Cool Change Charters
Looking to explore the world-famous fishery of Orange Beach, AL with a host of angling buddies? Or maybe you want to take the whole family on a vacation they won't forget? Then come aboard Cool Change Charters and get ready to cruise these plentiful waters onboard a USCG-licensed vessel that can accommodate up to 20 adventurers!
Your Captain specializes in offering top-quality private charters for small and large groups. He's been in the charter service many years, so it's fair to say that he has plenty of experience when it comes to offering world-class angling adventures! Whether you're a budding fisherman looking to troll nearshore waters or a seasoned angler who wants to spend a whole day offshore, Cool Change Charters does offer something for everyone.
You'll be fishing aboard a top-of-the-line 44ft Henriques offshore sport fishing vessel. She can accommodate up to 20 guests and is fully licensed for all of them. Your comfort and safety is Capt. Joe's top priority – onboard, you'll find all of the necessary navigational equipment to get you to the hotspots, as well as life jackets, a full toilet, and air-conditioning. There are also outriggers to maximize your trolling potential!
As for the species you'll be targeting? It all depends on whether you opt to explore nearshore waters, or want to head further out on an offshore extravaganza! You'll have the option to troll for King and Spanish Mackerel, bottom fish for a variety of Grouper, Snapper, and Amberjack, and even come face-to-gills with the hard-fighting Mahi Mahi. Your captain and crew will be on hand to help you try out and refine different techniques.
Your captain takes plenty of care to ensure your trip will be both safe and successful. He'll also provide you with top-quality rods and reels, as well as tackle and live bait – everything you need for a successful day out on the water. Come aboard Cool Change Charters and get ready to reel 'em in
Looking to explore the world-famous fishery of Orange Beach, AL with a host of angling buddies? Or maybe you want to take the whole family on a vacation they won't forget? Then come aboard Cool Change Charters and get ready to cruise these plentiful waters onboard a USCG-licensed vessel that can accommodate up to 20 adventurers!
Your Captain specializes in offering top-quality private charters for small and large groups. He's been in the charter service many years, so it's fair to say that he has plenty of experience when it comes to offering world-class angling adventures! Whether you're a budding fisherman looking to troll nearshore waters or a seasoned angler who wants to spend a whole day offshore, Cool Change Charters does offer something for everyone.
You'll be fishing aboard a top-of-the-line 44ft Henriques offshore sport fishing vessel. She can accommodate up to 20 guests and is fully licensed for all of them. Your comfort and safety is Capt. Joe's top priority – onboard, you'll find all of the necessary navigational equipment to get you to the hotspots, as well as life jackets, a full toilet, and air-conditioning. There are also outriggers to maximize your trolling potential!
As for the species you'll be targeting? It all depends on whether you opt to explore nearshore waters, or want to head further out on an offshore extravaganza! You'll have the option to troll for King and Spanish Mackerel, bottom fish for a variety of Grouper, Snapper, and Amberjack, and even come face-to-gills with the hard-fighting Mahi Mahi. Your captain and crew will be on hand to help you try out and refine different techniques.
Your captain takes plenty of care to ensure your trip will be both safe and successful. He'll also provide you with top-quality rods and reels, as well as tackle and live bait – everything you need for a successful day out on the water. Come aboard Cool Change Charters and get ready to reel 'em in
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Lane Dees5.0VerifiedNewSO MUCH FUN!
5 Hour Trip – Combo - 7:00 AM on October 15, 2026 • 7 adults • 1 childMy family and I had one of the best experiences of our lives. Couldn’t recommend it enough! Adam, CJ, and Brian were complete professionals and really made the trip so much fun! We all got to catch and keep several fish, the biggest catch of the day was a sailfish! I 100% wouldve never got it in if it weren’t for the crew coaching me through what to do and the captains crafty boat maneuverability! One of the best days of our lives!
Austin Petrenchak5.0VerifiedGreat Experience
6 Hour Trip – Red Snapper on July 18, 2026 • 7 adultsWe had an amazing time on the 3/4 Day Red Snapper trip with Cool Change Charters on July 18th. The entire crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional from start to finish. What really stood out was how patient and helpful they were with our young kids. They went above and beyond to accommodate their experience level, made sure they were comfortable, and worked hard to get them on fish. Watching the kids catch fish and have such a great time made the trip unforgettable. We caught a great variety of fish, including Red Snapper, Mingos, and Mackerel, and the crew was always willing to answer questions and share their expertise throughout the day. If you're looking for a family-friendly charter with a professional crew that genuinely wants everyone to have a great experience, I highly recommend Cool Change Charters. We'd absolutely fish with them again.
Todd Wilkinson5.0VerifiedCool Change Charters is a must try!!
5 Hour Trip – Combo on July 16, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 childrenwe had a great time on our 5 hour trip with Captain Joe, Adam, and Louis!! The time out on the water was exactly what we wanted and we appreciated Joe and the crew doing everything they could to get us on the fish and help us have a great trip. we caught a ton of spanish mackrel and a few red snapper. the crew were all great with my 11 and 6 year old daughters who now won’t stop asking about when they can go out again. i would highly recommend Cool Change Charters, you’ll be glad you did.
Jed Mix5.0Verifiedfirst timers
5 Hour Trip – Combo - 7:00 AM on June 9, 2026 • 7 adults • 1 childthis was the first time any of us fished in the gulf. much less on a charter. the deck hand adam very respectful even got a few fish on line for my grandson to reel in. we caught our limit on red snapper and caught a couple king mackerel along with some Spanish mackerel. it was a great day. my only complant is it wasnt long enough, but that is no fault of theres we got exactly what we paid for and more. my hats off to cool change . Hopefully i can book another if we come back.
Dave Hardin5.0VerifiedNewGreat crew and charter
5 Hour Trip – Combo on October 15, 2026 • 6 adultsTrolling was slow go, but once Cap got us to his spots, it was busy! Caught about 80 and 3 species, hit our limit on red snapper. Overall great trip and would recommend. Adam kept us ready, was very experienced, and enjoyed talking to him, even though we're from different ends of baldwin county.
Richelle KulpinskiRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat trip!
5 Hour Trip – Combo - 7:00 AM on March 24, 2026 • 7 adults • 2 childrenWe had an amazing time on this fishing charter! We brought 2 adults and 6 kids, and it could not have been a better experience for our family. The boat had a nice inside/covered area which was perfect for the kids to take breaks and stay out of the sun when needed. The crew was incredibly patient, helpful, and made sure every kid had a chance to catch fish and have fun. They were great with families and made the whole trip easy and enjoyable. We made great memories and would highly recommend this charter to anyone, especially families with kids. We will definitely be back!
Michelle MaddoxRepeat angler5.0VerifiedCool Change for the win!
5 Hour Trip – Combo on July 8, 2026 • 7 adults • 1 childBooked this 5 hour charter for a second year in a row! Captain Joe put us on the fish....again....and you could not ask for a better deckhand than Adam! We had adults, teens, and a five year old and the entire experience was top notch for everyone yet again. If you're reading this review, you're likely trying to pick a boat. Just go ahead and book Cool Change. Captain Joe and Adam do not disappoint!!
Anthony Decker5.0VerifiedBest family trip!
4 Hour – Trolling Family Special on June 4, 2026 • 7 adults • 1 childThe weather was not cooperating but Joe and Adam were excellent in helping us in finding a great place to fish in the bay since the offshore was not available. Adam was wonderful helping us out with all the fish we were catching, and Captain Joe was great at helping us find great spots and would move if fish weren't biting. Success fishing trip and we would highly recommend going with this crew!
Leigh Creel5.0VerifiedAmazing day with top notch crew!
6 Hour Trip – Red Snapper on June 29, 2026 • 8 adults • 4 childrenI cannot say enough good things about Captain Joe and Adam. They were the perfect crew for our kid’s first deep sea fishing trip. They were so patient, helpful, and we caught the limit of snapper. Captain Joe knew where to catch the snapper, and Adam look care of us and had lines in the water constantly. It was the perfect day for us! Highly, highly, highly recommend!
Greg Beach5.0VerifiedNewThey were awesome caught tons of fish
6 Hour Trip – Red Snapper on October 16, 2026 • 12 adultsWe had a great day with the captain and his me we caught a bunch of fish everywhere we stopped. The meat was on everything as it needed to be. What a great experience.
FAQs about Cool Change Charters
- US $975 per group, additional US $75 per person after 6 guests - 3 Hour – Gilligans Island Fishing (3 hours)
- US $975 per group, additional US $75 per person after 6 guests - 3 Hour – Tiny Bites Family Special (3 hours)
- US $1,200 per group, additional US $120 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour – Trolling Family Special (4 hours)
- US $1,500 per group, additional US $150 per person after 6 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Combo (5 hours)
- US $1,500 per group, additional US $150 per person after 6 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Combo - 7:00 AM (5 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $180 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fish (6 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $180 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fish - 1:30 PM (6 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $180 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (6 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $180 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Red Snapper - 1:30 PM (6 hours)
- US $2,400 per group, additional US $240 per person after 6 guests - 8 Hour Bottom Fishing Trip (8 hours)
- US $2,400 per group, additional US $240 per person after 6 guests - 8 Hour Trip — Red Snapper (8 hours)
- US $3,000 per group, additional US $300 per person after 6 guests - 10 Hour Trip — Bottom Fishing (10 hours)
- US $3,000 per group, additional US $300 per person after 6 guests - 10 Hour Trip — Red Snapper (10 hours)
- US $3,600 per group, additional US $360 per person after 6 guests - 12 Hour Trip — Red Snapper (12 hours)
- Toilet Marine electric toilet
- Air conditioning Cold flow unit
- GPS Simrad, Garmin, and Raymarine
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia system Play your favorite music while fishing
- Outriggers Used for bill fishing
- Radio
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle (If lost overboard minimum charge $200)
- Live bait (When available )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Deckhand cleans fish)
- First mate (Works for tips 18-20% customary)
- Fishing license (All licenses included)
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Depending on the length of the trip anywhere from close to shore to 45 miles on extended trips. Most common trip 6hrs 10 to 20 miles )
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Barracuda (Great)
- Grouper (Scamp)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Shark (Bull)
- Snapper (Lane)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snapper (Vermilion)
- Spanish Mackerel
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