Mad Hatter 

4.9/5 (53 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 28101 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States

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.

It all starts with booking a trip with Mad Hatter. Come down a rabbit hole and start your adventure!

Blake May

Captain

Blake May

8 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Air Conditioning
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
Almost there...
4 Hour Intro to offshore fishing.
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $795 
5 Hour Trip (PM)

 In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $995 
6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,200 
6 Hour Trip PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,200 
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,600 
10 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,000 
12 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,400 
There are 15 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 53 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (40)

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Angler rating

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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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Brian K.
Brian K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome trip!!

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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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 Brian K. recommends Mad Hatter
Blake May
Blake May (The Captain)
Replied on May 6, 2025
It’s was an amazing trip! Thanks again for fishing with us and leaving such a nice review.

Gregory O.
Gregory O.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great fishing even in rough waters

VERIFIED

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...  

 Gregory O. recommends Mad Hatter
Blake May
Blake May (The Captain)
Replied on June 10, 2024
Thanks for the review! See y’all next time!🎣🎣
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Joseph T.
Joseph T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Captain and boat

VERIFIED

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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 Joseph T. recommends Mad Hatter
Blake May
Blake May (The Captain)
Replied on June 10, 2024
Fun times!!! Thanks for the review.

Cory P.
Cory P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing

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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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 Cory P. recommends Mad Hatter
Blake May
Blake May (The Captain)
Replied on March 31, 2025
Thanks for the review. We look forward fishing with you again soon

Ed K.
Ed K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

6 Hour Trip

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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.  

 Ed K. recommends Mad Hatter
Blake May
Blake May (The Captain)
Replied on March 31, 2025
Thanks for booking with us. We really enjoyed having you aboard.

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FAQs about Mad Hatter

What are the trip rates for Mad Hatter?

Mad Hatter offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $795 per group - 4 Hour Intro to offshore fishing. (4 hours)
  • US $995 per group - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour Trip PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Mad Hatter?

When you book a trip with Mad Hatter, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Full, enclosed bathroom.
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Mad Hatter?

Trips booked with Mad Hatter include:

  • 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.)
What types of fishing does Mad Hatter offer?

Mad Hatter offers the following types of fishing:

  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Depends on how long of a trip and what type of fish we are targeting.)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Mad Hatter offer?

Mad Hatter offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Mad Hatter?

Top targeted fish species with Mad Hatter include:

  • Amberjack
  • Grouper (Black)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Blake May

Orange Beach, Alabama, United States

ID & license verified
53 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since April 2022
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The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Wahoo
Wahoo

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
43 ft
Year built
1981
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Hatteras
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Detroit 6v92
Powered by
2 x 400HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Depends on how long of a trip and what type of fish we are targeting.

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Full, enclosed bathroom.

Air Conditioning

GPS

Fishfinder

Bed

Live Bait Well

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

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.

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 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

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

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

What’s biting in Orange Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
WahooWahoo
15 people are looking at this charter.