Mossytails Charters welcomes you aboard for a memorable fishing trip out of Orange Beach, AL. Captain David Moss will do his best to make your stay on the water fun and productive. He’s a lifelong angler whose biggest love is sharing his passion for fishing with others and seeing them making memories on the water. Join him aboard and have a wonderful fishing time the Gulf of Mexico.

Your trip will take place on a 31’ Twin Vee catamaran that can safely carry up to 6 anglers. This boat runs on twin 300 HP Suzuki engines and uses modern GPS, fishfinder, and VHF radio technology, all serving to bring you to the fish quickly and safely. The boat also comes with a wireless trolling motor, an ice-box, and a livewell.

You can fish inshore, offshore, reefs, and wrecks, all of which are full of many different fish. Go after Shark, Snapper, Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Spanish Mackerel, Grey Triggerfish, Amberjack, Redfish, and more, depending on the season. To attract them, you can try bottom fishing, big game fishing, drift fishing, trolling, popping, spinning, and jigging on light or heavy tackle.

The captain provides rods, reels, tackle, fishing licenses, as well as bottled water. Bait is included. You’re free to keep the fish you catch as well as to bring kids aboard, so what are you waiting for?

Mossytails Charters and Capt. David are ready to take you on a memorable fishing adventure. Book today and hop aboard!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half day
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Sep 1 (Sun)
    US $1,000
    This trip will typically consist of nearshore fishing wrecks, artificial reefs, and trolling. This trip is great for first timers, or someone who wants quick trip. Fish targeted in this trip would be reef fish, Spanish, and king mackerel, and many other species.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $1,800
    You and the crew will have a full day on the water, exploring the reefs and wrecks. This is especially popular in June and July when Red Snapper season is in full swing, where typically, a day consists of trying to get a good limit of Red Snapper and then trying to catch some other types of fish. Bring some snacks aboard and make the most of this productive fishery.

FAQs about Mossytails Charters

Mossytails Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - Half day (5 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

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

Trips booked with Mossytails Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Sometimes live, dead, or artificial )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Bottled water provided)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Mossytails Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Mossytails Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Mossytails Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Meet the Captain

David Moss
Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
10 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2022
Captain David has fished all his life and he got into saltwater fishing about 16 years ago. He feels that fishing is his passion and he finds nothing better than taking people out fishing and catching fish. The smile on someone’s face while fishing and the fellowship they share is like a drug to him!

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Twin Vee (Catamaran) originally built in 2022. Powered by 2 300HP Suzuki engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 42 knots.

Length
31 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Sometimes live, dead, or artificial
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Bottled water provided
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
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

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Me and my wife Mary's first trip!
My brother 34lber
My wife's big Amberjack that had to back in.
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Blake S.
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Mossy Tails Charter

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 26, 2023
David and Eli are great. We went with bad weather (they were honest about the conditions and were willing to reschedule) and...
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Mike C.
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These guys are awesome

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 5, 2023
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Erin O.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Excellent
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Trophy Red Snapper

Full Day Trip on June 15, 2022
Great experience overall with very professional and knowledgeable fishing guide! If you want to go fishing and be taken care...
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Lindsey M.
Atlanta, Georgia
Excellent
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First deep sea fishing trip

Half Day Trip on February 27, 2021
We had so much fun deep sea fishing! It was a first for both of us, and we had no clue what we were doing, but Captain David...
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Canton, Georgia
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Snapper Time!

Full Day Trip on June 4, 2022
Went out on a corporate trip and had a blast. David and Robbie took care of us and put us on the fish! Limited out on Red Snapper...
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