Captain Mike Pollman is happy to offer unique offshore fishing trips. This captain and his crew know the exact locations to go to and can get there smoothly ‘n’ calmly. The ride makes it just right for children – it’s truly a safe and family-friendly charter. On top of this, Capt. Mike and his crew strive to accommodate their clients’ every need. They will put fish on the deck, or there will be no charge!

The captain’s 26’ Pro Sports ProKat is specially equipped with the latest innovations of fishing technology. From the newest 3D bottom imaging and side-scan electronics, drone fish-spotting abilities, electric reels, i-Pilot anchoring systems, real-time radar, and Taco outriggers – this is the ultimate fishing machine! As previously said, this boat offers the smoothest offshore ride possible: The twin hulls slice and glide through the waves.

Using Gold Series 30 and 50 wide reels that your captain will provide, you’ll be able to reel in any fish that strikes your line – no matter the size. The crew will also supply lures and live bait before the trip. You just need to bring your snacks and drinks for the day.

Captain Mike Pollman calls this “Big Water” his playground – and it’s time to play!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Deep Sea Fishing (AM) 6-People
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Tue, Wed, Thu)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,380
    No Red Snapper ! Pick-up at the Ferry Boat Ramps. Add a note to the ramp you're at for pick-up. Fish Gulf Shores and Dauphin Island for Grey, Lane, and Vermilion, Grouper, Triggerfish, Spade, Bluefish, King/Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, Little Tunny, Tripletail, Redfish or Red Drum, Trout, Flounder, Pompano, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Catfish, Ladyfish, Mullet, Rays, Shark, Bonito, and Jack Crevalle. 15-25 miles out. Gratuity is not included. Bait catching Included.
  • Private trip
    Red Snapper (AM) 6-People
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 27 - Dec 27 (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,380
    Pick-Up at Ferry Boat Ramps. Add a note to the ramps you're at for pick-up. A private trip, 6 people, 4 hours. Departs at 6:00 a.m. Red Snapper, Grey Snapper, Lane, Vermilion, Grouper, Amberjack, Almaco, Triggerfish, Spades, Bluefish, King/Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, Little Tunny, Tripletail, Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Pompano, Black Drum, Sheephead, Catfish, Ladyfish, Mullet, Ray, Shark, Bonito, Jack Crevalle. 15 - 25 miles. Bait Catching. Gratuity not included.
  • Private trip
    Deep Sea Fishing (PM) 6-People
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Tue, Wed, Thu)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,380
    No Red Snapper ! Pick-up at the Ferry Boat Ramps. Add a note to the ramp you're at for pick-up.Fish Gulf Shores and Dauphin Island for Grey, Lane, and Vermilion, Grouper, Triggerfish, Spade, Bluefish, King/Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, Little Tunny, Tripletail, Redfish or Red Drum, Trout, Flounder, Pompano, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Catfish, Ladyfish, Mullet, Rays, Shark, Bonito, and Jack Crevalle. 15-25 miles out. Gratuity is not included. Bait Catching Included.
  • Private trip
    Red Snapper (PM) 6-People
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 27 - Dec 27 (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,380
    Pick-up at Ferry Boat Ramps. Add a note to the ramps you're for pick up. A private trip, 6-people max, 4 hours. Departs at 12:00 p.m. Red, Grey, Lane, and Vermilion Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, Almaco, Triggerfish, Spade, Bluefish, King/Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Barracuda, Mahi, Little Tunny, Tripletail, Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Pompano, Black Drum, Sheephead, Catfish, Ladyfish, Mullet, Ray, Shark, Bonito, and Jack Crevalle. 15-25 miles out. Bait catching. Gratuity not included
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 30 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
70%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
85%
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Brandon M.
Chicago, USA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Walk-On Fishing (AM) Per Person on June 25, 2024
Captain Mike put us on the fish and we had an absolute blast!
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VERIFIED   July 4, 2024
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David M.
Garden City, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Capt Mike!

VERIFIED   Deep Sea Fishing (PM) 6-People on July 4, 2023
We brought our young children and nephew to gulf fish for their first time! Mike made it happen! Mike cattered to them to make...
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Jeremy L.
Bellevue, NE
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Huge Red Snappers

VERIFIED   4 Hour – Walk On Red Snapper (AM) on June 6, 2022
My son and I had a blast fishing with Mike. We went out for a four hour fishing trip. As soon as we found a spot to to stop...
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Kristin B.
Ellenwood, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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THE BEST

VERIFIED   4 Hour - Walk On Fishing (AM) on May 14, 2022
Captain Mike is hands down a fantastic guy. We booked a morning trip and ended up staying with him all day and then went out...
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FAQs about Charter For Hire

Charter For Hire offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,380 per group - Deep Sea Fishing (AM) 6-People (4 hours)
  • US $1,380 per group - Red Snapper (AM) 6-People (4 hours)
  • US $1,380 per group - Deep Sea Fishing (PM) 6-People (4 hours)
  • US $1,380 per group - Red Snapper (PM) 6-People (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Charter For Hire, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Porta potty
  • GPS Garmin and Raymarine
  • Fishfinder Garmin
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Minn Kota Terrova 87" 120lbs 36V GPS I-Pilot
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar Raymarine

Trips booked with Charter For Hire include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano, Ivy, Daiwa)
  • Live Bait (Caught before the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Charter For Hire offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Charter For Hire offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Charter For Hire include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Redfish
  • Shrimp
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Michael Pollman
Dauphin Island, Alabama, United States
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61 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2019
Captain Mike is a native of Dauphin Island and he fishes the salt waters southbound of Dauphin Island and the Gulf Shores. He's on the water every day and has the ability to go straight to the location of the big fish. The captain keeps a heavy interest in what fish is biting where and who's catching what. Saltwater runs deep through his veins. He loves to catch and prepare all kinds of seafood, so ask him about some recipes! The captain can also hook you up with local "catch 'n' cook" restaurants or send you to the best taxidermist. He takes pride in giving newcomers the full experience of what it's like to live and fish on the Gulf Coast. Captain Mike loves to teach fishing techniques and target specific species as well as catch his own baits by cast net and pull his trawling nets for wild Shrimp and sea life. He loves various activities related to boating, shrimping, and fishing. In his own words: "This 'Big Water' is my playground and it's time to play."

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2007
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Pro Sports ProKat
Boat type
Catamaran

Engine model
2020 Twin Suzuki Inline 4 strokes
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
43 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Porta potty
GPS
Garmin and Raymarine
Fishfinder
Garmin
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Minn Kota Terrova 87" 120lbs 36V GPS I-Pilot

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano, Ivy, Daiwa
Live Bait
Caught before the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No min. age policy; life vests supplied
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

How you can pay

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
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Dauphin Island right now

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