Blue Water Charters 

5.0
(74 reviews)
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State licensed
 22830 Brown Lane, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States–

Blue Water Charters 

Orange Beach, AL, United States
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24 ft
4
5.0
(74 reviews)

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Whether you're with a group of friends and want to test your fishing skills or you want to introduce your kids to the joys of angling, Blue Water Charters is the way to go! Operating from Fort Morgan, AL to Pensacola, FL, It marries premier service with this productive fishery to bring you one of the best saltwater experiences in the Gulf of Mexico! Additionally, Captain James was nominated as 2019 Charter Captain of the year!

Captain James Bertrand invites you to join him onboard Reely Miss B'Haven a 24' Sailfish center console. Built in 2019, her design allows for easy movement from aft to fore while chasing the bite, especially useful when hooking up trophy-sized predators. She can accommodate up to 4 people.

The boat is rigged with the latest and greatest electronics that include a Minn Kota Terrova trolling motor with Spotlock, a Lowrance 4G Radar and Lowrance Carbon 12 chart/sonar, Sirius XM Marine Weather, Bluetooth stereo, sat phone, and personal locator beacon, and also padded seating all around to keep you comfortable on the water.

All the required safety equipment is found on board as safety is a priority for all of the guests.

Looking to test the waters and do some light fishing? The inshore 4-hour trip will see you go after the A-listers of inshore fishing: Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, and Flounder. For the best chance to experience the full offer the waters of Alabama have to offer, head out on the 6-hour trip.

You can hook up everything from powerful Cobia and Amberjack to the various delicious Snapper species.

If you want to try something new, you can hit the waters close to the coast under the cover of night; the hundreds of dock lights provide an exciting opportunity to fish without the heat of the sun.

Blue Water Charters provides a premier fishing experience for all its guests!

Whether you're with a group of friends and want to test your fishing skills or you want to introduce your kids to the joys of angling, Blue Water Charters is the way to go! Operating from Fort Morgan, AL to Pensacola, FL, It marries premier service with this productive fishery to bring you one of the best saltwater experiences in the Gulf of Mexico! Additionally, Captain James was nominated as 2019 Charter Captain of the year!

Captain James Bertrand invites you to join him onboard Reely Miss B'Haven a 24' Sailfish center console. Built in 2019, her design allows for easy movement from aft to fore while chasing the bite, especially useful when hooking up trophy-sized predators. She can accommodate up to 4 people.

The boat is rigged with the latest and greatest electronics that include a Minn Kota Terrova trolling motor with Spotlock, a Lowrance 4G Radar and Lowrance Carbon 12 chart/sonar, Sirius XM Marine Weather, Bluetooth stereo, sat phone, and personal locator beacon, and also padded seating all around to keep you comfortable on the water.

All the required safety equipment is found on board as safety is a priority for all of the guests.

Looking to test the waters and do some light fishing? The inshore 4-hour trip will see you go after the A-listers of inshore fishing: Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, and Flounder. For the best chance to experience the full offer the waters of Alabama have to offer, head out on the 6-hour trip.

You can hook up everything from powerful Cobia and Amberjack to the various delicious Snapper species.

If you want to try something new, you can hit the waters close to the coast under the cover of night; the hundreds of dock lights provide an exciting opportunity to fish without the heat of the sun.

Blue Water Charters provides a premier fishing experience for all its guests!

Blue Water Charters, LLC.
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Blue Water Charters, LLC.
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2 Hour Trip - Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Trip - Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
Pompano
Flounder
+1
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore Trolling
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
+3
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Black Drum
Redfish
Ladyfish
+4
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Gag)
+5
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Deep Sea Trip-(6 person max)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+5
US $1,650
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

5.0
74 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (74)

What anglers say

93%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
91%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (74)

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Jonathan Best
Jonathan Best
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
First time for my daughters
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on August 4, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

This was the first time for my daughters. They were a bit nervous but Captain James was great helping them out. He walked them through how to work certain tackle, bait their hooks properly and how far down to drop the bait. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area and put us on the fish right away. We targeted Snapper throughout the trip and caught several. In the end my girls had a blast and want to do it again.

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Blue Water Charters, LLC.
Response from Charter operator

Thank you guys! See you again soon.

Quentin Cole
Quentin Cole
Repeat angler
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2023
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Had a blast!!!
3 Hour Trip - Inshore on September 12, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

Captain Bertrand was great. He put his on some areas where they were fish, we just weren’t landing them. But he also kept bringing us to new spots where we could finally catch some and once we got there, we tore them up. I would highly recommend using him and plan on using him again. 

Blue Water Charters, LLC.
Response from Charter operator

Thank you guys! See you again soon.

Justin Dorris
Justin Dorris
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on October 6, 2026 • 4 adults

fish just not biting!! we had a great time guide worked us into as many spots as he could weather was bad..

Blue Water Charters, LLC.
Response from Charter operator

Thank you Justin. Hope to see you next time in Orange Beach.

Kelly Rogers
Kelly Rogers
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome trip!
2 Hour Trip - Inshore on September 22, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

My son and i had a great time. Caught lots of fish and Captain James Bertrand is the best!! Hope to see you again next year Captain James for the 6hr trip thanks again.

Blue Water Charters, LLC.
Response from Charter operator

Heck yeah! thank you guys. See you next year for offshore trip!

Andrew Snyders
Andrew Snyders
us
Washington, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with James
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on October 20, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Reported catch:
Flounder
Blue Water Charters, LLC.
Response from Charter operator

Thank you! Hope to see you next vacation.

FAQs about Blue Water Charters

Blue Water Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Trip - Inshore (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip - Inshore (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore Trolling (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 8 Hour Deep Sea Trip-(6 person max) (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Blue Water Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet On 24' Sailfish only
  • GPS Lowrance HDS Carbon 12
  • Fishfinder Lowarance HDS Carbon 12
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor Minn Kota Ulterra 112# (72'/36v) with I Pilot
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box Yeti coolers
  • Radar Lowrance 4G
Trips booked with Blue Water Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano.)
  • Live bait (Live bait is a key component of our trips, both inshore and offshore. We will spend a little time at the beginning of trip catching live bait when it is needed. Many times the captain will have live bait ready also. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We do not charge anything extra for cleaning fish. At the end of the trip Captain will clean and bag the fish fillets for you to enjoy!)
  • Drinks (We keep a large yeti cooler onboard stocked with cold water and ice. There will usually be a few gatorades, sodas, and assorted drinks as well. Guests can feel free to bring their beverage of choice, just no glass bottles. )
  • Fishing license (All guests on the charter are covered under the captain’s party boat license. )
Blue Water Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (We fish within Alabama state waters. Our trips stay within a 20 mile ride from Perdido Pass. Captain knows where all the best reefs and wrecks are located. )
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Blue Water Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Blue Water Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your operator

Blue Water Charters, LLC.
Blue Water Charters, LLC.
Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
197 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
74 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2018
Hello, my name is Capt. James Bertrand. I will make sure you, your friends and family have a fun day of fishing and enjoy all the natural beauty of the Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Alabama and Perdido Key and Pensacola, Florida areas. We really do live in paradise and I will share with you all the things I love about OBA. I have been fishing and boating my entire life. I was born in Louisiana, so that means I was born with a fishing license tied to my toes! We offer a variety of fishing trips that are perfectly suited to anglers of all ages and abilities! As for the species on offer, get ready to come face-to-gills with anything from the elusive 'Cobia' to the 'Amberjack' more commonly known as the 'Reef Donkey' when you hook up on one of these bad boys, you will quickly understand the reason behind the nickname. Vermillion, Lane and Mangrove Snapper are also on the A list, as well as Triggerfish, Grouper and of course the famous Red Snapper that this area has become well known for!
Blue Water Charters, LLC.
Blue Water Charters, LLC.
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Hello, my name is Capt. James Bertrand. I will make sure you, your friends and family have a fun day of fishing and enjoy all the natural beauty of the Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Alabama and Perdido Key and Pensacola, Florida areas. We really do live in paradise and I will share with you all the things I love about OBA. I have been fishing and boating my entire life. I was born in Louisiana, so that means I was born with a fishing license tied to my toes! We offer a variety of fishing trips that are perfectly suited to anglers of all ages and abilities! As for the species on offer, get ready to come face-to-gills with anything from the elusive 'Cobia' to the 'Amberjack' more commonly known as the 'Reef Donkey' when you hook up on one of these bad boys, you will quickly understand the reason behind the nickname. Vermillion, Lane and Mangrove Snapper are also on the A list, as well as Triggerfish, Grouper and of course the famous Red Snapper that this area has become well known for!

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Young angler holding two large mackerel aboard a fishing boat offshore, with rods and open ocean visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Chilly morning ride out, but we made the most of a rough and windy day. Fish in the box!
  • Young angler proudly holding a large gray triggerfish aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Gray Triggerfish
    Meat Haul Today! We caught ted snapper, triggerfish, red grouper, and vermillion snapper.
  • Adult angler holding a spotted flounder aboard a center-console boat near a coastal shoreline.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Another windy day has us pinned down. Managed to find a few flounder. Fun trip!
  • Angler holding a large red snapper aboard a center-console boat in open coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    2 boat trip today with Captn Mike. All rhe kids caught red snappers!!!
  • Young angler poses aboard a center-console boat with a large spotted flounder held up against a coastal city backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Flounder
    From the Pass to the Bayou…we were steady catching fish! Flounder, redfish, speckled trout, mangrove snapper.
  • A proud father and his two sons display a large Redfish while enjoying a day on the water, showcasing a family fishing adventure.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Owen H.
    Owen H.
  • A proud father and son duo displaying a large Redfish while enjoying a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Kids had a blast with dad!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while aboard a fishing boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Got after those redfish today!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a fun day on the water.
    Kelly R.
    Kelly R.
    My son and i had a great time. Caught lots of fish and Captain James Bertrand is the best!! Hope to see you again next year Captain James for the 6hr trip thanks again.
  • Three anglers proudly display their catch of Red Snapper and Barracuda on a table at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Oh snap!!!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Sailfish
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
On 24' Sailfish only
GPS
Lowrance HDS Carbon 12
Fishfinder
Lowarance HDS Carbon 12
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Minn Kota Ulterra 112# (72'/36v) with I Pilot
Outriggers
Ice box
Yeti coolers
Radar
Lowrance 4G
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano.
Live bait
Live bait is a key component of our trips, both inshore and offshore. We will spend a little time at the beginning of trip catching live bait when it is needed. Many times the captain will have live bait ready also.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We do not charge anything extra for cleaning fish. At the end of the trip Captain will clean and bag the fish fillets for you to enjoy!
Drinks
We keep a large yeti cooler onboard stocked with cold water and ice. There will usually be a few gatorades, sodas, and assorted drinks as well. Guests can feel free to bring their beverage of choice, just no glass bottles.
Fishing license
All guests on the charter are covered under the captain’s party boat license.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
We don’t have any minimum age for kids on board. We trust parents know their kids and what’s best. Captain is a father and grandfather so he loves having kids onboard. He will make sure they have a great time.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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.

What’s biting in Orange Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Lane)Snapper (Lane)
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)Snapper (Vermilion)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
Triggerfish (Gray)Triggerfish (Gray)

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