Sure Shot Fishing Charters 

4.8/5 (578 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 29603 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States

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

Charter Operator

Sure Shot Fishing Charters

29 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Air Conditioning
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Food (Snacks)

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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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 (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom (PM)

 Just booked! Last booked: 3 hours ago

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

 In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
US $1,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bot (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
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
There are 12 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 578 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (916)

Great trip
The Sure Shot is a sure thing
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

95%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

93%

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Noah R.
Noah R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantastic Family-Friendly Trip with a Hard-Working Crew!

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom on June 13, 2025

We had an amazing morning 6-hour fishing charter with Sure Shot Fishing Charters out of Orange Beach! Our group included 3 adults and 3 kids (all under 11), and from start to finish, Captain Mike and his crew made it a great experience. Captain Mike called us before the trip to walk through what to expect, review the fishing and weather conditions, and let us know what to bring. That personal touch really helped us prepare and get excited. The fishing didn’t disappoint! We landed several beautiful Red Snappers and even a Tuna. When the first couple of spots didn’t produce as many fish as Captain Mike wanted, he didn’t hesitate to keep moving and working hard to find a better location. We were even competing with dolphins at times who were snatching bait and fish, but Captain Mike kept us on the move until he got us on a hot spot. His persistence paid off. Our deckhand was absolutely incredible—super knowledgeable, patient, and great with both the adults and especially the kids. She explained the gear, gave helpful tips on technique, and made sure the young anglers felt confident and helped them land their big fish. All in all, it was a memorable trip for our whole family. If you’re looking for a fun, professional, and family-friendly fishing experience in Orange Beach, we highly recommend Sure Shot Fishing Charters!

We had an amazing morning 6-hour fishing charter with Sure Shot Fishing Charters out of Orange Beach! Our group included 3 adults and 3 kids (all under 11), and from start to finish, Captain Mike and his crew made it a great experience. Captain Mike called us before the trip to walk through what to expect, review the fishing and weather conditions, and let us know what to bring. That personal touch really helped us prepare and get excited. The fishing didn’t disappoint! We landed several beautiful...  

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 Noah R. recommends Sure Shot Fishing Charters
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Sure Shot Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)
Replied on June 23, 2025
Wow, what a nice review. Thank you so much Kim and I both enjoyed you guys tremendously. Really looking forward to next time. Safe travels Captain Mike.

Danny J.
Danny J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing

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6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bot (PM) on July 31, 2025

Captain Mike and deck hand Brad was fantastic. He would move the boat to keep us on fish instead of Justin’s in one spot. Put us on some big red snapper along with a few other species we caught. Brad was also fantastic as he kept us baited and rods in the water. He took time with my grandson who loves fishing and showed him how to tie knots and other things. Stuff like that makes the trip for me

Captain Mike and deck hand Brad was fantastic. He would move the boat to keep us on fish instead of Justin’s in one spot. Put us on some big red snapper along with a few other species we caught. Brad was also fantastic as he kept us baited and rods in the water. He took time with my grandson who loves fishing and showed him how to tie knots and other things. Stuff like that makes the trip for me  

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Greg W.
Greg W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Years of local knowledge makes a difference

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3 Hour Trip (PM) on July 27, 2025

If you are looking for a great fishing experience on a comfortable boat, this is the one! Captain Mike knows the waters from his decades of fishing experience and the same goes for Brad, his first mate and deck hand. Both were very nice guys, and made the experience great for our group! Won’t hesitate to book with them in the future.

If you are looking for a great fishing experience on a comfortable boat, this is the one! Captain Mike knows the waters from his decades of fishing experience and the same goes for Brad, his first mate and deck hand. Both were very nice guys, and made the experience great for our group! Won’t hesitate to book with them in the future.  

 Greg W. recommends Sure Shot Fishing Charters
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Sure Shot Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)
Replied on July 28, 2025
Thank you so much, Greg that means a lot to us. Looking forward to next time.

Robert M.
Robert M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Snappers Galore!!!

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom on June 20, 2025

Had a great morning fishing with Capt Mike and his wonderful deckhand Kim! They were both very knowledgeable and explained the process of everything we were doing. We quickly caught our limit of Red Snapper with a bonus Red Grouper and had plenty of time to troll back in and catch a few Spanish Mackerel and a small Tuna! Great day on the water and looking forward to fishing with Sure Shot again!!

Had a great morning fishing with Capt Mike and his wonderful deckhand Kim! They were both very knowledgeable and explained the process of everything we were doing. We quickly caught our limit of Red Snapper with a bonus Red Grouper and had plenty of time to troll back in and catch a few Spanish Mackerel and a small Tuna! Great day on the water and looking forward to fishing with Sure Shot again!!  

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 Robert M. recommends Sure Shot Fishing Charters
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Sure Shot Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)
Replied on June 23, 2025
Thank you so much. We had a blast. Looking forward to next time.
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Andrew H.
Andrew H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Mike & Brad were great

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4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 28, 2025

Mike and Brad did an excellent job making sure we were taken care of on our trip. Made sure we caught some fish and were very nice and helpful throughout the entire trip. Highly recommend. Boat is also super nice.

Mike and Brad did an excellent job making sure we were taken care of on our trip. Made sure we caught some fish and were very nice and helpful throughout the entire trip. Highly recommend. Boat is also super nice.  

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 Andrew H. recommends Sure Shot Fishing Charters
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Replied on July 29, 2025
Thank you, Andrew. Looking forward to next time Captain Mike
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FAQs about Sure Shot Fishing Charters

What are the trip rates for 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 (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bot (PM) (6 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)
Which amenities are available onboard with Sure Shot Fishing Charters?

When you book a trip with Sure Shot Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Sonar
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Sure Shot Fishing Charters?

Trips booked with Sure Shot Fishing Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Sure Shot Fishing Charters offer?

Sure Shot Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Sure Shot Fishing Charters offer?

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
Which fish species can I catch with Sure Shot Fishing Charters?

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

Orange Beach, Alabama, United States

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
743 Customer reviews
Response time 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.

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

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
42 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

Air Conditioning

GPS

Fishfinder

Bed

Flybridge

Live Bait Well

Kitchen

Refrigerator

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.

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 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

 Mastercard

 American Express

 Checks

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)
12 people are looking at this charter.
5 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom (PM) booked 3 hours ago