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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $550
    Inshore fishing includes all equipment, bait, ice, and fuel. Target species include Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Mangrove Snapper, and Pompano.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $550
    Spend the afternoon fishing for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Mangrove Snapper, and Pompano.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - May 26
    US $795
    This trip allows for trolling within a few miles of the beach. Target species include Spanish and King Mackerel.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $800
    Target species include Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Mangrove Snapper, Tripletail, Black Drum, White Trout, and Sheepshead. There are several inshore fishing options the crew offers, all of which are sure to give you the opportunity to get your lines wet and land some amazing fish! Fishing the beautiful grass flats on Santa Rosa Sound in Pensacola, the rigs out in Mobile Bay, or the grass flats in and around Ono Island and near Pensacola Pass, Perdido Pass, are all great choices.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 27 - Aug 31 (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $1,150
    This trip will take you to several reefs and wrecks just a few miles off the beach. A great trip for children and beginners as land will always be in sight! You’ll be targeting Red, Vermilion, Mangrove, and Lane Snapper on this family-friendly fishing charter. Plan to fill your cooler, this is an action-filled fishing trip for sure.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - May 27
    US $1,200
    Deep sea fishing includes all tackle, bait, fuel, ice, and complimentary fish cleaning. Alabama has thousands of artificial reefs offshore, which hold Red Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, Vermilion Snapper, Lane Snapper, Triggerfish, Amberjack, and White Snapper.
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FAQs about Blue Water Charters

Blue Water Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $795 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore Trolling (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (6 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
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Blue Water Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Blue Water Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Blue Water Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Charter Operator

Blue Water Charters, LLC.
Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
171 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
66 Customer reviews
Response time 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!

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Sailfish (Center console) originally built in 2019. Powered by 2 150HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 24 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

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

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

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

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano,
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

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

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
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4.9 / 5
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Good fight. Was awesome trip
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Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
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John H.
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Half day with Captain James

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (AM) on March 16, 2020
What a great day on the water!  The boat and equipment, the captain and first mate Brandon, and the fishing was first rate. ...
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Awesome Inshore Fishing with Blue Water Charters

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on September 4, 2019
If you are looking for a charter fishing experience with great customer service, you have found it with Blue Water Charters. ...
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Eric B.
Foley, AL
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Great couple of guys

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on July 5, 2019
So we had a 4 person group and two were first timers and captain James put us on them fast first drop got the first fish. We...
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Kymm A.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Fishing with James

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on December 31, 2022
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Rich M.
Bellview, FL
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6hour adventure for us

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on March 18, 2019
only problem was weather related.  Originally had booked 8hour off shore but on day of trip it had to be cancelled due to...
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