Southern Sun Fishing Charters

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Southern Sun Fishing Charters is a professional fishing guide service specializing in giving customers an outstanding and memorable time catching fish. Join Captain Charlie on the gorgeous inshore and nearshore waters of Orange Beach searching for species such as Redfish, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, and many others.

When you book a charter with Southern Sun Fishing Charters everything is provided, including bait, tackle, rods, licenses, and cleaning the fish. The only thing you need to worry about once you book a charter is having an awesome time.

You will go out aboard a 24’ Triton center console. This is a clean and spacious boat with plenty of space for up to 5 anglers. The vessel comes powered by a single 250 HP Suzuki engine and is outfitted with the latest navigational and fish-finding electronics, as well as other professional accessories.

The trips are short and sweet. In just 4 hours, you’ll have the opportunity to learn lots of new fishing tricks and fill your bucket with tasty fish. You only need to choose whether you prefer a morning or an afternoon bite. The trips are adjusted in order to fit every angler’s needs - from beginner to a seasonal pro.

Come have a great day on the water with Captain Charlie and make memories to relive for years to come!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip-Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Jul 20 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $450
    Our 3 hour inshore trip is a great introduction to fishing and sightseeing the inland waterways. This trip is great for kids and families!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $550
    Spend a great morning on the water in and around the bays, canals, and beaches of Orange Beach and Perdido Key!Target Black Drum, Redfish, Trout, Flounder, and many more. Your fishing licenses and equipment are included in the price.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Shark Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $550
    This is a fun catch and release trip that will give you a work out! Youโ€™ll drift baits across active areas for several different species of sharks that are local to our area.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Drift Fishing
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Jul 20 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $550
    This trip is a great option if you want to do some fishing and sightseeing with your family and friends.
  • Private trip
    Bull Red Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 31 - Nov 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    Spend the morning cruising down the beaches and inlets looking for Bull Redfish. This trip is an artifical lure only trip. Once we find the schools of Reds, youโ€™ll be sight casting into them for a trophy Red fish!
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 15 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $650
    Spend a great morning on the water in and around the bays, canals, and beaches of Orange Beach and Perdido Key!Target Black Drum, Redfish, Trout, Flounder, and many more. Your fishing licenses and equipment are included in the price.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $700
    Head out into the Gulf of Mexico to fish for Trigger, Cobia, Mackerel, Amberjack, a variety of Snapper species, and many other fish!
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $800
    Head out into the Gulf of Mexico to fish for Trigger, Cobia, Mackerel, Amberjack, a variety of Snapper species, and many other fish!
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 332 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Nickolas M.
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time

VERIFIED   4 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore (AM) on July 22, 2024
We had a great time fishing with Captain Charlie. Although the fish didnโ€™t bite as good as we hoped, it was still a great...
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Kevin G.
Excellent
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First time gulf fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore (AM) on July 27, 2024
My 15 year old son and myself had a excellent experience with Captain Charlie, he took the time and had a lot of patience teaching...
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Willard C. T.
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Four Fun Hours

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore (AM) on November 15, 2024
Captain Charlie and Gil run a tight ship: they are knowledgeable, attentive, helpful, and enjoyable to fish with. This was...
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Timothy B.
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Southern Sun Fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore on November 27, 2024
We have been coming to orange beach for 3 years and we have went with Charlie all 3 years. Every trip we have taken, has always...
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Todd H.
Excellent
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2024 Guys Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore (AM) on August 7, 2024
Took my Dad and brother in law out on a 4 hour in-shore Trip with Captain Charlie. Fishing was a little slow but that was across...
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FAQs about Southern Sun Fishing Charters

Southern Sun Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $65 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip-Inshore (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $65 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $65 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Shark Trip (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $65 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Bull Red Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $65 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Southern Sun Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Southern Sun Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Southern Sun Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Southern Sun Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Southern Sun Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Captain Charlie Williams
Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
9 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
356 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2021
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.
Captain Charlie Williams moved to the area when he was 11 years old and fell in love with the water. He became an avid fisherman โ€“ learning the waterways of Orange Beach and the surrounding areas. Captain Charlie enjoys fishing in both the inshore and nearshore waters of our area.
Our Team
Gil C.
Captain

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Pompano Pompano

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2013
Boat manufacturer
Triton
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP

Whichย types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Whichย fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Drift Fishing

Whichย amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Whatโ€™s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

Whatย the listing policiesย are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

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