Water Dog Charters
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Water Dog Charters

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(53 reviews)
Map of Orange Beach, AL, United States
Perdido Beach Boulevard
Orange Beach, AL, United States
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Water Dog Charters is family owned and operated, geared to chartering deep sea fishing trips from the experienced angler to first-time families for over 30 years. They are a child-friendly charter company that encourages taking children and exposing them to the outdoor wonders the Gulf of Mexico has to offer.

Relax and enjoy your trip aboard the ‘Water Dog’, a spacious 38’ Crusader. She has a nice and comfortable enclosed cabin with cold air-conditioning and clean restroom. There are bunks downstairs for those who will need a nap after all the fish catching action they endure!

The Water Dog comes powered by a 300 HP Cummins C-series and can comfortably accommodate up to 6 anglers. She is also rigged with modern navigational and fish finding electronics to save your time while searching for a big one.

Your trip will be targeting species such as Red Snapper, Wahoo, Spanish Mackerel, Vermilion Snapper, King Mackerel, Black or Scamp Grouper and possibly some types of Sharks. You will be mainly concentrating on light and heavy tackle trolling and bottom fishing.

The crew will take care of everything you will need for your deep sea fishing adventure! They provide bait, license, and tackle for you and your guests. All you would need to bring is whatever food and drinks you will need for the trip.

Book your adventure now and let Water Dog Charters take you on your trip of a lifetime!

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 hour cruise/trolling trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Dec 31
    US $850
    Get ready to set sail on a thrilling 3 hour cruise aboard the Water Dog that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. Embark on this exciting journey as we navigate the beautiful waters, taking in the stunning coastal scenery and feeling the refreshing breeze on your face. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to bond with nature, and create lasting memories. So grab your sense of adventure and join us! Book your trip now and get ready for an unforgettable experience on the Gulf of Mexico
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $900
    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 (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    US $900
    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
    6 Hour – Troll / Bottom Fish (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $1,350
    This is our #1 fishing trip during the summer months. You will be trolling for King Mackerel and catching Vermilion Snapper along with other Snapper species. The package includes rods, reels, tackle, bait, and licenses. Red Snapper season for 2024 to be announced
  • Private trip
    6 Hour – Troll / Bottom Fish (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    US $1,350
    This is our #1 fishing trip during the summer months. You will be trolling for King Mackerel and chasing Vermilion Snapper as well as other Snapper species. The package includes rods, reels, tackle, bait, and licenses. Red Snapper season for 2023 runs seven days a week from June 1st until August 24th
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $1,800
    Add a few more hours to your bottom fishing time. The species targeted are a variety of snapper species (red snapper when in season) along with other reef fish. Red Snapper season for 2024 to be announced
  • Private trip
    10 hour trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $2,250
    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. Red Snapper season for 2024 to be announced
  • Private trip
    12 hour trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $2,700
    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. Red Snapper season for 2024 to be announced
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FAQs about Water Dog Charters

Water Dog Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $850 per group - 3 hour cruise/trolling trip (3 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 6 Hour – Troll / Bottom Fish (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 6 Hour – Troll / Bottom Fish (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,250 per group - 10 hour trip (10 hours)
  • US $2,700 per group - 12 hour trip (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Water Dog Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
Trips booked with Water Dog Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • First Mate (Customary 20% (NOT INCLUDED IN TRIP COST)
  • Fishing License
Water Dog Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (8-15 miles)
Water Dog Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Water Dog Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

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

Crusader (Sportfishing) originally built in 1991. Powered by a 300HP Cummins C-seri engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 15 knots.

Length
34 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
8-15 miles

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 53 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish
91%
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Jim S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good times

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 21, 2023
Captain had good equipment and had us on some fish in plenty of time for our 4 hr trip. Would def go again.
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Johnny B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great service & better fishing!

VERIFIED   6 Hour – Troll / Bottom Fish (AM) on May 30, 2023
The captain and deckhand were helpful in everything and worked really hard to put us on fish. We’ll definitely be back!!
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Erik M.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day afternoon trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour – Troll / Bottom Fish (PM) on June 24, 2021
Can’t say enough good things about this crew or trip. Went with my husband and 14 y/o (boy), 9 y/o (girl) and 7 y/o (boy)....
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Van B.
Muscle Shoals, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Grandson and Deck hand Tyson won the day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 24, 2022
Tyson made sure that our Grandson’s first Deep Sea fishing excursion was one for the books! He helped him and made sure he...
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Jason C.
Spring Hill, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6hrs reef

VERIFIED   6 hour SPRING BREAK SPECIAL on March 16, 2023
Water conditions we crazy rough, but the Water Dog and crew persevered! We found the bite and stayed on it. Would recommend...
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