Whenever you feel the need for an exciting offshore fishing adventure, Mad Hatter is here to take you right where you need to be. Join Captain Blake for a day and see what sportfishing is all about. Capt. Blake has been exploring these waters long enough to know all the best spots in the area and he’ll take you to some of his favorite ones. You can join no matter what your skill level is - whatever you need to know about landing a trophy, you’ll learn it right here.
The trip takes place on a 43’ Hatteras that accommodates up to 6 guests. This spacious vessel was refurbished in 2022, and it’s powered by twin 400 HP Detroit 6v92 engines. The boat has all the comfort you’ll need for a long day on the water, such as a private toilet, an enclosed cabin with AC and TV, and a cooler. You can also rely on modern navigational electronics to take you where you need to be.
The techniques you’ll most likely use are trolling, bottom fishing, and deep-sea fishing. Some of the species that can end up on the other side of the line are Red Snapper, Wahoo, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Grouper, and more. One of the best parts is that, after the trip, the first mate will clean and bag your fish for you to take home!
All fishing equipment and your licenses are covered by the captain. You’ll need to bring your food, drinks, and sun protection.
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Captain
Blake May
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Rating summary
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Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
90%
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10 Hour Trip on April 29, 2025
Capt Blake May and mate Houston were amazing! They kept us on fish all day, we limited out on everything and caught a bunch for fun. This was the best charter I have ever had. If you are reading reviews then you are trying to decide. Make it easy and make yourself happy - go with this one.
Capt Blake May and mate Houston were amazing! They kept us on fish all day, we limited out on everything and caught a bunch for fun. This was the best charter I have ever had. If you are reading reviews then you are trying to decide. Make it easy and make yourself happy - go with this one.
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6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 5, 2024
The seas were angry that day, it tried to throw us back out of the water. Captain Blake and crewman Houston did a great job trying to keep the motion to a minimum. Captain Blake took us directly to the fish, we were pulling in Red Snappers as soon as the bait was on the floor. We had 6 keepers and at least that many "just under the size" in the first forty minutes of getting to the spot. Houston seemed as if he had four or five arms - baiting one pole, taking a fish off another pole and getting a couple of cigar minnows ready to be cast out. The sea won that day but we took home enough fish to eat the next nights meal back at the condo. We were only gone a total of just over 3 hours and we had 6 Red Snappers and one Spanish Mackerel. We will be back, no doubt and we will even the score with the sea. Thank you Captain Blake and First Mate Houston, great job and we will do even better next time.
The seas were angry that day, it tried to throw us back out of the water. Captain Blake and crewman Houston did a great job trying to keep the motion to a minimum. Captain Blake took us directly to the fish, we were pulling in Red Snappers as soon as the bait was on the floor. We had 6 keepers and at least that many "just under the size" in the first forty minutes of getting to the spot. Houston seemed as if he had four or five arms - baiting one pole, taking a fish off another pole and...
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10 Hour Trip on June 4, 2024
Took my wife and step-son out for a 10hr trip. Captain Blake was very friendly and worked hard to get us on the fish. We didn’t catch as much as we had hoped but it wasn’t from a lack of trying. Captain Blake threw everything he had at the fish and they were just not biting for us or any of the other boats. Even still we caught our fill of red snapper and an amberjack and trigger although we couldn’t keep those as they were out of season. The interior of the boat was very nice! And the couch was very comfortable. Took a couple naps on it while we were out. Overall I would book with Captain Blake again.
Took my wife and step-son out for a 10hr trip. Captain Blake was very friendly and worked hard to get us on the fish. We didn’t catch as much as we had hoped but it wasn’t from a lack of trying. Captain Blake threw everything he had at the fish and they were just not biting for us or any of the other boats. Even still we caught our fill of red snapper and an amberjack and trigger although we couldn’t keep those as they were out of season. The interior of the boat was very nice! And the couch...
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6 Hour Trip (AM) on March 22, 2025
Great experience to go out on the boat and catch some fish. I would recommend going when it warms down a lot. Fish are not so aggressive at the moment but we still caught some fish. We were hoping for more to take home but sometimes fishing is hard. But on the other hand the Doc hand and captain were great. Roll Tide Roll.
Great experience to go out on the boat and catch some fish. I would recommend going when it warms down a lot. Fish are not so aggressive at the moment but we still caught some fish. We were hoping for more to take home but sometimes fishing is hard. But on the other hand the Doc hand and captain were great. Roll Tide Roll.
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6 Hour Trip (AM) on March 18, 2025
We had a great time on the Mad Hatter with Captain Blake and first mate Houston. They were just as excited as we were being it was their first time out this season. The fishing was great and Houston was right there anytime someone had a fish on or needed a hook baited. We will definitely book them the next time we are here.
We had a great time on the Mad Hatter with Captain Blake and first mate Houston. They were just as excited as we were being it was their first time out this season. The fishing was great and Houston was right there anytime someone had a fish on or needed a hook baited. We will definitely book them the next time we are here.
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Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
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Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Depends on how long of a trip and what type of fish we are targeting.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing
Toilet
Full, enclosed bathroom.
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
All live bait is supplied.
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning and filleting is included with your trip.
First Mate
There is a deckhand provided for every trip. It is customary to tip the deck hand 15% of your trip.
Fishing License
All licenses are included and cover all guest.
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.
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Customers of all ages are welcome on the Mad Hatter.
You Keep Catch
Disabled Accessible
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Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
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