Sure Shot Fishing Charters

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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $750
    This is our Trolling trip ,with a chance to catch a fish. This is more of a boat-ride-style trip. and is great for first-timers that like to be on the water and enjoy the views
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,000
    Trolling trip with a little bottom fishing. If possible trolling is primarily what we do Fish caught on these trips .Spanish and King Mackerel, Redfish and sharks if requested. And a chance to catch a Red
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,000
    This is a Trolling trip with a little bottom fishing. If possible trolling is primarily what we do Fish caught on these trips .Spanish and King Mackerel, Redfish and sharks if requested. And a chance to catch a Red
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,250
    Light trolling for Spanish and King Mackerel, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Redfish, Tuna – anything that will bite the hook. Also bottom fishing for Red Snapper, Triggerfish, and Grouper.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,500
    With this trip, you will get lots of fishing time: you will troll for Mackerel and other top surface fish, then bottom fish for Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, Cobia, and then troll back home. This trip option gives you 3 hours of bottom fishing, which is plenty of time to find that big one!!!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bot (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,500
    With this trip, you will get lots of fishing time: you will troll for Mackerel and other top surface fish, then bottom fish for Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, Cobia, and then troll back home. This trip option gives you 3 hours of bottom fishing, which is plenty of time to find that big one!!!
  • Private trip
    8 HR – Bottom/Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,000
    Lots of fishing time offshore trolling for Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel and plenty of bottom fishing time for Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack – anything that will bite our hook.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Bottom/Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,500
    Lots of fishing time offshore trolling for Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel and plenty of bottom fishing time for Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack – anything that will bite our hook!!!
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Offshore Smack Down
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $3,000
    Lots of bottom fishing and trolling. Expect to ride out 30 miles before you start to go after it!! Deep water fishing for Grouper, Snapper, and trolling for pelagic fish like Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Mackerel, and Cobia. Awesome trip!
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Customer reviews

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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Great trip! Will book again with Sure shot next year.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 17, 2024
This was our second trip with Sure shot and Captain Mike. He greeted us at the entrance of the Marina and ensured us we were...
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Red snapper smack down on the Sure Shot!

VERIFIED   8 HR – Bottom/Trolling on July 8, 2024
We had an incredible time with Captain Mike and Kim! Captain Mike put us on the fish and we had our limit of snapper in no...
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Logan H.
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Fantastic captain and crew

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom (PM) on October 26, 2024
Captain Andy and his deckhand, Kim, were really great. Very kind. Though the weather was perfect, we had some very unique marine...
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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 13, 2024
Great trip, caught lots fish, Captain Michael was very knowledgeable and professional,  always on top of good fish. 1st mate...
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First time deep sea fishing ❤️

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom on May 22, 2024
My husband has been deep sea fishing before but it was my first time and the experience we had yesterday with Captain Mike...
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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 (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/Bottom (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bot (PM) (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
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • 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
Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
691 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2015
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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)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

What the boat is like

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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

Which types of fishing are offered

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

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 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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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