Dorado invites you on a fun-packed day on the gorgeous waters of Alabama. Captain Jeff Thierry will pick you up at fort Morgan, AL or Dauphin Island and take you to the area’s rich nearshore and offshore waters, reefs, and wrecks. The captain has 35 years of angling experience and guarantees you to catch fish. You’ll fish with the latest fishing tackle and gear and the knowledgeable crew will help make sure your fishing experience is one you’ll never forget.

The boat you’ll be using is a restored 30’ Contender center console made in 2020. It can sit up to 6 guests. Thanks to its twin 300 HP Suzuki four stroke engines, you’ll reach the fishing grounds in no time and have more time for fishing. The boat uses various navigation electronics and is equipped with a livewell.

The wide choice of fish you can catch includes Snapper, Grouper, Kingfish, bull Shark, Hammerhead Shark, Blacktip Shark, Amberjack, and Grey Triggerfish. Using light and heavy tackle, you can bottom fish, deep sea fish, troll, spin, and jig. You’re free to keep all legal fish you catch.

Your crew will provide you with rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and lures as well as fishing licenses. After the trip, the crew can also clean and fillet your catch, completely free of charge. The only things you’ll need for the trip are some snacks and drinks.

Book today and join Dorado for a wonderful day in Alabama!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Intro (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Oct 31
    US $950
    A 3 hour trip that will see you bottom fish or troll, depending on the conditions. This trip is great for first-timers. Pick-up is available on Dauphin Island only. You and the crew will leave the dock at 7:00 a.m. Bring nothing but your snacks and drinks.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Intro (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Oct 31
    US $950
    Enjoy an afternoon trip bottom fishing or trolling the rich nearshore and offshore waters of Alabama. The technique you'll use will depend on the conditions. First-timers will find this trip especially good. Dauphin island pick up only for this trip
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,100
    Join your friendly crew and spend 4 fun-packed hours bottom fishing. Captain Jeff guarantees catching fish. You and the crew will depart at 7:00 a.m. and spend a lovely morning chasing various nearshore or offshore species.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    US $1,100
    If you prefer to start fishing in the afternoon, this trip is for you. Join Captain Jeff and his crew and spend 4 fun hours bottom fishing nearshore or offshore. Guaranteed to catch fish! Bring nothing but your favorite snacks and drinks and be ready to depart at 1:30 p.m.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - May 31
    US $1,400
    Target Triggerfish, Vermilion Snapper, and other bottom fish. You're guaranteed to catch fish. Bring the snacks and drinks of your choice and be ready to start the trip at 6:30 a.m. The crew will take care of everything needed for a great day on the water.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - May 31
    US $1,400
    Spend a lovely afternoon bottom fishing and have lots of fun chasing Vermilion Snapper, Triggerfish, and other bottom species. The crew guarantees you'll catch fish! The price covers all the equipment, licenses, and catch cleaning.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Snapper Slam (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 18
    US $1,475
    This is a 6 hour trip. You're guaranteed the limit of Red Snapper. You and the crew will leave the dock at 6:30 a.m. The trip price includes all the fishing rods, reels, tackle, live bait, lures, and licenses, and even catch cleaning and filleting.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Snapper Slam (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 18
    US $1,475
    On this trip, you'll spend 6 hours on the water chasing tasty Snapper. The crew guarantees you catching the limit! Bring any food and drinks you like and be ready to depart at 1:30 p.m. The crew takes care of all the gear, licenses, and fish cleaning.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $1,950
    This 8-hour trip gets you further offshore, allowing more fishing time and a larger variety of fish. You and the crew will be bottom fishing with possible trolling depending on the fishing conditions. Bring nothing but the food and drinks of your choice.
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FAQs about Dorado

Dorado offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $950 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Intro (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Intro (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,475 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Snapper Slam (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,475 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Snapper Slam (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,950 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Dorado, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Radar

Trips booked with Dorado include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (All bait & tackle are included )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Bags supplied for fillets)
  • First Mate (20% gratuity is not included in trip price)
  • Fishing License (All state & federal licenses are included. )

Dorado offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Depending on the trip we travel from 9-60 miles offshore )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Dorado offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Dorado include:
  • Amberjack
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • Grouper (Snowy)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Meet the Captain

Jeff Thierry
Dauphin Island, Alabama, United States
ID & license verified
32 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2022
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 Jeff grew up fishing the waters of the gulf coast and he started working on charter boats during summer break back in middle school. Join him aboard and discover the richness of Alabama's diverse fishery.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Scamp) Scamp Grouper
Grouper (Snowy) Snowy Grouper

Boat specs

Contender (Center console) originally built in 1999, and restored in 2020. Powered by 2 300HP Suzuki engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Depending on the trip we travel from 9-60 miles offshore
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
All bait & tackle are included
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Bags supplied for fillets
First Mate
20% gratuity is not included in trip price
Fishing License
All state & federal licenses are included.

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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
We are family friendly & do not have any age restrictions.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (45)
Lots of fish
Lots of fish
Half day trip with captain Jeff
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Angler rating
31
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
100%
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James T.
Hoover, AL
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

AWESOME SNAPPER & SHARK!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Snapper Slam (PM) on July 27, 2023
Captain and deck hand were very knowledgeable, professional, and well seasoned. Boat and equipment were pristine clean. We...
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Michael N.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
Crew
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Captain Jeff and 1st Mate Jackson

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) on March 20, 2024
Cpt. Jeff and his First Mate Jackson are well experienced and got us on the fish. We limited out and returned back to port...
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Tim G.
Springfield, MO
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 he. trip Bubba and Logan

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Snapper Slam (AM) on July 24, 2023
We had an absolutely awesome day on the Dorrado! The guys put us on fish IMMEDIATELY after making our run to the first spot!...
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Clint C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Lots of fish

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 20, 2024
Captain Jeff and deck hand Jackson were awesome we caught lots of fish we will definitely be going with them again.
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Sebastian S.
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Intro (AM) on March 27, 2024
Everything about the fishing trip was great! Thank you!
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