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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Nearshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,000
    Join Captain Paul and go around the rigs. Typically, you'll target King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, or other fish that bite around. It's four hours of nearshore fishing, with live bait, lures, rods, reels and tackle provided. Bring food and drinks, and enjoy a morning out atop the area's waters.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Nearshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $1,000
    If you want a later start, Captain Paul takes you out for an afternoon of nearshore fishing. Think Kingfish and Spanish Mackerel. Anglers will be supplied with rods, reels, tackle and lures, and live bait to attract the fish. You might want to bring some food and beverage, shades and a cap.
  • Private trip
    5hr PM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,250
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip - Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,500
    This 6-hour trip takes you further offshore, to fish around the Gulf of Mexico. Grab snacks, drinks and a camera. The fishing gear is waiting for you onboard, along with live bait, so you can focus on real fishing. Captain Paul will help out, be it advice on techniques to use, or species to target.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip - Red Snapper
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 31 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $1,500
    This trip means six hours of angling and targeting the beautiful Red Snapper. It's chase time with Captain Paul, and the groups of up to six fishers can join him onboard his boat. The gear is supplied on the boat, you do the fishing bit. Grab some snacks, drinks and a camera, also sunscreen, shades and a cap might be a good idea.
  • Private trip
    8 hr offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $2,000
  • Private trip
    10 hr offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $2,500
  • Private trip
    12 hr offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $3,000
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FAQs about 2ndchancecharters

2ndchancecharters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip - Nearshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip - Nearshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - 5hr PM (5 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 6 Hour Trip - Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 6 Hour Trip - Red Snapper (6 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 8 hr offshore (8 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group - 10 hr offshore (10 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group - 12 hr offshore (12 hours)

When you book a trip with 2ndchancecharters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS State of the Art Equipment
  • Fishfinder New this year: State of the Art Equipment
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with 2ndchancecharters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate (Excellent First Mate- DJ Shiver)
  • Fishing License

2ndchancecharters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

2ndchancecharters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with 2ndchancecharters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Meet the Captain

Paul Rose
Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
1 Fishing Report
12 Customer reviews
Response time 7 hours
Member since January 2015
Captain Paul has had one of those a-ha moments. As a kid he's been around the water, but then went to college. Four years went by, he finished his studies, but then realized what he truly wanted to do was fishing. Brave enough to follow his own passion, he started running trips around the Gulf, taking families and friends for an enjoyable day in the open. He enjoys helping people get hold of the fish and puts all he's got into making their outings memorable.
Our Team
DJ S.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Bonito Bonito
Cobia Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Bertram (Sportfishing) originally built in 1985, and restored in 2023. Powered by 2 450HP Cummins 8.3 engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
41 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
State of the Art Equipment
Fishfinder
New this year: State of the Art Equipment
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Excellent First Mate- DJ Shiver
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
Disabled Accessible

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
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
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
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
70%
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Kelly B.
Nashville, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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. ...
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Dan U.
Benton, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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...
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Catherine B.
Hamel, Minnesota
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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...
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Mark O.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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
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Julia D.
Granbury, Texas
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Made a Good Day out of Poor Conditions

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Nearshore (AM) on August 17, 2017
Because of dirty water Capt Paul told us not to expect much. After a boat ride across Mobile Bay to pick up bait shrimp, we...
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