Southwind is exactly what the doctor ordered for anyone who has the itch to fish the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach areas. If you are looking for a fully customized fishing experience on your next holiday, you have found the right place.

Enjoy a lot of artificial reefs, cruise the coast and head up to 15 miles offshore. Most of the trips will most likely wear you out battling big and hard-fighting fish so get ready to have a nice light tackle and live bait workout.

All this fantastic sport fishing is available aboard the ‘Southwind,’ a 42’ Sea Harvester walk-around boat. Her twin 330 HP Cummins engines will power you to the hottest grounds in the area, and the top-notch electronics will help you locate the fish.

The Southwind is rigged with everything you need to make a great catch possible. As well as that, you will find plenty of space for up to 18 anglers, a flybridge to take in all the beauty of the surrounding areas, a comfortable restroom, and an air-conditioned cabin.

You will be able to catch-and-release Amberjack and Red Snapper year-round, target Barracuda, Cobia, and Red Grouper, go for Kingfish and Triggerfish and get your hands on Mangrove Snapper. Trolling, jigging, and bottom fishing will be your techniques for the day.

All trips come with quality rods, reels, and tackle, as well as lures, bait, and fishing licenses. Just bring your adventurous spirit and desire to catch some fish!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Intro (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $1,200
    The crew's basic introduction trip, perfect for a fun-filled time out on the Gulf of Mexico! An intro to deep sea fishing the whole family will love. These 4 hours consist of trolling nearshore for Spanish and King Mackerel.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Intro (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    US $1,200
    The crew's basic introduction trip, perfect for a fun-filled time out on the Gulf of Mexico! An intro to deep sea fishing the whole family will love. These 4 hours consist of trolling nearshore for Spanish and King Mackerel.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $1,750
    Book this trip and get ready for some bottom fishing and trolling for Triggerfish, Snapper, Mackerel, and many other species.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    US $1,750
    You will be able to enjoy bottom fishing and trolling for Triggerfish, Snapper, and Mackerel, just to name a few.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    US $2,400
    This 8-hour trip will take you trolling and bottom fishing for Snapper, Triggerfish, and other species up to 15 miles out.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $3,500
    If you want to spend maximum time on the water,this trip is just what the doctor ordered. You will have the waters all to yourselves, where you will be able to target various types of fish by trolling and bottom fishing. You can expect to target Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, Amberjack, Barracuda, and other species depending on the season.
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FAQs about Southwind

Southwind offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $120 per person after 8 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Intro (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $120 per person after 8 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Intro (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,750 per group, additional US $175 per person after 8 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,750 per group, additional US $175 per person after 8 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group, additional US $240 per person after 8 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $3,500 per group, additional US $350 per person after 8 guests - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Southwind, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Southwind include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • First Mate (Customary 20% (NOT INCLUDED IN TRIP COST))
  • Fishing License

Southwind offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Southwind offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Southwind include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Meet the Charter Operator

Orange Beach Fish Charter Service
Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
ID & license verified
288 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since January 2015
Orange Beach Fish Charter Service is a team of not only knowledgeable but also highly experienced captains. Each and every one of them is a true professional who can cater to anglers of all ages and expertise. The team are fun and family-friendly and enjoy introducing younger anglers to the art of fishing. Orange Beach Fish Charter Service caters to both family outings and company trips, such as team buildings and corporate charters.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Sea Harvester (Walkaround) originally built in 1989. Powered by 2 330HP Cummins 6BTA engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 15 knots.

Length
42 ft
Capacity
18 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
First Mate
Customary 20% (NOT INCLUDED IN TRIP COST)
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No min. age, life jackets supplied
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 76 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Lisa G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great crew, Great trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Intro (AM) on November 24, 2023
We booked our trip over our yearly family vacation and the original day we were supposed to go, it was rainy and horrible weather. ...
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Craig A.
Fultondale, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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3/4 day trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on July 29, 2023
Great experience on the Southwind with Captain Brett and deckhand Harrison!  We had a group of ten men and had plenty of...
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Jeff B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Charter

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Intro (AM) on March 12, 2024
We just went out for a short 4 hour trip with kids and had a blast. Plenty of fish and had a great time.
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Sterrick M.
Helena, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Southwind for the WIN

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (PM) on June 10, 2023
Southwind provided an Excellent experience for our group. We were extremely happy with this charter. Caught lots of great fish....
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Haley O.
Jackson, Mississippi
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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8 hour trip with Captain Brett

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 23, 2023
Better than we could have imagined! Capt brett was great and we loved DJ the deckhand! We will be booking again soon! We caught...
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