Sure Shot Fishing Charters 

4.8
(640 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 29603 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States–

Sure Shot Fishing Charters 

Orange Beach, AL, United States
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38 ft
6
4.8
(640 reviews)

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Join Sure Shot Fishing Charters, located at the world-famous Flora-Bama Lounge and Oyster Bar in Orange Beach, Alabama. This family-owned business is now led by Captain Mike who has over 30 years of experience fishing the local waters.

Captain Mike is a relaxed and flexible captain who says everyone is welcome on his charters. Families are welcome, and so are their dogs, kittens, or even parrots. Captain Mike wants everyone to enjoy a true family adventure!

Fishing is done aboard a 42' custom-built commercial boat that offers a clean, comfortable and air-conditioned ride. This beauty is powered by two 330 HP engines, which means you'll get to the deeper fishing grounds quickly and efficiently, so you have plenty of fishing time. The vessel has a toilet, a shower, a bed, a kitchen, and a TV for your convenience.

Capt. Mike will locate the best spots and provide as much instruction as you need to reel in the fish of your dreams. There are other useful extras on the boat such as a flybridge and outriggers for trolling, and top quality fishing gear used for light and heavy tackle.

Sure Shot specializes in bottom fishing for Red Snapper, Amberjack, a variety of Grouper, Triggerfish, and anything else that will bite the hook. They also offer trolling trips for Bull Redfish, King Mackerel, and Spanish Mackerel. And if fishing the deeper waters is your thing, you can do that too! Targeted species include Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Tuna, and more.

Capt. Mike and Sure Shot Fishing Charters invite you to join their fishing team for a fun-filled day. An experienced deckhand will be there to help you with reeling in your catch. Families with no experience are welcome: the crew enjoys teaching!

Explore the prolific waters of the coast of Alabama with Sure Shot Fishing Charters and have the time of your life!

Join Sure Shot Fishing Charters, located at the world-famous Flora-Bama Lounge and Oyster Bar in Orange Beach, Alabama. This family-owned business is now led by Captain Mike who has over 30 years of experience fishing the local waters.

Captain Mike is a relaxed and flexible captain who says everyone is welcome on his charters. Families are welcome, and so are their dogs, kittens, or even parrots. Captain Mike wants everyone to enjoy a true family adventure!

Fishing is done aboard a 42' custom-built commercial boat that offers a clean, comfortable and air-conditioned ride. This beauty is powered by two 330 HP engines, which means you'll get to the deeper fishing grounds quickly and efficiently, so you have plenty of fishing time. The vessel has a toilet, a shower, a bed, a kitchen, and a TV for your convenience.

Capt. Mike will locate the best spots and provide as much instruction as you need to reel in the fish of your dreams. There are other useful extras on the boat such as a flybridge and outriggers for trolling, and top quality fishing gear used for light and heavy tackle.

Sure Shot specializes in bottom fishing for Red Snapper, Amberjack, a variety of Grouper, Triggerfish, and anything else that will bite the hook. They also offer trolling trips for Bull Redfish, King Mackerel, and Spanish Mackerel. And if fishing the deeper waters is your thing, you can do that too! Targeted species include Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Tuna, and more.

Capt. Mike and Sure Shot Fishing Charters invite you to join their fishing team for a fun-filled day. An experienced deckhand will be there to help you with reeling in your catch. Families with no experience are welcome: the crew enjoys teaching!

Explore the prolific waters of the coast of Alabama with Sure Shot Fishing Charters and have the time of your life!

Sure Shot Fishing Charters
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Sure Shot Fishing Charters
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3 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 1:00 PM)
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 HR – Bottom/Trolling
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip – Bottom/Trolling
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $2,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip – Offshore Smack Down
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $3,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.8
640 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (1028)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

Reviews (640)

  • Sonja Hart
    Sonja Hart
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    We all caught fish!!

    6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom on May 28, 2026 • 5 adults

    We booked this trip for our senior graduates and the trip did not disappoint! The boat was awesome, clean, and very roomy. The captain was the most friendly and knowledgeable of all captains and well experienced with the deep waters! The deck hand was phenomenal and an expert in her field. Im sure she will be captain of her own ship one day! We caught snapper, amber jack, grouper, and very big trigger fish! One of the best fishing experiences and we will book again! Also thanks for the restaurant recommendation to cook our fish it was delicious and great service as well!! We will book again!!

  • Michael Goins
    Michael Goins
    Repeat angler
    us
    Indiana, US
    •
    Member since 2021
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Kim was great

    5 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom (PM) on May 11, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

    We were a family of 5, 2 willing adults to fish, one child with no interest in fishing and a somewhat handicap mother in law who just wanted to ride on the boat, Captain Mike was very accommodating for my mother in law, we got out on the water and caught plenty of spanish mackerel and vermillion snapper, Kim was super nice and stayed busy with just the two of us primarily fishing, had a pretty good catch and probably would of been better with with more anglers but overall super happy, will book again next time we are in the area. we did 5 hour pm

  • Ed Fickey
    Ed Fickey
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    •
    Member since 2018
    •
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing Captain and Mate, not boatride

    6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom on August 19, 2026 • 2 adults

    There is always a risk when booking with an unknown to you Capt. I took the risk and was not disappointed. we lucked into good weather although hot, even for August. Throw in my wife and were celebrating our 47th anniversary and 70 is just a number. Kim, the mate (also a Capt) was bait friendly and very attentive. We caught fish, King Mackerel, Trigger, American Red Snapper, b-liners, vermillion, grunts so brought home something to eat for several meals. I highly recommend this team.

  • Chaundre Larimore
    Chaundre Larimore
    us
    Missouri, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best trip!

    6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom on June 1, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 children

    This was my family’s first time on a charter! And we were NOT let down! Capitan Mike and first mate terri were nothing short of amazing in helping us in every way and great with the kiddos, helping them to cast/ reel in a keeping our poles in the water ready to catch the next fish ! We had a great experience! Cant wait to book with Sure Shot Fishing Charters again! We were treated just like family. Got to catch our limit for opening day Snapper season. 😁

  • Cole Deborde
    Cole Deborde
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Family Trip - Mom, Dad & 3 young teenagers.

    6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom on July 19, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

    This was our 2nd booking with Captain Mike. We will definitely be booking for a 3rd time next year. caught plenty of fish and had a great time. This captain will put you on fish. He’s not going to waste your time and money just putting around in the water. He genuinely wants you to go home with fish and a smile on your face. Miss Kim is a great first mate for Sure Shot. 1 fish short of a 5 man limit on red snapper but a 30” snapper filled that void!!!

  • Nicholas Carney
    Nicholas Carney
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    •
    Member since 2022
    •
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Great time!

    4 Hour Trip on September 1, 2026 • 4 adults

    This was our third trip with Captain Mike and Sure Shot Charters. His deck hand Kim is a rock star. Both are committed to provide a great fishing experience. We had a great time and can't wait to see them next year.

  • Alex Troegel
    Alex Troegel
    us
    Louisiana, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    CANT WAIT TO GO BACK

    6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom on July 3, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 children

    Capt Mike was great, and Ms Kim was an absokute delight! what a great experience this was. my wife and girls had never been offshore before, Ms Kim was very patient and did a great hob helping the kids get acclamated to reeling those red snapper in. we caught our limit pretty quick. Capt Mike did a great job of getting us on fish and back to the sock safe and sound.

  • Kevin Schmieding
    Kevin Schmieding
    us
    Michigan, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Crew!

    4 Hour Trip - 6:30 AM on April 2, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 child

    Our family had a fun time fishing with sure shot! Kim and Captain Mike were down to earth people who cared about whether or not our family had a good time and caught some fish. Kim was Johnny on the spot with helping rebate our hooks and grabbing all the fish we caught. Since we had to bottom fish instead of troll, Captain Mike made sure that we had perfect spots so we were able to catch some trigger fish, sand perch, and red snapper! We appreciate all of their hard work! :)

  • Cameron Strickland
    Cameron Strickland
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
    •
    Member since 2022
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Excelent trip!

    6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom on June 16, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    We had a great time tuesday. We werent certain how thing would go with the weather not being the best but that wasnt the case! Captian had us on fish within no time of leaving the bay. Had our limit of red snapper in 30 minutes or less. We then went trolling and caught 20 bonita and roughly a 40 pound amberjack!

  • Jennifer Beck
    Jennifer Beck
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arkansas, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip during some adverse conditions

    4 Hour Trip - 6:30 AM on June 13, 2026 • 4 adults

    Once again, Cpt. Mike and Kim came through! Limited trolling secondary to sargassum. Fished for red snapper though- excellent catches. Caught our limit in just over an hour!! This is the third time that we have fished with the Sure Shot crew!

Rating

4.8
640 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (1028)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (640)

Frequently mentioned
Showing 1 – 5 of 640 reviews
Sonja Hart
Sonja Hart
Repeat angler
us
Tennessee, US
•
Member since 2025
•
2 trips
5.0
Verified
We all caught fish!!
6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom on May 28, 2026 • 5 adults

We booked this trip for our senior graduates and the trip did not disappoint! The boat was awesome, clean, and very roomy. The captain was the most friendly and knowledgeable of all captains and well experienced with the deep waters! The deck hand was phenomenal and an expert in her field. Im sure she will be captain of her own ship one day! We caught snapper, amber jack, grouper, and very big trigger fish! One of the best fishing experiences and we will book again! Also thanks for the restaurant recommendation to cook our fish it was delicious and great service as well!! We will book again!!

Michael Goins
Michael Goins
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
•
Member since 2021
•
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Kim was great
5 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom (PM) on May 11, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

We were a family of 5, 2 willing adults to fish, one child with no interest in fishing and a somewhat handicap mother in law who just wanted to ride on the boat, Captain Mike was very accommodating for my mother in law, we got out on the water and caught plenty of spanish mackerel and vermillion snapper, Kim was super nice and stayed busy with just the two of us primarily fishing, had a pretty good catch and probably would of been better with with more anglers but overall super happy, will book again next time we are in the area. we did 5 hour pm

Reported catch:
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Gray Triggerfish
Red Snapper
Ed Fickey
Ed Fickey
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
•
Member since 2018
•
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing Captain and Mate, not boatride
6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom on August 19, 2026 • 2 adults

There is always a risk when booking with an unknown to you Capt. I took the risk and was not disappointed. we lucked into good weather although hot, even for August. Throw in my wife and were celebrating our 47th anniversary and 70 is just a number. Kim, the mate (also a Capt) was bait friendly and very attentive. We caught fish, King Mackerel, Trigger, American Red Snapper, b-liners, vermillion, grunts so brought home something to eat for several meals. I highly recommend this team.

Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Red Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Sure Shot Fishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

thank you so much Ed. Looking forward to next time Captain Mike.

Chaundre Larimore
Chaundre Larimore
us
Missouri, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best trip!
6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom on June 1, 2026 • 2 adults • 3 children

This was my family’s first time on a charter! And we were NOT let down! Capitan Mike and first mate terri were nothing short of amazing in helping us in every way and great with the kiddos, helping them to cast/ reel in a keeping our poles in the water ready to catch the next fish ! We had a great experience! Cant wait to book with Sure Shot Fishing Charters again! We were treated just like family. Got to catch our limit for opening day Snapper season. 😁

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Robert Sawyers
Robert Sawyers
us
Alabama, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
You want to fish this is the boat you wanna be on
6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom on September 5, 2026 • 6 adults

Captain Mike and first mate Kim are the best he knows where the fish are and she does an amazing job at keeping you fishing and and bringing them in if you wanna have some fun and bring back a good bit of fish this is the team you wanna pick will be back for a third year and manny more to come

Reported catch:
Gray Triggerfish
Red Snapper

FAQs about Sure Shot Fishing Charters

Sure Shot Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group - 3 Hour Trip (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip - 6:30 AM (4 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom (6 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 8 HR – Bottom/Trolling (8 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Bottom/Trolling (10 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore Smack Down (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Sure Shot Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system Wi-fi
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Sonar
  • Radar
Trips booked with Sure Shot Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Sure Shot Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Sure Shot Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Sure Shot Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your operator

Sure Shot Fishing Charters
Sure Shot Fishing Charters

Orange Beach, Alabama, United States

3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
640 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2015
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.

Becoming a professional fisherman was always Captain Mike Salley's number one dream. He moved to the Orange Beach area as a young adult, where he started his now 30+ year career working as a charter captain. His passion and dedication to fishing, as well as providing an excellent experience out on the water for all of his customers, means that when you book a trip with him, you'll be fishing with a local legend. He considers himself the luckiest guy in the world.

Sure Shot Fishing Charters
Sure Shot Fishing Charters
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
3
reports
640
reviews
2015
member since
~1h
response
Becoming a professional fisherman was always Captain Mike Salley's number one dream. He moved to the Orange Beach area as a young adult, where he started his now 30+ year career working as a charter captain. His passion and dedication to fishing, as well as providing an excellent experience out on the water for all of his customers, means that when you book a trip with him, you'll be fishing with a local legend. He considers himself the luckiest guy in the world.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Redfish
Redfish
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Great time!
    Nicholas C.
    Nicholas C.
  • Fishing Captain and Mate, not boatride
    Ed F.
    Ed F.
  • Big Fish and a good variety of species
    Christine K.
    Christine K.
  • Family Trip - Mom, Dad & 3 young teenagers.
    Cole D.
    Cole D.
  • Great time on water fishing
    Ryan S.
    Ryan S.
  • great family vacation excursion
    Travis B.
    Travis B.
  • Great trip for the family!
    Brian K.
    Brian K.
  • Great trip!
    Andrew R.
    Andrew R.
  • excellent at what they do!
    Cody N.
    Cody N.
  • Excelent trip!
    Cameron S.
    Cameron S.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1984
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Custom Built
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins 5.9 Turbo 6BTA
Powered by
2 x 330HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Bowfishing
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Wi-fi
Outriggers
Ice box
Sonar
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Snacks
First mate
Fishing license

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 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
All ages + pets
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Orange Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)

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