Great Southern Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (412 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Bayou Road 3900, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States

Great Southern Fishing Charters 

Up to 9 miles
Orange Beach, AL, United States
24 ft
6
4.9/5 (412 reviews)

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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!

Benjamin Knight
Captain
Benjamin Knight
12 years of experience
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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
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+6
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)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+5
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
Shark (Hammerhead)
Spanish Mackerel
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Tiger)
+1
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+5
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Snapper AM (MAX 4 GUESTS)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 23 - Jul 31
Snapper (Red)
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 - Jul 31
Snapper (Red)
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
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Spanish Mackerel
+2
US $1,000
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
412 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (432)

What anglers say

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

All reviews (412)

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Heriberto Cerrillo
Heriberto Cerrillo
us
Texas, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Great Experience!
4 Hour Trip on July 10, 20262 adults

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!

Joshua Parks
Joshua Parks
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best trip Ever!! Will definitely book again!
6 Hour Snapper AM (MAX 4 GUESTS) on June 12, 20264 adults

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.

Benjamin Knight
Response from Captain

thank yall!

Drew Scheer
Drew Scheer
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2025
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.

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Chris Castile
Chris Castile
us
Boise, ID, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Captain Ben was great.
4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on July 7, 20265 adults

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.

Samuel Warner
Samuel Warner
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Father & Son Shark Trip! Outatanding!!
4 Hour Trip – Shark Trip - 1:00 PM on June 25, 20262 adults

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

Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark

FAQs about Great Southern Fishing Charters

Great Southern Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • 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)
When you book a trip with Great Southern Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Brand new Garmin 94sv
  • Fishfinder Brand new Garmin 94sv
  • Live bait well usually prepared before the trip
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Great Southern Fishing Charters include:
  • 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 )
Great Southern Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Great Southern Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Great Southern Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

Benjamin Knight
Benjamin Knight
Benjamin Knight

Orange Beach, Alabama, United States

ID & license verified
412 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2020
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

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!

ID & license verified
412 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2020
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

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!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Great Experience!
    Heriberto C.
    Heriberto C.
  • Best trip Ever!! Will definitely book again!
    Joshua P.
    Joshua P.
  • awesome guy
    Jennifer M.
    Jennifer M.
  • Had a great time!
    Blake W.
    Blake W.
  • great time
    Sean M.
    Sean M.
  • 4hr Snapper Trip
    Drew S.
    Drew S.
  • July fishing trip
    Rachel S.
    Rachel S.
  • Fishing with Benjamin
    Micah S.
    Micah S.
  • Awesome Trip!
    Brock R.
    Brock R.
  • Great Southern Fishing Charters
    Chris G.
    Chris G.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Brand new Garmin 94sv
Fishfinder
Brand new Garmin 94sv
Live bait well
usually prepared before the trip
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
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

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Children are welcome , above the age of 4 is recommended.
You keep catch
Season permitting
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible
Based on each individual's limitations

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

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:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

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

What’s biting in Orange Beach right now

FlounderFlounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Bull)Shark (Bull)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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