Fishing at night creates a whole different atmosphere and experience for every angler. Join Afterdark Charters from Dauphin Island and Mississippi, well, after dark. Captain Bruce will share his experience with you and do whatever he can to make you feel comfortable.

Just because the trip starts in the evening, it doesn’t mean you have to send your kids to bed. Bring them along and spend some quality fishing time as a family. Anglers of all skill levels are welcome to join, so it doesn’t matter if there are beginners in your group.

Everything begins on a 19’ Carolina Skiff boat that accommodates up to 4 guests. This flats boat is powered by a 115 HP Yamaha engine and a wireless trolling motor. Besides all kinds of the necessary safety and navigational gear, the boat also features a cooler for your catch.

On this charter, gigging is the key, so you can forget about rods and reels. You’ll go after Flounder, Sheepshead, Ray, and Crab. Everything that you catch is yours to keep. Before you leave the boat, the captain will clean your catch free of charge.

All fishing equipment you’ll need for this trip is included in the price. The captain also covers your fishing license. This leaves you only to bring some snacks and drinks, and don’t forget to dress something warm.

Afterdark Charters will take you on an adventure this evening. Catch your dinner and experience a different kind of fishing.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Freshwater Bowfishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $650
    This trip will be Targeting different types of Carp, Gar and catfish.
    Fishing techniques
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Bowfishing
    Flounder Gigging
    Targeted fish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Alligator Gar
    Alligator Gar
    Carp
    Carp
    Garfish
    Garfish
    Ray
    Ray
    Crab
    Crab
  • Private trip
    Saltwater Bowfishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $650
    We will leave the dock around 8pm and return in 5 hours. Everything is included in this trip. You can bring a small cooler for drinks. You will target Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead, Ray, and Crab.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Spearfishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Bowfishing
    Flounder Gigging
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Alligator Gar
    Alligator Gar
    Ray
    Ray
    Crab
    Crab
  • Private trip
    Freshwater Group Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $1,400
    Thris Trip allows up to 11 guest. 6 in one boat and 5 in the other for nonstop bowfishing action
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Handline
    Kite Fishing
    Spearfishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Bowfishing
    Ice Fishing
    Flounder Gigging
    Targeted fish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Alligator Gar
    Alligator Gar
    Carp
    Carp
    Garfish
    Garfish
    Ray
    Ray
    Crab
    Crab
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FAQs about Afterdark Charters

Afterdark Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group, additional US $150 per person after 3 guests - Freshwater Bowfishing Trip (8 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Saltwater Bowfishing Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - Freshwater Group Trip (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Afterdark Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Afterdark Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Afterdark Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Afterdark Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Handline
  • Spearfishing
  • Ice Fishing
  • Flounder Gigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Afterdark Charters include:
  • Alligator Gar
  • Crab
  • Flounder
  • Ray
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Meet the Captain

Bruce Howle
Dauphin Island, Alabama, United States
16 Fishing Reports
16 Customer reviews
Response time 8 hours
Member since August 2020
I started guiding because I have always had a love and passion for the outdoors and taking friends and family on fishing trips. I want to share the fishing fun and excitement the Mobile Bay has to offer to other people.

About this listing

Targeted species

Alligator Gar Alligator Gar
Crab Crab
Flounder Flounder
Ray Ray

Boat specs

Long Beach Boats (Flats boat) originally built in 2023. Powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Bowfishing
Handline
Spearfishing
Ice Fishing
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless Trolling Motor
Spearfishing Equipment
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Fishing License
Lunch
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Crew Keeps Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (22)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
93%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Ty G.
Mullin, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Night fishing with Captain Bruce

VERIFIED   Saltwater Bowfishing Trip on May 2, 2022
First of all, Bruce called the day of asking if I would like to postpone the trip for the following evening since the weather...
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Mark C.
Merrillville, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Five hour trip with Captain Bruce

VERIFIED   Saltwater Bowfishing Trip on March 29, 2022
Great experience for my 14yr old son and I, Captain Bruce went out of his way to make sure my son had a left handed bow, thanks...
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Michael M.
O'Fallon, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5 hour night trip

VERIFIED   Saltwater Bowfishing Trip on May 31, 2022
We had some last minute things come up causing us to be about an hour late, and captain Bruce was very polite and understanding....
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John S.
Tallassee, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Night charter = no sunburn

VERIFIED   Saltwater Bowfishing Trip on May 4, 2022
Our trip was awesome. Captain Bruce’s boat setup is very impressive. We harvested a dozen or so flounder with what I like...
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Bruce L.
Empire City, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Flounder gigging and bow hunting with Captain Bruce

VERIFIED   Saltwater Bowfishing Trip on May 23, 2021
A very different way to fish.  Neither my friend or I had previous bow experience, but gave it a try, as well as gigging a...
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