Great Southern Fishing Charters
Great Southern Fishing Charters
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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!
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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Heriberto Cerrillo•
Texas, USMember since 20235.0VerifiedGreat Experience!
4 Hour Trip on July 10, 2026 • 2 adultsHad an awesome trip with Ben as our captain today! We went inshore fishing and ended up catching some Mangrove Snapper that made for a great dinner. Ben had everything covered — the boat was well equipped, rods and reels were provided, and he had all the bait ready to go. He was a great guide, worked hard to put us on fish, and made the whole experience enjoyable. We had a pretty wild start to the morning with a strong storm rolling through, but Ben kept us safe and we were able to get under the bridge and still have a productive beginning to the trip. We caught three early, including a nice-sized fish, and then toward the end we moved to a new spot he hadn’t really fished before and absolutely got on them. Overall, it was a great day on the water. Ben is knowledgeable, puts in the effort, and genuinely wants his customers to have a great experience. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a great inshore fishing trip!
Dave TurnerRepeat angler•Iowa, US•Member since 20252 trips5.0VerifiedNewAwesome captain and trip
4 Hour Trip on September 14, 2026 • 2 adultsHad a 4-hour trip with Cpt Ben of Great Southern Charters. Had an awesome time where we caught plenty of fish. Cpt Ben is down to earth and worked hard to make sure we were stayed on fish and had a memorable trip. We only kept 6 fish, but caught many more. I would definitely recommend Cpt. Ben with Great Southern Charters!
Joshua Parks•Missouri, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedBest trip Ever!! Will definitely book again!
6 Hour Snapper AM (MAX 4 GUESTS) on June 12, 2026 • 4 adultsWHAT AN AMAZING DAY! Ben was extremely kind, down to earth, very quick, and efficient. He took us to different places to find the fish. He was great at explaining how to use the equipment and how to set the hook. He was great at navigating his boat. He made sure to remind us to stay hydrated and made sure we felt comfortable on the ride out. We were able to catch big fish and had the best time. Thank you Ben!! We will 100% be back again.
Chris Castile•Boise, ID, USMember since 20255.0VerifiedCaptain Ben was great.
4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on July 7, 2026 • 5 adultsSuper friendly, knowledgeable and personable. He made the trip very enjoyable for our entire party. He even attached a fake engagement ring to a line for my daughter to reel in and her now finance to propose. It was a special day for all of us and he made perfect. Will definitely book again.
Samuel Warner•Georgia, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedFather & Son Shark Trip! Outatanding!!
4 Hour Trip – Shark Trip - 1:00 PM on June 25, 2026 • 2 adultsEverything was spectacular!! Experienced Captain gave us exactly what we were looking for (Strikes all day long, exciting!!). Ben made us feel totally at ease on his boat. Will definitely will book this trip and others again in the future with Great Southern Fishing Charters. Well done Ben. 5 Stars
Kameron Eddy•Arkansas, USMember since 20264.7VerifiedCaptain Ben was great:
5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 13, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childWeather was sucky, we got rained on but hunkered down the first storm and waited it out. Have a 8 year old that’s 90 to nothing and Captain Ben was great with him. We made several moves to find fish, not waiting and hoping.
Gabriel Stockrahm•Washington, IN, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedCaptain Benjamin was awesome!
4 Hour Trip on March 11, 2026 • 2 adultsWe 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.
Blake Ward•Arkansas, USMember since 20235.0VerifiedHad a great time!
3 Hour Intro Trip - 1:00 PM on October 22, 2025 • 2 adultsBen was friendly, attentive, and wanted us to catch fish. He baited every hook and casted my wife's line for her to get her to the best spot. She caught a 27 inch redfish! Biggest fish of her life! Thanks Ben. We'll be back for a longer trip next time.
Christopher Riley•Kentucky, USMember since 20264.7VerifiedFun red snapper trip
4 Hour Snapper PM (MAX 4 GUESTS) on June 9, 2026 • 3 adultsBen is good, he’s a local that knows what hes doing on the water. would recomend, we had a very fun trip and stayed on the fish the whole time!
Jennifer Mcmillian•Mississippi, USMember since 20265.0Verifiedawesome guy
6 Hour Trip-Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on May 23, 2026 • 5 adultscaptain was amazing and we will b back
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Had an awesome trip with Ben as our captain today! We went inshore fishing and ended up catching some Mangrove Snapper that made for a great dinner. Ben had everything covered — the boat was well equipped, rods and reels were provided, and he had all the bait ready to go. He was a great guide, worked hard to put us on fish, and made the whole experience enjoyable. We had a pretty wild start to the morning with a strong storm rolling through, but Ben kept us safe and we were able to get under the bridge and still have a productive beginning to the trip. We caught three early, including a nice-sized fish, and then toward the end we moved to a new spot he hadn’t really fished before and absolutely got on them. Overall, it was a great day on the water. Ben is knowledgeable, puts in the effort, and genuinely wants his customers to have a great experience. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a great inshore fishing trip!
Had a 4-hour trip with Cpt Ben of Great Southern Charters. Had an awesome time where we caught plenty of fish. Cpt Ben is down to earth and worked hard to make sure we were stayed on fish and had a memorable trip. We only kept 6 fish, but caught many more. I would definitely recommend Cpt. Ben with Great Southern Charters!
thank you!
WHAT AN AMAZING DAY! Ben was extremely kind, down to earth, very quick, and efficient. He took us to different places to find the fish. He was great at explaining how to use the equipment and how to set the hook. He was great at navigating his boat. He made sure to remind us to stay hydrated and made sure we felt comfortable on the ride out. We were able to catch big fish and had the best time. Thank you Ben!! We will 100% be back again.
thank yall!
Super friendly, knowledgeable and personable. He made the trip very enjoyable for our entire party. He even attached a fake engagement ring to a line for my daughter to reel in and her now finance to propose. It was a special day for all of us and he made perfect. Will definitely book again.
Everything was spectacular!! Experienced Captain gave us exactly what we were looking for (Strikes all day long, exciting!!). Ben made us feel totally at ease on his boat. Will definitely will book this trip and others again in the future with Great Southern Fishing Charters. Well done Ben. 5 Stars
FAQs about Great Southern Fishing Charters
- US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Intro Trip (3 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Intro Trip - 1:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Shark Trip (4 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Shark Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Snapper AM (MAX 4 GUESTS) (4 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Snapper PM (MAX 4 GUESTS) (4 hours)
- US $1,000 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Snapper AM (MAX 4 GUESTS) (6 hours)
- GPS Brand new Garmin 94sv
- Fishfinder Brand new Garmin 94sv
- Live bait well usually prepared before the trip
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Varies daily )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Included with the trip )
- First mate (Depending on type of trip , mate will be on board )
- Fishing license (All license is included for duration of the charter )
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Popping
- Drift fishing
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Pompano
- Redfish
- Shark (Bull)
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Red)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Triggerfish (Gray)
Your captain
Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
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I was born and raised in Florence, AL and have fished my whole life. I started guiding in 2014 and have loved every minute of it. Everything from Bill to Trout fishing I enjoy but it's taking families out that is my absolute favorite. Nothing compares to seeing a child catch their first fish, and knowing you had a part in bringing about such joy. Bring your families to my boat and you'll have them hooked on fishing in no time!
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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.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Orange Beach right now
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Shark (Bull)
Snapper (Red)
Spanish Mackerel
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