2ndchancecharters 

4.5/5 (12 reviews)
 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States
4.5/5 (12 reviews)
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Perdido Beach Boulevard
Orange Beach, AL, United States
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2ndchancecharters takes you fishing nearshore and offshore. Red Snapper, Cobia, King Mackerel, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel. Further off the coast, and just within the reach of the coastline, you’ll join Captain Paul. He’ll take you angling for the finest mashup of fish the Gulf has to offer.

The Captain’s been fishing for over 20 years. The path he first followed took him all the way to graduation at the university. Still, the thirst for wide open space atop water was stronger, so he decided to follow his passion, and give it another chance. Ever since, he’s been enjoying taking fishers and friends, families and pros out for some fine angling.

You’ll join him onboard his 41ft Bertram boat. It can take up to 6 people, and give them speeds of up to 32 knots. Once you reach your destination, you’ll try out spinning, jigging, trolling, using light or heavy tackle - all depending on what fish you want to reel in.

Captain Paul will tell you about the tricks and hacks, so you can have the best of times during your trip. He wants to give you enjoyable time out, whether novice or pro - so, do feel invited.

Live bait, rods, reels and tackle, and lures are all provided on the boat. The fishing licence and safety equipment are taken care of, so just bring some snacks, beverages, and shades, sunscreen lotion, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed, but only in cans. For everyone to have a pleasant trip, it’s cool to to be sensitive to others as well.

This is where Alabama meets the Gulf. If you want a taste of how fish bite here, hold your rod tight and join Captain Paul. With his guidance, you’re in for a blast on these waters! Grab a camera, and come along!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.5/5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
4.3/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (7)

Made a Good Day out of Poor Conditions
Made a Good Day out of Poor Conditions
Made a Good Day out of Poor Conditions
+4

Angler rating

8
4
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

91%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

92%

Caught fish

70%

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews
Showing: 5 of 13 reviews
john s.
john s.

Jul 19, 2025

The captain canceled

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The charter operator canceled 9 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

Captain replied
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Kelly B.
Kelly B.

Nashville, TN

5.0/5

Jun 12, 2023

4 Hour Trip - Nearshore (AM)

SPECTACULAR!!!

VERIFIED

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Captain Paul and his crew were amazing, especially since had kiddos in tow. We really look forward to booking with him again in the future!

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Captain Paul and his crew were amazing, especially since had kiddos in tow. We...  

 Kelly B. recommends 2ndchancecharters
 Kelly B. recommends 2ndchancecharters

Dan U.
Dan U.

Benton, LA

5.0/5

Oct 9, 2019

4 Hour Trip - Nearshore (AM)

Half day trip with Captain Paul

VERIFIED

Excellent trip with a great captain, boat, and equipment. He was very helpful with instruction, assistance, knowledge, general friendliness, and courtesy. Although we did not catch record numbers of fish, we still had a fair catch and a great trip which I would highly recommend to anyone.

Excellent trip with a great captain, boat, and equipment. He was very helpful with instruction, assistance, knowledge, general...  

Captain replied
 Dan U. recommends 2ndchancecharters
 Dan U. recommends 2ndchancecharters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 10, 2019
Thank you Dan it was a pleasure meeting you and your family, hope to see yall again soon.

Catherine B.
Catherine B.

Hamel, Minnesota

5.0/5

Aug 2, 2017

4 Hour Trip - Nearshore (PM)

Total awesomeness

VERIFIED

We had so much fun yesterday! The boat ride alone was just as fun as fishing. What a beautiful experience. Captain Paul Rose worked his tail off helping all of us reel in fish and kept everyone entertained and taken care of every second. We had one man that got sea sick and captain Paul was very calm and accommodating. We caught a Ton of fish and had a beautiful party with friends to cook up the fish.

We had so much fun yesterday! The boat ride alone was just as fun as fishing. What a beautiful experience. Captain Paul Rose...  

 Catherine B. recommends 2ndchancecharters
 Catherine B. recommends 2ndchancecharters

Mark O.
Mark O.

United States

5.0/5

Jul 6, 2019

4 Hour Trip - Nearshore (PM)

Fishing with Paul

VERIFIED

It was a great time buit unfortunately the fish werent biting

It was a great time buit unfortunately the fish werent biting  

Captain replied
 Mark O. recommends 2ndchancecharters
 Mark O. recommends 2ndchancecharters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 8, 2019
It was great meeting you and your family im extremely sorry that the fish did not cooperate.

Trip availability and prices

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2 adults • 0 children
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4 Hour Trip - Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip - Nearshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5hr PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $1,250 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip - Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $1,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip - Red Snapper
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 28 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $1,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 hr offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $2,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 hr offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $2,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 hr offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $3,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.5/5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
4.3/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (7)

Made a Good Day out of Poor Conditions
Made a Good Day out of Poor Conditions
Made a Good Day out of Poor Conditions
+4

Angler rating

8
4
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

91%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

92%

Caught fish

70%

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews
Showing: 5 of 13 reviews
john s.
john s.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED
NEW

Trip was supposed to happen on July 19, 2025

The charter operator canceled 9 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

undefined (The Captain)

Kelly B.
Kelly B.

Nashville, TN

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

SPECTACULAR!!!

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip - Nearshore (AM) on June 12, 2023

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Captain Paul and his crew were amazing, especially since had kiddos in tow. We really look forward to booking with him again in the future!

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Captain Paul and his crew were amazing, especially since had kiddos in tow. We really look forward to booking with him again in the future!  

 Kelly B. recommends 2ndchancecharters

Dan U.
Dan U.

Benton, LA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day trip with Captain Paul

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip - Nearshore (AM) on October 9, 2019

Excellent trip with a great captain, boat, and equipment. He was very helpful with instruction, assistance, knowledge, general friendliness, and courtesy. Although we did not catch record numbers of fish, we still had a fair catch and a great trip which I would highly recommend to anyone.

Excellent trip with a great captain, boat, and equipment. He was very helpful with instruction, assistance, knowledge, general friendliness, and courtesy. Although we did not catch record numbers of fish, we still had a fair catch and a great trip which I would highly recommend to anyone.  

 Dan U. recommends 2ndchancecharters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 10, 2019
Thank you Dan it was a pleasure meeting you and your family, hope to see yall again soon.

Catherine B.
Catherine B.

Hamel, Minnesota

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Total awesomeness

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip - Nearshore (PM) on August 2, 2017

We had so much fun yesterday! The boat ride alone was just as fun as fishing. What a beautiful experience. Captain Paul Rose worked his tail off helping all of us reel in fish and kept everyone entertained and taken care of every second. We had one man that got sea sick and captain Paul was very calm and accommodating. We caught a Ton of fish and had a beautiful party with friends to cook up the fish.

We had so much fun yesterday! The boat ride alone was just as fun as fishing. What a beautiful experience. Captain Paul Rose worked his tail off helping all of us reel in fish and kept everyone entertained and taken care of every second. We had one man that got sea sick and captain Paul was very calm and accommodating. We caught a Ton of fish and had a beautiful party with friends to cook up the fish.  

 Catherine B. recommends 2ndchancecharters

Mark O.
Mark O.

United States

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Paul

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip - Nearshore (PM) on July 6, 2019

It was a great time buit unfortunately the fish werent biting

It was a great time buit unfortunately the fish werent biting  

 Mark O. recommends 2ndchancecharters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 8, 2019
It was great meeting you and your family im extremely sorry that the fish did not cooperate.

FAQs about 2ndchancecharters

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
41 ft
Year built
1985
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins 8.3
Powered by
2 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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