Back Bay Charters welcomes you to explore and fish the peaceful, meandering waterways of Orange Beach, Alabama with this private charter experience.

Let Captain Matt and his lifelong experience on the water guide you around this beautiful ecosystem. Fishing is a passion for Captain Matt and he shares it through his charters. Learn all about the area’s local wildlife and take in the sights and sounds of the day.

Fishing Charters are available for up to 4 guests. You will be on a 24’ Cobia Center Console boat with a 300hp Yamaha with a maximum cruising speed of about 45mph. This boat is equipped with a live well system, Raymarine Electronics with radar, FLIR night vision camera, GPS, auto-pilot, Fishfinder (3D, Downscan, Sidescan), VHF Radio, Minnkota Trolling motor, and twin Power Poles.

All bait, tackle, rods, reels, and licenses are provided. If you decide you would like to keep some fish to take home Captain Matt will clean and package the fish for you.  Things you may need on the trip: small cooler, snacks, drinks (alcohol ok) NO GLASS, appropriate clothing, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.

Let Back Bay Charters show you everything the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast has to offer!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Family Fish/Dolphins (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    $349
    This is a great way to get the family out on the boat for a quick fun trip. Great way to teach or introduce kids to saltwater fishing! There is a good chance of seeing dolphins if you would like to spend some time looking. This is a catch-and-release-only trip.
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Family Fish/Dolphins (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    $349
    This is a great way to get the family out on the boat for a quick fun trip. Great way to teach or introduce kids to saltwater fishing! There is a good chance of seeing dolphins if you would like to spend some time looking. This is a catch-and-release-only trip.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Family Fish/Dolphins (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    $479
    This is a great way to get the family out on the boat for a quick fun trip. Great way to teach or introduce kids to saltwater fishing! There is a good chance of seeing dolphins if you would like to spend some time looking. This is a catch-and-release-only trip.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Family Fish/Dolphins (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    $479
    This is a great way to get the family out on the boat for a quick fun trip. Great way to teach or introduce kids to saltwater fishing! There is a good chance of seeing dolphins if you would like to spend some time looking. This is a catch-and-release-only trip.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $499
    Inshore fishing for Sheepshead, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and Black Drum. Please bring any drinks or snacks you would like, there is room for a small cooler.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    $499
    Inshore fishing for Sheepshead, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and Black Drum. Please bring any drinks or snacks you would like, there is room for a small cooler.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Inshore(Early Bird)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $699
    For the Anglers that need more time rippin' lips! Inshore fishing for Sheepshead, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and Black Drum. Please bring any drinks or snacks you would like, there is room for a small cooler.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Inshore(Late Riser)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    $699
    For the Anglers that need more time rippin' lips, but dont wanna get up early! Inshore fishing for Sheepshead, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and Black Drum. Please bring any drinks or snacks you would like, there is room for a small cooler.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Sheepshead Spawn!
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Apr 30
    $799
    For the Anglers that wanna catch the BIG ONES! Nearshore and Inshore fishing for Sheepshead during THE SPAWN. We have a great chance in March and April to target HUGE Sheepshead on Nearshore Rigs, Reefs, and Big Structure! Please bring any drinks or snacks you would like, there is room for a small cooler.
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FAQs about Back Bay Charters

Back Bay Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $349 per group - 2 Hour Family Fish/Dolphins (AM) (2 hours)
  • $349 per group - 2 Hour Family Fish/Dolphins (PM) (2 hours)
  • $479 per group - 3 Hour Family Fish/Dolphins (AM) (3 hours)
  • $479 per group - 3 Hour Family Fish/Dolphins (PM) (3 hours)
  • $499 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • $499 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • $699 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Inshore(Early Bird) (6 hours)
  • $699 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Inshore(Late Riser) (6 hours)
  • $799 per group, additional $75 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Sheepshead Spawn! (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Back Bay Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System Bluetooth Radio Available
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Back Bay Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Back Bay Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Back Bay Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Back Bay Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

About the Captain

Matt Swiggum
Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
ID & License verified
4 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2022
I have been fishing and diving all my life and have a great passion for the water. I share this passion with people through chartering and my YouTube Channel Salty Swiggs! I was a Commercial Diver offshore for 5 years in the Gulf of Mexico. My fishing experience is quite broad from offshore to inshore. I enjoy teaching and watching guests succeed at angling. Let me show you how awesome our Alabama Gulf Coast waters can be!

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

Boat specs

Cobia (Center console) originally built in 2013, and restored in 2021. Powered by a 300HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Bluetooth Radio Available
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
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

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Inshore Trip
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
75%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
67%
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Deuce S.
Benton, LA
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Half Day Inshore Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on December 31, 2022
We booked with Capt. Matt just a day before the trip. He couldn’t have been more accommodating for our group. Didn’t think...
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   December 28, 2022
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Tom T.
Canton, Georgia
Excellent
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Half day with salty swigs

Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on November 21, 2022
What a great time we had. Matt was super helpful and explained every aspect of our trip.  Super insightful and FUN!!!
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Ethan O.
Roswell, Georgia
Excellent
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Sheepshead trip with Captain Matt

Full Day Trip – Inshore(Early Bird) on November 21, 2022
Had a blast fishing for sheepshead! Captain Matt knows the waters really well and has so many honey holes!
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