Watts Charter Fishing & Guide
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Watts Charter Fishing & Guide

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(5 reviews)
Perdido Beach Boulevard 28101
Orange Beach, AL, United States

Watts Charter Fishing & Guide is located in Orange Beach and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Ben aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you’re after! Depending on the trip and species, you’ll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, and spinning. You’re looking at 3 to 6-hour trips, where you’ll usually go after the likes of King Mackerel, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Snapper, and Sheepshead, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your adventure begins on board a 25’ Sea Hunt boat that can fit a maximum of 4 anglers. The boat is fitted with an ice box.

The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you’ll need for a productive day on the water.

As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain so you don’t have to worry about it.

You’re welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

The boat will be supplied with drinks for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Children are welcome aboard so you’re good to get the young ones started early.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Watts Charter Fishing & Guide.

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Fishing Intro (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $450
    Great for a family looking to "test the waters" and experience inshore fishing for the first time! Captain Ben is a great teacher and is happy to help coach first-time or novice fishermen (including kids of course) as well as educate them on the biology and nature of our fishery! Target species will include but not be limited to Redfish, Speckled Trout, Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, and Ladyfish.
  • Private trip
    Introduction to Fishing
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $450
    Great for a family looking to "test the waters" and experience inshore fishing for the first time! Ben is a great teacher and is happy to help coach first-time or novice fishermen (including kids of course) as well as educate them on the biology and nature of our fishery! Target species will include but not be limited to Redfish, Speckled Trout, Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, and Ladyfish.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $550
    Great for people of all skill levels looking to get out and enjoy some time on the inshore waters of Florida/Alabama. Fishing will focus on inshore using methods such as casting and bottom fishing. Ben will focus on areas that have historically produced great catches for him, but sight fishing and seasonal/current conditions will also play a role in the location of fishing. Target species include but are not limited to Redfish, Speckled Trout, Mangrove Snapper, and Spanish Mackerel.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $550
    Great for people of all skill levels looking to get out and enjoy some time on the inshore waters of Florida/Alabama. Fishing will focus on inshore using methods such as casting and bottom fishing. Captain Ben will focus on areas that have historically produced great catches for him, but sight fishing and seasonal/current conditions will also play a role in the location of fishing. Target species include but are not limited to Redfish, Speckled Trout, Mangrove Snapper, and Spanish Mackerel.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $750
    Great for people of all skill levels looking to get out and enjoy some time on the waters of Florida/Alabama. Fishing will focus on inshore/nearshore using methods such as casting, trolling, and bottom fishing. Ben will focus on areas that have historically produced great catches for him, but sight fishing and seasonal/current conditions will also play a role in the location of fishing. Target species include but are not limited to: Redfish, Speckled Trout, Mangrove Snapper, and Spanish Mackerel.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $750
    Great for people of all skill levels looking to get out and enjoy some time on the waters of Florida/Alabama. Fishing will focus on inshore/nearshore using methods such as casting, trolling, and bottom fishing. Captain Ben will focus on areas that have historically produced great catches for him, but sight fishing and seasonal/current conditions will also play a role in the location of fishing. Target species include but are not limited to: Redfish, Speckled Trout, Mangrove Snapper, and Spanish Mackerel.
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About the Captain

Ben Watts
Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
ID & License verified
5 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2022
We strive to catch fish and have fun! Whether you are a hardcore fisherman or a family looking to get out on the water and enjoy the day, we are here to insure a good time! Capt. Ben offers inshore/nearshore fishing trips that include trolling, casting, bottom fishing, and even fly fishing depending on what you are after. Ben is flexible and willing to do whatever it takes to put you on fish and have a good time!

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Sea Hunt (Center console) originally built in 2020. Powered by a 300HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Checks
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
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour PM trip
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Angler Rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
60%
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Crason C.
Springdale, AR
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour PM trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 23, 2023
Had an excellent time on the water! He had us on fish and constantly worked hard to make sure all our lines were baited and...
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Adam S.
Township Of Sumpter, MI
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Perfect trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on March 29, 2023
Captain Ben was a fantastic captain. His boat was clean and well-stocked and he was a great host. He put us on fish consistently...
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Richard J.
Richland, MI
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on March 30, 2023
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Andy W.
Shadeland, IN
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on March 30, 2023
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Jack L.
Wolcottville, IN
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February fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on February 21, 2023
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FAQs about Watts Charter Fishing & Guide

Watts Charter Fishing & Guide offers the following trips to customers:
  • $450 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Fishing Intro (PM) (3 hours)
  • $450 per group - Introduction to Fishing (3 hours)
  • $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $750 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • $750 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Watts Charter Fishing & Guide, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Watts Charter Fishing & Guide include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
Watts Charter Fishing & Guide offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
Watts Charter Fishing & Guide offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Watts Charter Fishing & Guide include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout