Great Southern Fishing Charters 

5.0/5 (399 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Bayou Road 3900, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States

Great Southern Fishing Charters 

 
State licensed
5.0/5 (399)
 Angler's Choice
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Bayou Road 3900
Orange Beach, AL, United States
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Great Southern Fishing is your perfect choice for a fun day of fishing! Choose one of their trips, come on down with your loved ones, and let Captain Benjamin Knight do the rest.

His 24' Blazer Bay center console can comfortably accommodate a party of 6, where 4 can fish at the same time. It's equipped with all the necessary safety and navigation gear so you can focus on the fishing itself and leave nothing to chance.

Capt. Ben fishes using a variety of techniques like trolling, popping, and spinning, making his choice depending on the fish you are after. The light and medium tackle the Captain provides is all brand new, top of the line Penn gear. Live bait is usually prepared for you before the trip.

On his 6-hour trips, he can go up to 8 miles, weather permitting, but often fishes inshore and nearshore. No matter how far out you go, this type of trip gives you the biggest chance to target a variety of fish like Flounder, Bull Shark, Kingfish, and more. But if Speckled Trout, Redfish, Bluefish, Sheepshead, and Mangrove Snapper are what you want on your hook, then his 4-hour trip is the right choice for you.

Fishing licenses for all anglers are provided. Any fish you decide to keep at the end of your trip, the crew will happily clean for you. Tips in the 15-20% range are always appreciated.

The captain recommends you wear closed-toed shoes and bring any food and beverages you want. The cooler on board will keep them nice and fresh during your trip.

Come aboard with Great Southern Fishing Charters and take your family fishing in style!

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Rating

5.0
399 reviews
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381
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13
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4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (413)

A cooler filled with freshly caught Sheepshead fish, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Angler proudly displaying a large Sheepshead caught while fishing near the coast, with a scenic backdrop of buildings and boats.
fun trip and great experience
fun trip and great experience
Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Black Drum at a fishing dock, showcasing a successful day on the water.
A young angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a calm day in a scenic waterway.
+407

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (399)

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Drew Scheer
Drew Scheer
5.0
Verified
4hr Snapper Trip
4 Hour Trip on September 5, 20255 adults
Capt. Ben was absolutely great. very easy to talk with and communication was no different. he mentioned changing to snapper 2 days before the trip and it was well worth it. Capt. Ben had us on fish instantly and 2 of them being tagged fish, 30 minutes apart. had some slow spots but he was great with changes and communication on the water. ended with a limit of snapper and 2 tagged fish worth $500 bucks. overall, great trip, would recommend him to anyone and i’d come back anytime, especially to cobia fish when they are running. thanks again Capt.
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A variety of fish including a large Gray Snapper displayed on a cleaning table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Angler proudly displaying a Red Snapper while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.
Group of anglers posing with a successful catch of Red Snapper and a Grouper on a cleaning table at a dock.
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
0
Addy Wilson
Addy Wilson
5.0
Verified
Persistent on a poor weather day
4 Hour Trip on June 4, 20254 adults
Our trip was booked well in advance and there was no way to know what the weather would be like on the day of our charter. Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t great and the water was choppy which limited the places we could go, but Ben was persistent. He took us to as many places as he could to help us catch us fish. In the last hour, we finally caught one worth keeping. Ben was great! He was friendly, knowledgeable, patient and was prepared as soon as we arrived. We will book again the next time we are vacationing in the area!
Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing near a bridge on a sunny day.
Reported catch:
Redfish
0
Doug Perkins
Doug Perkins
5.0
Verified
Great fishing trip with Captain Ben
4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on February 24, 20262 adults
My brother in law and I booked a half day return trip with Captain Ben and just like last year we caught several sheepshead. We had a lot of bites and had several fish that got away. Ben is a great Captain and instructor on how to catch fish. I highly recommend booking a trip with him. We will be back next year.
Reported catch:
Sheepshead
1
Kevin Barfield
Kevin Barfield
5.0
Verified
Big Sea Trout
5 Hour Trip (AM) on April 2, 20262 adults
Fishing was slow the day we went (after a full moon), but the captain tried his best to put us on the fish. We did catch some fish and a nice sea trout. The captain can’t br blamed for the fish not biting. None of the other boats had much luck either. We had a great time and highly recommend them!
Reported catch:
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
0
Gabriel Stockrahm
Gabriel Stockrahm
5.0
Verified
Captain Benjamin was awesome!
4 Hour Trip on March 11, 20262 adults
We had a great time on the boat. Captain Benjamin was awesome to talk to and a great guy. We caught plenty of fish and the catch and clean being included is a steal for the price. If you are looking for a last minute or planned fishing outing, this charter is perfect.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Black Drum at a fishing dock, showcasing a successful day on the water.
Reported catch:
Sheepshead
0

Trip availability and prices

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3 Hour Intro Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - May 23
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US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
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US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Shark Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 1:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 15
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US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip-Inshore/Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 17 - Feb 28
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US $750
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Snapper (MAX 4 GUESTS)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jul 4 - Sep 1 (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Snapper AM (MAX 4 GUESTS)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Day Trip starts at 7:00 AM
Overnight stay, liveaboard
Seasonal trip
May 23 - Jun 30
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US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Snapper PM (MAX 4 GUESTS)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 23 - Jun 30
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US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Snapper AM (MAX 4 GUESTS)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 23 - Jun 30
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US $1,000
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Snapper AM (MAX 4 GUESTS)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 4 - Sep 1 (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $1,000
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

5.0
399 reviews
5
381
4
13
3
1
2
1
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (413)

A cooler filled with freshly caught Sheepshead fish, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Angler proudly displaying a large Sheepshead caught while fishing near the coast, with a scenic backdrop of buildings and boats.
fun trip and great experience
fun trip and great experience
Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Black Drum at a fishing dock, showcasing a successful day on the water.
A young angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a calm day in a scenic waterway.
+407

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (399)

Filter
Showing 15 of 399 reviews
Drew Scheer
Drew Scheer
5.0
Verified
4hr Snapper Trip
4 Hour Trip on September 5, 20255 adults
Capt. Ben was absolutely great. very easy to talk with and communication was no different. he mentioned changing to snapper 2 days before the trip and it was well worth it. Capt. Ben had us on fish instantly and 2 of them being tagged fish, 30 minutes apart. had some slow spots but he was great with changes and communication on the water. ended with a limit of snapper and 2 tagged fish worth $500 bucks. overall, great trip, would recommend him to anyone and i’d come back anytime, especially to cobia fish when they are running. thanks again Capt.
Review media 0
A variety of fish including a large Gray Snapper displayed on a cleaning table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Angler proudly displaying a Red Snapper while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.
Group of anglers posing with a successful catch of Red Snapper and a Grouper on a cleaning table at a dock.
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
0
Addy Wilson
Addy Wilson
5.0
Verified
Persistent on a poor weather day
4 Hour Trip on June 4, 20254 adults
Our trip was booked well in advance and there was no way to know what the weather would be like on the day of our charter. Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t great and the water was choppy which limited the places we could go, but Ben was persistent. He took us to as many places as he could to help us catch us fish. In the last hour, we finally caught one worth keeping. Ben was great! He was friendly, knowledgeable, patient and was prepared as soon as we arrived. We will book again the next time we are vacationing in the area!
Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing near a bridge on a sunny day.
Reported catch:
Redfish
0
Doug Perkins
Doug Perkins
5.0
Verified
Great fishing trip with Captain Ben
4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on February 24, 20262 adults
My brother in law and I booked a half day return trip with Captain Ben and just like last year we caught several sheepshead. We had a lot of bites and had several fish that got away. Ben is a great Captain and instructor on how to catch fish. I highly recommend booking a trip with him. We will be back next year.
Reported catch:
Sheepshead
1
Kevin Barfield
Kevin Barfield
5.0
Verified
Big Sea Trout
5 Hour Trip (AM) on April 2, 20262 adults
Fishing was slow the day we went (after a full moon), but the captain tried his best to put us on the fish. We did catch some fish and a nice sea trout. The captain can’t br blamed for the fish not biting. None of the other boats had much luck either. We had a great time and highly recommend them!
Reported catch:
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
0
Gabriel Stockrahm
Gabriel Stockrahm
5.0
Verified
Captain Benjamin was awesome!
4 Hour Trip on March 11, 20262 adults
We had a great time on the boat. Captain Benjamin was awesome to talk to and a great guy. We caught plenty of fish and the catch and clean being included is a steal for the price. If you are looking for a last minute or planned fishing outing, this charter is perfect.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Black Drum at a fishing dock, showcasing a successful day on the water.
Reported catch:
Sheepshead
0

FAQs about Great Southern Fishing Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Blazer Bay 2400
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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