Rip Current 

4.8
(143 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
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Veteran Owned
 Perdido Beach Boulevard 26619, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States

Rip Current 

Orange Beach, AL, United States
40 ft
15
4.8
(143 reviews)

Riptide Current Charters is your key to the finest angling in and around Orange Beach, Alabama. The company is operated by an aggressive fisherman who knows the local waters like the back of his hand. Whether you are an amateur or a seasoned pro, Captain Gage Hudson will take care of you.

The other half to Riptide Charters, this boat is a 40' Michael Fitts that's great for offshore fishing. Equipped with all the appropriate navigational gear and the full complement of first aid and safety equipment, this sportfishing boat is a great base for a half and 3/4 day fishing trips. Praised for its excellent ride, the boat will offer a smooth and stable trip out to your fishing destination.

Come and enjoy a day of fishing in the sun on the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Troll the nearshore waters for King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Wahoo, and Tuna. Head to the rock bottom up to 500ft for Snapper and Amberjack. Check the bite in the Gulf for Red Snapper, Grouper, Triggerfish, and who knows what else? If it swims and can bite a hook, the crew will catch it. It's as simple as that!

If you have a fishing technique you would like to try, just let your captain know. You will be provided with licenses, bait, tackle, and ice. If you have favorite rod and reel, feel free to bring it.

The fish cleaning service and a tip for the deckhand are not included in the price

The Rip Current is docked at Zekes Marina.

Riptide Current Charters is your key to the finest angling in and around Orange Beach, Alabama. The company is operated by an aggressive fisherman who knows the local waters like the back of his hand. Whether you are an amateur or a seasoned pro, Captain Gage Hudson will take care of you.

The other half to Riptide Charters, this boat is a 40' Michael Fitts that's great for offshore fishing. Equipped with all the appropriate navigational gear and the full complement of first aid and safety equipment, this sportfishing boat is a great base for a half and 3/4 day fishing trips. Praised for its excellent ride, the boat will offer a smooth and stable trip out to your fishing destination.

Come and enjoy a day of fishing in the sun on the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Troll the nearshore waters for King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Wahoo, and Tuna. Head to the rock bottom up to 500ft for Snapper and Amberjack. Check the bite in the Gulf for Red Snapper, Grouper, Triggerfish, and who knows what else? If it swims and can bite a hook, the crew will catch it. It's as simple as that!

If you have a fishing technique you would like to try, just let your captain know. You will be provided with licenses, bait, tackle, and ice. If you have favorite rod and reel, feel free to bring it.

The fish cleaning service and a tip for the deckhand are not included in the price

The Rip Current is docked at Zekes Marina.

Seth Wilson
Captain
Seth Wilson
28 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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3 Hour Trolling/Sightseeing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Apr 30
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+1
US $950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hour Trolling/Sightseeing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Spanish Mackerel
US $950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour (AM) – Deep Sea/Trolling
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Apr 30
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Wahoo
Redfish
+1
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour (PM) – Deep Sea/Trolling
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Wahoo
Spanish Mackerel
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Bottom Fishing/Trolling
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 2:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Apr 30
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Grouper (Black)
Grouper (Gag)
+2
US $1,650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour – Summer Troll/Bottom (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Aug 31
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Wahoo
+2
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 8 people
6 Hour – Summmer Troll/Bottom (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Aug 31
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Wahoo
Spanish Mackerel
+2
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 8 people
8 Hour Trolling/Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Apr 30
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Wahoo
+2
US $2,150
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour – Bottom/Trolling Summer
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Aug 31
Amberjack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Wahoo
+3
US $2,400
Entire boat: up to 8 people
10 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Apr 30
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+6
US $2,750
Entire boat: up to 8 people
10 Hour – Bottom/Trolling Summer
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Aug 31
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+5
US $3,000
Entire boat: up to 8 people
12 Hour – Bottom/Trolling Deep Sea
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+7
US $3,600
Entire boat: up to 8 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

4.8
143 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (176)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (143)

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Josh Zimmerman
Josh Zimmerman
Repeat angler
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great day fishing with the family!
6 Hour – Summer Troll/Bottom (AM) on July 29, 20265 adults3 children

we took a trip with 3 adults, 2 teens, and 3 younger children. Everyone on the boat had fun and caught fish. The crew was great with getting everything ready and keeping our lines in the water. A fun day was had by all.

Seth Wilson
Response from Captain

THANK YOU, HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN SOON!

Randy Harris
Randy Harris
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Great trip under miserable conditions. Windy and rough seas.
8 Hour – Bottom/Trolling Summer on June 21, 20268 adults

The captain and mate (Ralph) were consumate professionals. I would recommend them to anyone. They were extremely knowledgeable and were constantly thoughtful of their clients.

Seth Wilson
Response from Captain

Thats awesome, hope to see you again soon!

Jonathan Hopper
Jonathan Hopper
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Excellent Fall Break Trip
4 Hour (AM) – Deep Sea/Trolling on October 8, 20255 adults4 children

We had an awesome time with our family on this trip. We went for a 4 hour troll with several small children. The captain and deckhand were just great people in general to be around and could be a lot of fun with any crew, children or not. They put us on fish even though we were in between weather patterns. We plan to go back. Great trip!!

Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Spanish Mackerel
Dwain Matthews
Dwain Matthews
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
💯
6 Hour – Summer Troll/Bottom (AM) on June 14, 20267 adults

we caught fish and my man was moving to find them caught our limit and the sizes were nice i would recommend 10 out of 10 ill book again

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Seth Wilson
Response from Captain

awesome!! thanks guys!!

Dessa Kelley
Dessa Kelley
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
great 4 hour trip for teenage boys!
4 Hour (AM) – Deep Sea/Trolling on March 26, 20264 adults

Loved the wide back deck leaving plenty of room! Captain and deckhand were helpful and knowledgeable! Great trip, highly recommended!!!

Seth Wilson
Response from Captain

Thank You so much we enjoyed it also!

FAQs about Rip Current

Rip Current offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $950 per group, additional US $95 per person after 6 guests - 3 Hour Trolling/Sightseeing (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $95 per person after 6 guests - 3 Hour Trolling/Sightseeing (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $120 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour (AM) – Deep Sea/Trolling (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $120 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour (PM) – Deep Sea/Trolling (4 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group, additional US $165 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Bottom Fishing/Trolling (6 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group, additional US $165 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Bottom Fishing/Trolling - 2:00 PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $180 per person after 8 guests - 6 Hour – Summer Troll/Bottom (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $180 per person after 8 guests - 6 Hour – Summmer Troll/Bottom (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,150 per group, additional US $215 per person after 6 guests - 8 Hour Trolling/Bottom Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group, additional US $240 per person after 8 guests - 8 Hour – Bottom/Trolling Summer (8 hours)
  • US $2,750 per group, additional US $275 per person after 8 guests - 10 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (10 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group, additional US $300 per person after 8 guests - 10 Hour – Bottom/Trolling Summer (10 hours)
  • US $3,600 per group, additional US $360 per person after 8 guests - 12 Hour – Bottom/Trolling Deep Sea (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Rip Current, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Fresh water marine toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radio
  • Radar
Trips booked with Rip Current include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano and Daiwa)
  • Live bait (Live bait is provided depending on availability )
  • Lures
  • First mate (Works for Tips and fish cleaning)
  • Fishing license (Fishing Licenses provided for all guests )
Rip Current offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Gulf of Mexico)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Rip Current offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Rip Current include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Seth Wilson
Seth Wilson

Orange Beach, Alabama, United States

90 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
593 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2014
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.

I grew up fishing out of Orange Beach, with all of my spare time being spent on the docks of Sportsman's Marina catching Flounder, White Trout, and Croaker. My hobby later turned into a career, after I spent time charter fishing with some of the greatest captains in the area. I now own and operate the Riptide, a 45' Resmondo that specializes in big fish and family fun!!

Our Team
Gage H.

Gage H.

First mate

Fisher R.

Fisher R.

First mate

Seth Wilson
Seth Wilson
Fully verified
US veteran
Angler's Choice
90
reports
593
reviews
2014
member since
~1h
response
I grew up fishing out of Orange Beach, with all of my spare time being spent on the docks of Sportsman's Marina catching Flounder, White Trout, and Croaker. My hobby later turned into a career, after I spent time charter fishing with some of the greatest captains in the area. I now own and operate the Riptide, a 45' Resmondo that specializes in big fish and family fun!!
The crew
Gage H.
Gage H.
First mate
Fisher R.
Fisher R.
First mate

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Crew did a great job for me and my grandsons
    Thomas C.
    Thomas C.
  • great 4 hour trip for teenage boys!
    Dessa K.
    Dessa K.
  • great first time experience
    Garrett S.
    Garrett S.
  • What a great time
    Steven L.
    Steven L.
  • Great Trip
    Jason L.
    Jason L.
  • Great fishing
    Josh S.
    Josh S.
  • Great Crew, Nice Boat, and caught Fish!
    Slade W.
    Slade W.
  • June fishing trip
    Brenda N.
    Brenda N.
  • Gone Fishin’ 🎣🛥️
    Chris  .
    Chris .
  • Excellent trip for Sure
    Bryan E.
    Bryan E.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
15 persons
Boat length
40 ft
Year built
1989
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Michael Fitts
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
3208 Caterpillar Diesel
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Gulf of Mexico
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fresh water marine toilet
Air conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Ice box
Radio
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano and Daiwa
Live bait
Live bait is provided depending on availability
Lures
First mate
Works for Tips and fish cleaning
Fishing license
Fishing Licenses provided for all guests

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

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
No min. age, life jackets supplied
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

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

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Orange Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
WahooWahoo

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