryan White, Dusty White, Tanner Wilhite, Debra
Primary Number 251-597-7566 850-324-0377 251-979-9939 251-284-3284 334-750-4629 251-747-7777 205-657-4425 305-522-2439 251-213-6087 251-802-0662 330-921-9222 251-923-9530 251-504-5415 706-590-3036 850-637-2388 334-320-6676 251-709-5257 251-200-3455 251-225-1826 205-534-6841 251-923-9814 256-710-9028 205-478-7265 850-382-2538 251-600-9238 205-799-3586 251-242-1267 251-223-2654 850-723-4200 251-721-5271 251-979-7809 251-228-0060 251-752-1535 256-200-4705 850-266-8001 504-256-7775 205-292-3620 850-512-0976 251-228-0717 850-341-7152 918-402-1819 334-991-6013 405-830-4133 251-406-0707 251-269-6945 850-375-1373 251-253-4077 251-752-0235 251-978-1934 251-284-0191 251-504-6673 251-948-3474
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Secondary Number
251-578-9984
251-978-1537 256-710-1612
251-367-2300 251-271-0224 251-747-7375
850-816-4557 251-981-2378
OBFA Life Members
life members Capt. Ronnie Andrews Alabama Island Lady
Capt. Armand Annan Gulf Rebel
Capt. Donald Annan Joyce
Capt. Ty Fleming White Capps
Capt. Butch Tucker Zeke’s Lady
Capt. Earl Griffiths Sea Reaper
Capt. John Turner Fat Pat
Capt. Howard Hall Moreno Queen
Capt. Billy Walker Sea Duster
Capt. Gloyice Ard Boll Weevil
Capt. Allen “Rookie” Kruse Rookie
Capt. Ray Callaway Rip Tide
Capt. Carl McDuffie Pompano
Capt. Bill Douglas Doug-Out
Capt. Wynn Millson Hey Boy II
Capt. Iris G. Ethridge Crosstie Capt. Ben Fairey Necessity Capt. Maurice Fitzsimons Miss Celeste
Capt. Dennis Oglesbee Wishbone Capt. Sandy Smith Misty III Capt. Walter Trent Albacore
Capt. Gladwin Walker Sea Rebel
Capt. Robert E. “Bob” Walker Thelma Ann Capt. Robin E. “Bobby” Walker Summer Breeze and Summer Breeze II Capt. Roland Walker Perdido Capt. Roy Walker Miss Kay
Membership Requirements
membership requirements Life membership requirements were established by the Board of Directors in 1994. They are as follows: (1) Must be at least 60 years old. (2) Minimum experience of 10 years. (3) Active in the organization.
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Business Members
business members
Alabama Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau 251.974.1510 www.OrangeBeach.com
Coastal Alabama Business Chamber 3150 Gulf Shores Pkwy Gulf Shores AL 251.968.7200 www.MyGulfCoastChamber.com
Atkinson Internet Marketing Bill Atkinson, OBFA Webmaster 931.337.0336 www.AtkinsonMarketing.com bill@AtkinsonInternetMarketing.com
Crosstie Management Services Captain Iris G. Ethridge – Life Member 251.981.6639
Blue Water Ships Stores of Alabama 8103 Hwy 59 S Foley, AL 251.943.4179 www.BWSSal.com scottf@bwssal.com City of Orange Beach 251.981.6979 www.CityOfOrangeBeach.com
Gulf Coast Media 901 N. McKenzie St Foley AL 251.943.2151 www.GulfCoastNewsToday.com Parks@GulfCoastMedia.com Publisher of the OBFA Charter Boat Directory Gulf South Resources, Inc. Drug Testing 410 E. Laurel Ave Foley AL 251.943.4717 gulfso@gulftel.com www.gulfsouthresources.net J&M Tackle 25125 Canal Rd Orange Beach AL 251.981.5460 www.JMTackle.com
SALES, SERVICE, CUSTOM INSTALLATIONS & MORE u Fish Finders u GPS & Chartplotters u Instruments & Radars u Communications Equipment u Multifunction Navigation Systems
8103 Hwy. 59 South - Foley, AL
251-943-4179 / 800-318-6736 Visit Us Online at www.bluewatershipsstores.com 12 • ALABAMA CHARTER BOAT FISHING DIRECTORY
Resmondo Boat Works, Inc. 8155 Escambia Ave (Hwy 97) Perdido Beach AL 251.989.3050 www.ResmondoBoatWorks.com rlresmondo@gmail.com Sam’s Stop & Shop 27122 Canal Rd Orange Beach AL 251.981.4245 SamsOrangeBeach@gmail.com
We Absolutely Specialize In Family Fishing Charters! From Smallmouth to Walleye on Lake St. Claire; Lake Trout and Salmon on The Great Lakes and all the wonderful fishing on The Gulf of Mexico... we’ve done it all and enjoyed every minute of it. We invite you to enjoy it with us. Beautiful weather, great fishing and great conversation... it doesn’t get any better than this! Tight Lines, Capt. Al & Karen
35’ Fish Trap II
FISH ON
33’ Fish On
Fish Trap Charters
Orange Beach, AL 251.747.8102 • 251.550.8887 Email: sales@fishtrapcharters.biz Visit us: www.FishTrapCharters.biz
Kids areSanRoc neverCay tooMarina young 33’ Crosby to go fishing and we Passengers: 1-6 fish year round. Captain: Al Keahl Phone: 251-747-8102 LOCATED AT Phone: 251-550-8887
SANROC CAY MARINA!
Email: sales@fishtrapcharters.biz Website: www.FishTrapCharters.biz
Passenger Trip Suggestions & Etiquette Contributed by Captain Iris G. Ethridge
1. Dress for comfort. Bring sunscreen, a camera, sunglasses and wear shoes with soft light colored soles. 2. Avoid rich food and excessive alcohol the night before. Eat a light breakfast and if taking motion sickness medication please follow directions. 3. Bring an ample supply of eats and drinks. It is customary to bring eats and drinks for your captain and crew. 4. Please respect the boat and equipment. Your captain and crew have a lot of pride in their vessels and equipment can be costly to you if damaged or lost overboard. 5. Deckhands work hard for you and have pride in your catch. Their day starts several hours before your trip and extends hours after you are gone. We recommend a 15% to 20% tip over and above a fish cleaning fee. 6. Make sure you choose a trip that suits you. Our fleet offers 4 hour trips all the way up to 3 day trips. Your Captain can assist you in choosing the appropriate trip to meet your needs. 7. Always inquire about payment method, cancellation and bad weather policies.
GET YOUR F ISH ON!
Operated by Captain Doug Maines, Extreme Chaos is an inshore guide service that fishes Orange Beach, Alabama. To Book Your Trip Call 228-365-2352 extremechaoscharters@gmail.com 14 • ALABAMA CHARTER BOAT FISHING DIRECTORY
Alabama State Waters Regulation Size and Creel Limits
All fishing regulations are subject to change. Before going fishing check with the Marine Resources Division (Gulf Shores 251.968.7576, Dauphin Island 251.861.2882). Your OBFA Member Captain is also a knowledgeable informed resource. TL=Total Length • FL=Fork Length • CFL=Curved Fork Length SPECIES BEST TIME SIZE DAILY CREEL TO CATCH LIMIT LIMIT Amberjack, Greater **** Year-Round 34” Min FL 1 per person Amberjack, Lesser Year-Round 14”-22” FL No Creel Limit Bull Redfish (Red Drum) Early Fall to Early Spring 16” Min TL 26” Max TL 3 per person 1 oversized fish allowed Cobia (Ling) Early Spring 33” Min TL 2 per person Flounder Late Spring to Early Fall 12” Min TL 10 per person Groupers Year-Round •Grouper, Black ** **** Year-Round 22” Min TL 4 per person ** •Grouper, Gag ** ***** Year-Round 22” Min TL 0 per person ****** •Grouper, Red ** **** Year-Round 20” Min TL 2 per person ** •Grouper, Scamp ** **** Year-Round 16” Min TL 2 per person ** •Grouper, Yellowfin ** **** Year-Round 20” Min TL 2 per person ** Marlin, Blue Late Spring to Early Fall Marlin, White Early Fall Mackerel, King Late Spring to Fall 24” Min TL 2 per person Mackerel, Spanish Early Spring to Late Fall None 15 per person Pompano, Florida Late Spring to Early Fall 12” Min TL 3 per person Sailfish Late Spring to Late Summer Sharks Year-Round •Atlantic Sharpnose and Bonnethead Year-Round None 1 per person per day •All Other Shark Species Year-Round 54” Min TL 1 per person per day (30” Dressed) Spotted Seatrout (Speckled Trout) Late Spring to Early Fall 14” Min TL 10 per person Sheepshead Year-Round Snappers Year-Round •Red **** Year-Round 16” Min TL 2 per person •Gray (Mangrove, Black) Year-Round 12” Min TL 10 per person •Lane Year-Round 8” Min TL *** •Vermilion Year-Round 10” Min TL 10 per person*** Tarpon Late Spring to Early Fall 60” Min TL $50.00 Tag Required to harvest each Tarpon Triggerfish, Gray Year-Round 14” Min TL *** Tripletail (Blackfish) Mid-Spring to Fall 18” Min TL 3 per person Tuna, Bigeye Year-Round 27” Min CFL No Creel Limit Tuna, Yellowfin Year-Round 27” Min CFL No Creel Limit Wahoo Late Spring to Fall (Off the Rigs) White Trout Late Spring to Early Fall * Only two Striped Bass per person are allowed within MRD Jurisdiction. 16” minimum ** Mixed species aggregate creel limit | 4 per person (only 2 Red Grouper may be included in Grouper aggregate) *** Reef Fish Aggregate: There is a twenty (20) fish aggregate creel limit for reef fish species (Example: Grunts, Porgies, Gray Triggerfish, Lane Snapper, etc.) for which there is no other creek limit. (Only 10 Vermilion Snapper are allowed in the 20-fish aggregate). **** Alabama State Waters open and close with Federal Regulations. NO FISH FILLETS OF ANY SPECIES ARE ALLOWED ON ANY VESSEL. Prohibited Species: Goliath Grouper (Jewfish), Nassau Grouper, Atlantic Angel Shark, Bigeye Sand Tiger, Bigeye Thresher, Bignose Shark, Caribbean Reef Shark, Caribbean Sharpnose Shark, Galapogos Shark, Narrowtooth Shark, Night Shark, Sevengill Shark, Sixgill Shark, Dusky Shark, Longin Mako, Sand Tiger, Basking Shark, Whale Shark, White Shark, Nurse Shark, Smalltail Shark, Smalltooth Sawfish, Largetooth Sawfish, Spotted Eagle Ray, Atlantic Manta.
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Class Act Charters ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA
www.DeepSeaFishingSpecials.com classactcharters@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook
Captain Dale Woodruff Owner/Operator
251.974.5911 Cell 251.391.0935
Fun for all ages!
We cater to all Families, Friends, and Businesses.
No fishing license required. All you need is your food and drinks.
•All Types of Fishing Near shore trolling Bottom fishing Big game fishing Winter fishing for redfish Spring Time Cobia fishing
•Clean Sanitized Restrooms •Satellite TV Sony PlayStation® III Blue Ray Disc Satellite Radio MP3 Compatability •Green Egg Grill in the Cockpit for Grilling •All Major Credit Cards Accepted
inshore/nearshore
Inshore/Nearshore Fishing On the Alabama Gulf Coast, you have the opportunity to fish in the Bay, Bayou, Delta or Nearshore. Each venue provides a variety of fish. Short fishing trips (4 hours) as well as all day fishing trips are available. Each boat provides bait, tackle and fishing licenses. You will need a cooler for your drinks and snacks. The goal of each captain is to provide a safe, fun, memorable fishing trip for your group. Children are most welcomed! Captains enjoy their work and are willing to share their skills so that you will have a successful trip. When you call your captain to book a fishing trip, please leave a message because he/she may be fishing at the time. Your call will receive a response and together you can plan your trip.
A LITTLE LEGAL
ALL JACK’D UP CHARTERS
SanRoc Cay 21’ Sea Pro Passengers: 1-4
24’ Cape Horn “Offshore Series” Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Chip Cason Phone: 251-654-2474 Email: captcleet@yahoo.com Inshore/Nearshore. Fishing license, bait and tackle provided. Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Mackerel, Blue Fish.
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Captain: Michael Choron Phone: 850-384-9059 Phone: 850-492-6377 Email: choronenterprises@gmail.com Website: www.alljackdupcharters.com Affordable, Family Friendly, Year-Round Fishing trips for all ages. We offer Inshore/ Nearshore and Offshore Fishing Trips.“Red Snapper” Fishing Trips when in season.
AQUA DREAM
AUDREY II
Gulf Shores, Orange Beach Alabama and Perdido Key FL - Trailered for client convenience. 24’ Skeeter Passengers: 1-4
Orange Beach Marina 23’ Sea Pro Passengers: 1-4
Captain: Bill Willis Phone: 850-748-5076
Captain: David Brown Phone: 251-981-6246 Phone: 251-942-4037
Email: captbillwillis@yahoo.com Website: www.LostBayFishing.com
Email: brownsinshore@yahoo.com Website: www.BrownsInshore.com
Lost Bay Guide Service specializes in Shallow Water/Back Bay fishing, Offshore fishing and night time Flounder gigging trips with affordable rates, year round specials and a “Catch fish Guarantee”.
Inshore Light Tackle Fishing. Full Time Year Round. 3 Time Top Boat Award. October Rodeo
BABY THERAPY
BAY RANGER
Orange Beach Marina 24’ Pathfinder Passengers: 1-4
SanRoc Cay Marina 22’ Bay Ranger Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Jeffrey Chambliss Phone: 251-979-1209 Phone: 251-981-2463
Captain: Frank Ford Phone: 251-981-4796
Email: chamblisscharters@gmail.com All types Back Bay (Inshore) Fishing including Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Sheephead.
Email: islandtimeinshorefishing@gmail.com Website: www.MyIslandTimeCharters.com Specializing in Year Round fishing for all inshore/ nearshore species. AL & FL license provided. Backbay, inshore, nearshore. ORANGEBEACHFISHINGASSOCIATION.COM • 19
CAPTAIN BLIGH
DOTTIEJO CHARTER SERVICE
Zeke’s Landing Marina 24’ Skeeter Passengers: 1-6
Fort Morgan Marina 32’ Century Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Brent “Hollywood” Shaver Phone: 251-747-0220 Phone: 251-747-5572
Captain: Joe Garris Phone: 251-213-6680
Email: captainbligh12@gmail.com
Email: DottieJoCharterService@yahoo.com Website: www.DottieJoCharterService.com
Inshore, Back Bay, License, Bait & Tackle Furnished, Fly Fishing, 3 Boats Available.
We specialize in family fun trips. 4, 6, or 8 hour trips
EMILY ANN
EXTREME CHAOS CHARTERS
Gulf Shores, AL 24’ Panga Passengers: 1-4
Zeke’s Landing Marina 24’ Blazer Bay Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Mitchell Davis Phone: 251-714-3474
Captain: Doug Maines Phone: 251-200-2776
Email: mitchell0455@msn.com Website: www.AlabamaCoastalCharters.com Inshore/nearshore, trolling trips, shark fishing, shrimping and night fishing 9 p.m. to midnight.
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Email: extremechaoscharters@gmail.com Website: www.fishbonescharterfishing.com Light tackle fishing inshore/nearshore and back bay. Bait, tackle and license included. Bring the kids and GET YOUR FISH-ON!
FIND ME FISHING CHARTERS
FISHBONES
Zeke’s Landing Marina 23’ Custom Reno Passengers: 1-6
Gulf Shores-Orange Beach-Perdido Key, Mobile Bay 23’ Cape Horn Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Dennis M. Treigle Jr. Phone: 850-221-7732 Email: fmfcharters@yahoo.com Website: www.FMFCharters.com Specializing in Inshore and Nearshore Fishing. Speckled Trout, Redfish, Sheephead, Flounder, Snapper, King Mackerel, Pompano. 4, 6 & 8 Hour Trips. Bait, License & Tackle Provided.
Captain: Rick Harbour Phone/Text: 251-504-8976 Email: Rick.Harbour@gmail.com Website: www.teamfishbones.com Affordable, family oriented, nearshore, inshore, offshore. Alabama/Florida licensed year-round fishing. Kids are welcome.“Red Snapper” trips when in season. You bring the refreshments and I have the rest!
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GULF COAST CHARTERS
Caribe Marina 22’ Offshore Passengers: 1-6 Captain: John Sullens Phone: 251-442-5192 Phone: 251-979-4696 Email: freebird.charters@yahoo.com Website: www.freebirdcharterfishing.com Free Bird Charters can take you inshore, nearshore or back bay fishing for speckle trout, redfish, white trout, flounder and specializing in red snapper fishing in the gulf.
KITTYWAKE
Zeke’s Landing Marina 23’ Sea Pro with T-Top Passengers: 1-4 Captain: Kathy Broughton Phone: 251-747-7375 Email: kittywakecharters@yahoo.com Light Tackle Fishing, Inshore, Nearshore, Back Bay. License, Bait & Tackle Provided. Great Family Fun, Fishing Lessons Included.
MISS CAYMEN RUSSELL’S COASTAL FISHING
This free monthly magazine includes: • Dining Guide • Shopping • Beach Happenings and more...
Flora-Bama Marina 26’ Panga Angler Passengers: 1-6 Captain: Ritchie Russell Phone: 251-747-1896
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Email: captritchie1@hotmail.com Website: www.russellscoastalfishing.com Family fun fishing that your kids will love. Specializing in inshore fishing and private Dolphin Cruises. • Customized trips available • 4 & 6 hour trips available • All Day trips available • Night fishing available • Specializes in Shark fishing • Snapper Fishing is a Blast!
MISS MAMMY
NAVIGATOR
Caribe Marina 20’ Pathfinder Passengers: 1-6
Zeke’s Landing Marina 21’ Triumph Passengers: 1-4
Captain: Mike Davis Phone: 251-979-4850
Captain: Mike Weaver Phone: 850-232-4251
Email: m_n_mdavis@gulftel.com Website: www.CaptainMikesInshoreFishing.com
Email: mikew611@gmail.com Website: www.CaptainMikeWeaver.com
4 Hour Inshore, Families & Kids Fishing Trips Welcome.
Family Friendly, Year-Round Inshore and Nearshore Light Tackle Fishing.
Local Marinas
local marinas
ANNAN’S PORT 4680 Burkart Lane Orange Beach, AL 36561 BARBER MARINA 26986 Fish Trap Road Elberta, AL 36530
CARIBE MARINA 28101 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach, AL 36561 DAUPHIN ISLAND MARINA 650 Lemoyne Dr, Dauphin Island, AL 36528 FLORA-BAMA MARINA 29603 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach, AL 36561
FORT MORGAN MARINA 1577 State Highway 180 Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (formerly Gulf Shores Marina) Gulf Shores Yacht Club and Marina 1577 State Highway 180 Gulf Shores, AL 36542 ORANGE BEACH MARINA 27075 Marina Rd Orange Beach, AL 36561 ROMAR MARINA 26350 Cotton Bayou Dr Orange Beach, AL 36561
OBFA Charter Boats proudly docked at these marinas!
SAFE HARBOR MARINA 27212 Marina Rd Orange Beach, AL, 36561
SANROC CAY MARINA 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach, AL 36561 SPORTSMAN’S MARINA 27844 Canal Rd Orange Beach, AL 36561 THE WHARF MARINA 4673 Wharf Pkwy Orange Beach, AL 36561 ZEKE’S LANDING MARINA 26619 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach, AL 36561
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NIGHT SHIFT CHARTER SERVICE NIGHT-TIME GIGGING & BOWFISHING TRIPS, COASTAL DUCK HUNTING
SOUTHERN BEND CHARTERS
Orange Beach, AL Trailered for Customer Convenience Excel 20 Foot Aluminum Center Console Passengers: 1-4
Zeke’s Landing Marina 23’ Sportcraft Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Ron Stone Phone: 251-269-2154
Captain: Landon Bell Phone: 251-901-4858
Email: captron@nightshiftcharterservice.com Fishing Website: www.NightShiftCharterService.com Duck Hunt Website: www.CoastalDuckHunting.com We offer inshore Bowfishing and Flounder Gigging Trips. Our specialty is night time fishing, especially Flounder, considered the best tasting inshore fish you can catch or gig. No sun screen required! Come with us in December and January for the best Coastal Duck hunting around!
Email: bell@southernbendcharters.com Website: www.SouthernBendCharters.com
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Nearshore & Offshore Fishing.
MARITIME COVERAGE CORP. ISLAND WIDE MARINE AGENCY 800-559-6651 FAX 386-671-7793 www.maritimecoverage.com COMPREHENSIVE PASSENGER VESSEL COVERAGE AT AN AFFORDABLE RATE
OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE: • Excursion Vessels: • Head Boats - Dinner Cruises • Charter Fishing Vessels: - Sightseeing - 6 Packs - Multi-Passenger
- Ferries
We at Maritime Coverage Corp. & Island Wide Marine Agency wish the Orange Beach Fleet a most successful 2018 season!
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Experience O R A N G E
B E A C H
M A R I N A
More than shelter Relax. Every need is met at our beautiful, secluded and secure worldclass Marina. Enjoy waterfront shopping at our unique Dockstore and two excellent waterfront dining options at Fisher’s - Upstairs for upscale and Dockside for fun and casual. We offer a wide array of charter fishing options and the best parasailing and jet ski tours on the island. Come see for yourself why discriminating fishermen choose Orange Beach Marina as their port of call.
27075 Marina Road • Orange Beach, AL • 251.981.4207 www.OrangeBeachMarina.com
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PLEASE PERSONA
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We know you love our beach! Gulf Shores and Orange Beach strive to provide a safe, clean, family-friendly environment. You can help protect the coast by observing beach rules and regulations. Enjoy the beach responsibly and safely.
Prohibited items include glass containers, fires, pets & loud music.
E REMOVE ALL AL ITEMS DAILY Any personal property left on the beach one hour after sunset will be removed and disposed of overnight.
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Start your fishing adventure The Big Adventure is the premier charter boat in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Al for offshore fishing. We offer a wide array of deep sea fishing trips ranging from 4 hour bottom fishing trips to multi-day trips out to the oil rigs.
The Big Adventure
BOTTOM FISHING
BIG GAME FISHING
The most popular and most family-friendly option for deep-sea fishing and typically are in the 4 to 10 hr. range. Fish for Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, White Snapper, Triggerfish, Grouper, and even Sharks!
Book one of our popular multi-day trips with us and catch the big ones! Nothing is more exciting than fighting Yellow fin Tuna, Black fin Tuna, Amberjack, Sharks, Swordfish, Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo and more!
DEEP DROP TRIPS
MULTI DAY TRIPS
The Big Adventure is one of very few charter boats in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores that offers deep drop fishing. On these trips you will be dropping your line into waters from 500 feet to almost a half of a mile deep! Typical catches include: All types of grouper, Golden Tilefish, Longtail Bass, Queen, Yellow Eye Snapper and much more!
Lil Adventure
Inshore fishing with 4 hour, 6 hour, and 8 hour trips as well as night trips. We target Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder and much more. We even have specialized shark fishing trips!
For the serious angler, we offer overnight and multi-day fishing excursions. These allow for up to two full days of fishing the deep water canyons and oil rigs where the all big prize fish are! You will be catching Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo, Swordfish and More!
Start your adventure today!
Capt. Jimmy Waller www.bigadventurefishing.com
headboat/party boat
Head Boat/Party Boat Deep Sea Fishing A Head Boat offshore charter boat offers an economical way to get out fishing and usually bring home dinner! All boats are U.S. Coast Guard Inspected, with clean restrooms, clean interior salons, and always helpful, friendly crews. The length of the trip and distance traveled offshore is generally determined by weather, sea conditions and the fish you want to target. Boat sizes – Boats range from 57’ to 65’ in size. Rates, pricing and fees – Boats offer individual and group pricing. You can come alone or bring a large group (50 to 66 people). Fish cleaning is generally .30¢ per pound (whole fish estimated weight). Customary gratuity for your deckhand is 15% to 20% of the trip price. All tackle, bait and license is provided (including Rods and reels, though feel free to bring your own). Remember to bring your own lunch, snacks and beverages.
ESCAPE
Dauphin Island Marina 65’ Bonner Passengers: 1-38 Captain:“Skipper” Thierry Phone: 251-861-5302 Email: capthierry@aol.com Website: www.CaptainMikeOnline.com We take multi-day trips for tunas, wahoo, mahi mahi, marlin and swordfish. Day trips of different lengths for snappers, grouper, trigger fish, spanish and king mackerel. Per person, party boat or private charters available.
MISS E
Flora-Bama Marina 65’ Bonner Passengers: 1-40 Captain: Alex McDuffie Phone: 251-747-4467 Website: www.fishflorabama.com Miss E is a 65 foot fully air conditioned Bonner Head Boat running daily. Accommodates up to 38 passengers. Shared expenses, Families, Small or Large groups. ORANGEBEACHFISHINGASSOCIATION.COM • 29
OUTCAST
ZEKE’S LADY
Caribe Marina 65’ Bonner Passengers: Up to 50
Zeke’s Landing Marina 62’ Party Boat Passengers: Up to 57
Phone: 251-980-8410 Phone: 251-980-8411
Captain: David Dunnam Phone: 251-981-4044 Phone: 800-793-4044
mail: clogel@caribemarina.com Website: www.caribemarina.com Individual Fares – Private Charters All types of fishing Air Conditioned
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Email: info@zekeslanding.com Website: www.ZekesLanding.com 4, 6, 8 & 10 Hour Charter Fishing Trips. Shared Expense and Private Charters available.
multi-passenger
Multi-Passenger Deep Sea Fishing
A multi-passenger offshore charter boat offers many options. These charter boats can carry up to a maximum number of passengers determined by their COI (Certificate of Inspection) issued by the U.S. Coast Guard. The length of the trip and distance traveled offshore is generally determined by weather, sea conditions and the fish you want to target. Boat Sizes - Boats range from 36’ to 65’ in size. One thing the boats have in common is that they are designed to operate in an offshore environment and provide a safe and comfortable ride. These boats are safety inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard. Rates, Pricing and Fees - Most boats offer private fishing charters. This means the fees paid are for the entire group, up to 66 people and for an agreed number of hours. Fish cleaning is generally .30¢ per pound (whole fish estimated weight). Customary gratuity for your deckhand is 15% to 20% of the trip price.
Characteristics of a MultiPassenger Deep Sea Fishing Boat:
• Ideal for people who want to go deep sea fishing and have seven or more people in their group. These boats will accommodate groups of 6 or less, however the private charter rate is slightly higher than their Six Pack counterparts. • Some boats offer per person or walk-on shared expense charters where you can pay to join other passengers, thus keeping the cost per person down. • All boats have a restroom on board. • Most have a shaded area to get out of the sun or an air conditioned cabin. Many are heated as well for comfortable winter fishing.
ANNIE GIRL
AQUASTAR
Zeke’s Landing Marina 62’ Resmondo Passengers: Up to 30
Zeke’s Landing Marina 57’ Gillman Passengers: Up to 18
Captain: Mike Rowell Phone: 251-981-2081
Captain: Jason Vicars Phone: 251-979-9189
Email: fishanniegirl@gmail.com Website: www.anniegirlcharters.com
Email: aquastarfishing@gmail.com Website: www.aquastarcharters.com
All types of Fishing, Tournaments, Overnight, Casino Trips. We Specialize in a Good Time!
Bottom Fishing, Tuna & Billfishing. Air Conditioned and a Big Green Egg Grill.
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BACK DOWN 2
BIG ADVENTURE
Destin Fishing Fleet Marina 210 Hwy 98 E, Destin, FL 57’ Miller Marine Custom Sportfisher Passengers: Up to 11
Zeke’s Landing Marina 60’ Sportfisherman Passengers: Up to 25
Captain: Gary Jarvis Phone: 850-837-9551
Captain: Jimmy Waller Phone: 251-747-4893
Email: gjabd@aol.com Website: www.backdown2.com
Email: jimmer41@hotmail.com Website: www.bigadventurefishing.com Facebook: bigadventurefishingcharters
Our commitment to excellence is why the charter boat Back Down 2 uses Daiwa Saltega and Saltist rods and reels for our anglers. We use the best power pro and monofilament on the market. Our offshore Equipment includes Diawa, Tiagra, and Fin-Nor reels and custom built rods. We use stand up tuna fishing belts and for offshore tournaments we have an international tuna chair.
All Types of Fishing.
C-ROSE
CLASS ACT
Zeke’s Landing Marina 52’ Gillman Passengers: Up to 16
Zeke’s Landing Marina 52’ Miller Passengers: Up to 20
Captain: Dewitt Sightler Jr. Phone: 850-587-4000 Phone: 850-572-3106
Captain: Dale Woodruff Phone: 251-974-5911 Phone: 251-391-0935
Email: crosecharters@yahoo.com Website: www.CroseCharters.com
Email: classactcharters@gmail.com Website: www.classactfishing.net
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Sport Fishing
Bottom Fishing, Billfishing, Overnighters.
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COOL CHANGE
EAGLE EXPRESS
Zeke’s Landing Marina 46’ Custom Passengers: Up to 20
Zeke’s Landing Marina 52’ Miller Passengers: Up to 15
Captain: Joseph Nash Phone: 251-974-5615
Captain: Doug Price Phone: 251-213-5000
Email: captjoenash@gmail.com Website: www.CoolChangeCharter.com
Email: eagleexpresscharters@yahoo.com Website: www.eagleexpresscharters.com
Offshore Bottom Fishing, Big Game Trolling, Redfishing, Inshore Fishing Available. Air Conditioned.
Satellite TV, Big Green Egg, 4 hour to 2 day trips offered. Tournaments
FAIRWATER II
HIGH COTTON
Zeke’s Landing Marina 42’ Sea Harvester Passengers: Up to 22 Captain: Tom Ard Phone: 251-979-2682 Email: tom@orangebeachfish.com Website: www.OrangeBeachFish.com Bottom Fishing & Trolling
SanRoc Cay Marina 55’ Gillman Passengers: Up to 19 Captain: Chris Garner Phone: 251-978-1467 Email: HighCottonCharters@gmail.com Website: www.fishhighcotton.com The High Cotton is a fully equipped Orange Beach Sportfishing boat that offers a variety of fishing opportunities that range from half day trips up to multi-day overnight trips in Orange Beach, Alabama. Overnight trips offer a chance to target fish such as Marlin, Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo, and Swordfish. Orange Beach day fishing trips usually target Red Snapper, Grouper, Trigger Fish, Amberjack, Beeliners, King Mackerel and Cobia.
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INTIMIDATOR
Orange Beach Marina 65’ Custom Passengers: Up to 43 Captain: Johnny Greene Phone: 251-747-2872 Email: fishorangebeach@gmail.com Website: www.GulfShoresDeepSeaFishing.com
INTRUDER
Zeke’s Landing Marina 53’ Sportfisherman Passengers: Up to 19 Captain: Sonny Alawine Phone: 251-747-7367 Email: captcheeze@yahoo.com
We proudly serve as the platform for the discriminating sportsman who expects the very best in a fishing adventure. With a big 65’ boat and 28 years of experience in the business we will guide you in the right direction for fishing and fun!
All types Gulf Fishing. From 4 hour to 3 day trips.
ISLAND GIRL
MISS JENNY
Zeke’s Landing Marina 50’ Glenn Young Passengers: Up to 20
Zeke’s Landing Marina 58’ Harkers Island Passengers: Up to 27
Captain: Brian Lynch Phone: 251-747-0217 Phone: 251-979-0337
Captain: Matt Boles Phone: 251-550-0672
Email: fishislandgirl@yahoo.com Website: www.FishIslandGirl.com www.OrangeBeachCharterBoat.com All Types Saltwater Fishing. 34 • ALABAMA CHARTER BOAT FISHING DIRECTORY
Email: bolesmatt47@gmail.com Website: www.fishmissjennycharters.com Miss Jenny is a 58’ Harkers Island that is very big and very heavy. Great for comfortable rides to great fishing spots. Miss Jenny does a lot of trolling, bottom fishing and deep drops around structures. Miss Jenny has a great A/C, toilet, shower, places to lay down and sit comfortably. Miss Jenny also has a walk around deck so if you are tired of fishing you can relax on our bench up on the bow. Excellent radio with Bose speakers.
LEGACY
Zeke’s Landing Marina 40’ Michael Fitz Passengers: Up to 22
RIP TIDE
Zeke’s Landing Marina 45’ Resmondo Passengers: Up to 20
Captain: Gary Goodwin Phone: 251-942-2020
Captain: Seth Wilson Phone: 251-981-1500 Phone: 251-543-6291
Email: jamiegcharters23@yahoo.com Website: www.LegacyCharters.net
Email: fishriptide@gmail.com Website: www.FishRipTide.com
Bottom Fishing & Blue Water Fishing.
Affordable family fishing, private and shared expense trips.
SEA HUNTER
SEA SPRAY
SanRoc Cay Marina 62’ Resmondo Passengers: Up to 28
Orange Beach Marina 65’ Resmondo Passengers: Up to 10
Captain: Ricky McDuffie Second Captain: Adam McDuffie Phone: 251-747-4468
Captain: Bill Staff Phone: 251-979-3631
Email: captainrickymcduffie@yahoo.com Website: www.orangebeachfishing.com Having fun and catching fish for 40 years. All types of Fishing. Fully Air Conditioned. |When the Sea Hunter goes out, the fish come in! We love fishing and you will too. Our team does the best job to make your fishing experience a pleasurable one.
Email: captainbill@seaspraycharterfishing.com Website: www.SeaSprayCharterFishing.com Celebrating 36 years of deep sea fishing on the Gulf of Mexico! Captain Bill Staff will make your charter fishing trip one to remember. The Sea Spray specializes in tuna fishing, specifically the yellowfin tuna. Your catch might also include blue marlin, white marlin, dolphin (mahi-mahi), wahoo, amberjack, swordfish, sailfish, triggerfish, grouper, and snapper.
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SHADY LADY
Zeke’s Landing Marina 60’ Sportfisherman Passengers: Up to 40 Captain: Brian Daniels Phone: 850-516-9760 Email: brian@briandanielsguideservice.com Website: www.BrianDanielsGuideService.com Equipped with Air Conditioning, 2 Restrooms, TV/ VCR, DVD, Microwave, Fridge, Satellite Stereo, Shower, Green Egg Grill and Ice Maker. Sleeps 8. All Types of Fishing.
SUMMER BREEZE
Annan’s Port 55’ Resmondo Passengers: Up to 20 Captain: Brian Annan Phone: 251-747-7777 Phone: 251-981-3119 Email: gulfrebel@gulftel.com Website: www.gulfrebelcharters.com Air Conditioned. Bait & Tackle Furnished. 4680 Burkart Lane, Orange Beach, AL 36561 36 • ALABAMA CHARTER BOAT FISHING DIRECTORY
SOUTHWIND
Zeke’s Landing Marina 40’ Sea Harvester Passengers: Up to 20 Captain: Brett Russell Jr. Phone: 334-202-9761 Phone: 251-979-2682 Email: tom@orangebeachfish.com Website: www.orangebeachfish.com Bottom fishing and trolling
SUMMER BREEZE II
Zeke’s Landing Marina 60’ Custom Resmondo Passengers: Up to 30 Captain: Bobby Walker, LM Phone: 251-981-6159 Phone: 251-747-3575 Email: captainbobbywalker@yahoo.com Website: www.BobbyWalker.com Bottom Fishing, Marlin, Tuna, Tournament Fishing.
six passenger “six pack”
Six Passenger “Six Pack” Deep Sea Fishing A six (6) passenger offshore charter boat is also known as a “Six Pack” boat. These boats can carry 1 to 6 passengers at a time. Many trips are taken with 2 to 3 people. Depending on the length of the trip you have chosen, you may either stay nearshore or go further offshore. There is usually a direct correlation between the length of the charter trip and the distance you can go offshore. Weather and sea conditions are also factors as well as the fish you want to target. Boat Sizes - Boats range from 30’ to 50’ in size. One thing the boats have in common is that they are designed to operate in a nearshore to offshore environment and provide a safe and comfortable ride. Rates, Pricing and Fees - Most boats offer private fishing charters. This means the fees paid are for the entire group, 1 to 6 people and for an agreed number of hours. Some six pack boats do offer shared expense trips. Fish cleaning is generally .30¢ per pound (whole fish estimated weight). Customary gratuity for your deckhand is 15% to 20% of the trip price.
Characteristics of a Six Passenger “Six Pack” Deep Sea Fishing Boat: • Ideal for people who want to go deep sea fishing in small groups of up to 6 people maximum. • These boats can take you near the beach (nearshore fishing) or offshore (deep sea fishing). • All boats have a restroom on board. • Most have a shaded area to get out of the sun or an air conditioned cabin. Many are heated as well for comfortable winter fishing.
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ANOTHER GETAWAY
Caribe Marina 26’ Sedan Passengers: 1-6
Sportsman Marina 46’ Hatteras Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Gordon Burdette Phone: 205-587-2195 Phone: 251-981-0933
Captain: Don McPherson Call/Text: 251-752-0235
Email: captgburdette@gmail.com
Email: getawaycharters@yahoo.com Website: www.getawaycharters.com
All types of Fishing, Air Conditioned, Family and Corporate Fun.
Bottom Fishing, Deepwater Fishing, Trolling, Family Fishing, Offshore Big Game Trolling.
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BAD HABIT
Zeke’s Landing Marina 36’ Topaz Express Passengers: 1-6 Captain: Tyler Arnould Phone: 251-223-3944 Phone: 251-424-4344 Email: arnould_tyler@yahoo.com Facebook@badhabitcharters Trolling and Bottom Fishing trips. Air Conditioned. Big Green Egg Grill onboard. 4 hour trips up to 24 hour trips available
BENT MOMENTS
Caribe Marina 22’ Nautic Star Hybrid Passengers: 1-6 Captain: Billy Howell Phone: 601-938-7161 Email: bentoutfittersfishing@gmail.com Facebook@bentoutfittersfishing Inshore and nearshore fishing within 9 miles of Alabama shores. 38 • ALABAMA CHARTER BOAT FISHING DIRECTORY
BARELY LEGAL
SanRoc Cay 34’ Newton Passengers: 1-6 Captain: Chip Cason Phone: 251-654-2474 Email: captcleet@yahoo.com
Fishing license, bait and tackle provided. Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Mackerel, Blue Fish.
BIG JOB
Orange Beach, AL 46’ Robert Graves Custom Sportfisherman Passengers: 1-6 Captain Shawn Hall Phone: 251-802-0662 Phone: 251-747-4893 Email: Jimmer41@hotmail.com Website: www.Bigadventurefishing.com Find on fb @ Big Adventure Fishing Charters All types of bottom fishing and trolling near shore and off shore. Family oriented crew!! We love kids!!!
BOLL WEEVIL
Zeke’s Landing Marina 38’ Buskens Passengers: 1-6
CHIPPER’S CLIPPER
Orange Beach Marina 42’ Custom Sportfisherman Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Tom Ard Phone: 251-979-2682
Captain: Charles W.“Chip” Day Phone: 251-981-1943 Phone: 251-952-8247
Email: tom@orangebeachfish.com Website:www.OrangeBeachFish.com
Email: chipclip42@gmail.com Website: www.ChippersClipper.com
Bottom Fishing & Trolling.
Bottom Fishing & Deep Water Red Snapper, Grouper Fishing. Trolling: Wahoo, Dolphin, Tuna, Marlin.
CLEAR CUT
DADDY’S BABY
Sportsman Marina 44’ Miller Passengers: 1-6 Captain: Eddie Thompson Phone: 251-979-1167 Email: je.fish@hotmail.com Website: www.eagleexpressfishing.com Satellite TV, Big Green Egg, 4 hr to 2 day trips offered, Tournaments
Zeke’s Landing Marina 38’ Hatteras Passengers: 1-6 Captain: Dale Woodruff Phone: 251-391-0935 Email: marinesuv@aol.com Website: www.ClassActFishing.net Trolling and Bottom Fishing Air Conditioned Cabin Nice, clean boat ORANGEBEACHFISHINGASSOCIATION.COM • 39
DISTRACTION CHARTERS
DOUBLE JERK
Orange Beach Marina 42’ Hatteras Passengers: 1-6
Orange Beach Marina Deep Sea Fishing Charters 2004 45’ Viking Convertible Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Troy Frady Phone: 251-975-8111 Email: distractioncharters@gmail.com Website: www.DistractionCharters.com
Captain: Chad Loper Phone: 251-980-1902 Phone: 251-610-7666 Email: loperconst@aol.com Website: www.doublejerk.com
We are the leader in family deep sea fishing. All charters are “G” rated. Kids are welcome. No deposit required and offer complimentary fish cleaning. Easy online bookings that are hassle free.
We specialize in Reef and Pelagic trips.
FISH TRAP II
FISH ON
SanRoc Cay Marina 35’ Resmondo Passengers: 1-6
SanRoc Cay Marina 33’ Crosby Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Al Keahl Phone: 251-747-8102 Phone: 251-550-8887
Captain: Al Keahl Phone: 251-747-8102 Phone: 251-550-8887
Email: sales@fishtrapcharters.biz Website: www.FishTrapCharters.biz
Email: sales@fishtrapcharters.biz Website: www.FishTrapCharters.biz
We absolutely specialize in Family Fishing Charters! FISH TRAP CHARTERS MISSION To treat our customers as we would like to be treated. Our business rests upon the foundation of Satisfaction, Fairness and Courtesy. We strive to make your fishing experience a memorable one.
We absolutely specialize in Family Fishing Charters! FISH TRAP CHARTERS COMPANY MISSION To treat our customers as we would like to be treated. Our business rests upon the foundation of Satisfaction, Fairness and Courtesy. We strive to make your fishing experience a memorable one. 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 Hour Trips. Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Nearshore & Offshore.
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FREE BIRD CHARTERS
Caribe Marina 38’ Topaz Passengers: 1-6 Captain: John Sullens Phone: 251-442-5192 Phone: 251-979-4696 Email: freebird.charters@yahoo.com Website: www.freebirdcharterfishing.com We fish for Cobia, Bull Redfish, Spanish and King Mackerel, Dolphin, Sheepshead, Vermillion Snapper, Triggerfish, Grouper, Amberjack and specialize in Red Snapper (in season).
GETAWAY
Sportsman Marina 36’ Hatteras Passengers: 1-6 Captain: Reuben Ware Call/Text: 251-752-0235 Email: getawaycharters@yahoo.com Website: www.getawaycharters.com Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Family Fishing.
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GULF REBEL
Bear Point Harbor 27’ Sea Fox Passengers: 1-6
Annan’s Port 44’ Custom Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Donald Roy, Jr. Phone: 337-242-9276 Phone: 337-258-8965
Captain: Brian Annan Phone: 251-747-7777 Phone: 251-981-3119
Email: don@www.gulfislandcharters.net Website: www.gulfislandcharters.com Best PRIVATE charter/dolphin and sunset cruises on the Island for FAMILY and FRIENDS. We offer 4 and 5 hour nearshore trolling, bottom, inshore fishing trips. Swim, grill and chill cruise, blue angles excursion and wave runner rentals.
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HYDRA SEA
40’ Cabo Passengers: 1-6 Captain: Andrew Graham Phone: 205-657-4425 Email: andy953@charter.net Enjoy Family Fun Fishing! We welcome children! Air Conditioned Cabin with Clean Restroom. We offer day trips and all types of fishing specializing in Bottom Fishing and Trolling. Tackle, Bait and Licenses are included.
JESSICA MICHELLE C & R CHARTERS
Barber Marina 65’ Hatteras Passengers: 1-6 Captain: Chris Willour Phone: 218-460-9609 Email: chris@candrcharters.com Website: www.candrcharters.com Facebook: C & R Charters All types of trips. Bottom fishing and trolling. Air conditioned, full kitchen, grill, 3 bdrm/3bath, large salon and fishing deck. Great for family and corporate trips. 44 • ALABAMA CHARTER BOAT FISHING DIRECTORY
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Zeke’s Landing Marina 36’ Hatteras Passengers: 1-6 Captain: Gary Goodwin Phone: 251-942-2020 Email: jamiegcharters23@yahoo.com Website: JamieGCharters.com Bottom Fishing, Trolling Trips, Tournaments, Overnight Trips, Cobia Fishing.
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Orange Beach Marina 38’ Libby Passengers: 1-6 Captain: Peter Fill Phone: 251-981-4510 Email: stella@centurylink.net Website: www.YankeeStar.com Trolling and bottom fishing. Family fishing. Children welcome. 4, 6, 8 hour trips. Air conditioned. ORANGEBEACHFISHINGASSOCIATION.COM • 51
excursion cruises
Excursion Cruises While at the Gulf, do you ever want to do something different? Take an Excursion Cruise and explore the back-bay waters of Orange Beach! A calm Excursion Cruise is a wonderful introduction to life on the water. All age groups can relax and feel safe. Cruise with US Coast Guard licensed Captains, local experts on the bays, waterways and native wildlife. Call today to book Lifetime Memories!
Wild Life Cruise Enjoy an astonishing day on the water with amazing views of natural landscapes and beautiful blue skies. You’ll also get a unique and up-close perspective watching migratory and coastal birds, native wildlife, and bottle-nose dolphins at play. Bring a picnic and enjoy the wonderful sites while making new memories with family and friends. Real Estate Cruise If you’re in the market for a water front home, schedule an Excursion Cruise to see the local real estate market from a different point of view. Party Cruise An Excursion Cruise is a fun way to signify a special occasion! Schedule a cruise for your bachelor or bachelorette party, birthday party or anniversary and celebrate in style! Family Reunions Plan an Excursion Cruise for your family reunion. Bring picnic lunches and enjoy a meaningful way to enjoy sharing special time together.
ORANGE BEACH EXCURSIONS
Zeke’s Landing Marina Passengers: 8 Person Minimum – 24 Person Maximum Captain: Doug Maines Phone: 251-200-2776 Website: www.orangebeachexcursions.com Email: OBexcursions@gmail.com Orange Beach Excursions is a fun family cruise for all. We cruise the back waters of beautiful Orange Beach in search of Dolphins and other local species. Shoot for the Grand Slam while on your tour. Try to find 5 different species like a Blue Herron, a Pelican, a Dolphin, a Turtle and an Osprey. You can do it! 52 • ALABAMA CHARTER BOAT FISHING DIRECTORY
MARINA MARIE
Orange Beach, AL Trailored For Customer Convenience 2520 Parker Passengers: 1-6 Captain: Larry Hammett Phone: 251-550-9632 Email: lchammett72@gmail.com Specializing in family fun, sunset and dolphin cruises, offshore and inshore fishing.
Alabama’s Artificial Reef Program... A Brief History Alabama has the largest permitted artificial reef program in the world. The natural bottom offshore of Alabama is predominately flat sand bottom. This bottom type attracts few fish that are either commercially or recreationally valuable. However, it has long been known that if a vertical relief is created, many reef fish such as snappers and groupers will be attracted. Artificial reefs, over time, will appear as natural reefs with similar communities of encrusting organisms and bait fish. As various encrusting organisms, such as corals and sponges, cover the artificial reef material, small animals take up residence. As these small animals become abundant, larger animals are attracted and feed upon them and so on until a complete reef food web is created. At that point the artificial reef functions as a natural reef. Alabama’s artificial reef building program started in 1953 when the Orange Beach Charter Fishing Association asked the authority to place 250 car bodies off Baldwin County, Alabama. This proved to be very successful and in the years since, many different types of materials have been placed offshore of Alabama. These have included additional car bodies, culverts, bridge rubble, barges, boats and planes. In 1974-75, in an excellent example of State/Federal cooperation, several “ghost-fleeted” liberty ships were sunk in five locations off Mobile and Baldwin Counties in 80 to 93 feet of water. In 1987, a general permit was issued by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers creating specific areas offshore of Alabama for the creation of artificial reefs. These were created in order to provide areas for these materials in order to coordinate with other users of the offshore area. In 1987 the areas encompassed almost 800 square miles. REEF - EX is the program name associated with the concept of deploying MARANATHA obsolete military combat tanks in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean as artificial reefs. The initial deployment under this program was on June 1, 1994 with the initial deployment of six tanks. With the successful completion of this deployment, the mechanisms were in place for the deployment of hundreds of tanks in the future. In 1993, the U. S. military, in addressing Intracoastal Canal the need to de-militarize obsolete battle 114’ Reefmaker Work Boat tanks, realized that immersion in seawater was an acceptable method. The idea of using Captain: David Walter these obsolete materials to create artificial Phone: 251-979-2200 reefs was born. The idea was presented to the Alabama Department of Conservation Email: reefmaker@gulftel.com and Natural Resources, Marine Resources Website: www.ReefMaker.net Division and development of an operation plan began. As plans developed the full Available for towing and salvage work. extent of the impact this program will 114’ x 30’ with only a 5.5’ draft. 800 hp, 250 KW; Complete workshop 12,000 gallons of fuel; 7,000 gallons of potable have on the reef fisheries and associated water; 30’ spuds; 20 ton crane. Ideally suitable for shallow economy of Alabama became obvious. It is water work on bridges, structures, diving platform, workshop an outstanding and creative way to convert for experimental projects. Reasonable rates. swords to plowshares. ■ ORANGEBEACHFISHINGASSOCIATION.COM • 53
Captain John Hollingshead A Life Well Lived September 22, 1946 - January 10, 2018 Captain John Hollingshead, a Vietnam War Veteran, was a local charter boat captain for the past 46 years. His life was devoted to his boat, the Gulf and fishing. During his life, he was a lifeguard at Pensacola Beach for 12 years, a competitive surfer and an avid scuba diver. John was retired from the State of Florida as a Department of Environmental Specialist. He enjoyed bird watching and was a supporter of the Audubon Society. John proudly served on the OBFA Board of Directors for many years and made an extra effort to attend each meeting. Always one to support the mission of the association, John made motions which moved meetings forward. Each year, he would arrive early at the OBFA office in hopes of being the first captain to pay his dues! Striving to uphold the fishing association standards, John sought previous copies of the Charter Boat Directory for reference. John will be missed by his family, those who thought of him as family, his friends, and his customers. He was very proud of his Irish heritage.
~ John’s Favorite Irish Blessing ~ May the road rise up to meet you May the wind be ever at your back May the sun shine warm upon your face And the rain fall softly on your fields And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
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