Looking to cast a line in Orange Beach? That’s what TradeWinds is here for!

Fishing around here will often see you targeting a variety of Snapper, Mackerel, as well as Bonito, Gray Triggerfish, Amberjack, Grouper, and more, depending on conditions. You’ll target your catch by light tackle fishing, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Feel free to keep any fish you catch, assuming regulations allow it.

If you’re traveling with the family, you’ll be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board. A few items you’ll want to bring include sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), snacks, and drinks.

Your boat for the day is a 40’ Walkaround that holds up to 18 passengers. It comes with all the essentials, plus a toilet on board for your convenience. The captain will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures. There’s no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing!

You’ll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish and make the most of your trip. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 20% gratuity is customary and much appreciated. Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

Now, come aboard with TradeWinds and get hooked!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Introduction (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $1,200
    The crew's basic introduction trip is perfect for a fun-filled time out on the Gulf of Mexico! An intro to deep sea fishing the whole family will love. These 4 hours consist of trolling nearshore for Spanish and King Mackerel.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bonito
    Bonito
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Introduction (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $1,200
    The crew's basic introduction trip is perfect for a fun-filled time out on the Gulf of Mexico! An intro to deep sea fishing the whole family will love. These 4 hours consist of trolling nearshore for Spanish and King Mackerel.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $1,750
    Book this trip and get ready for some bottom fishing and trolling offshore for Vermilion Snapper, Red Snapper, Mackerel, and other species.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $1,750
    Book this trip and get ready for some bottom fishing and trolling offshore for Vermilion Snapper, Red Snapper, Mackerel, and other species.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $2,400
    The 8-hour trip will take you trolling and bottom fishing for Snapper, Triggerfish, and other species up to 15 miles out.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    10 Hour trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $3,000
    If you want to spend maximum time on the water, this trip is just what the doctor ordered. You will have the waters all to yourselves, where you will be able to target various types of fish by trolling and bottom fishing. You can expect to target Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, Amberjack, Barracuda, and other species depending on the season.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    12 Hour trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $3,500
    If you want to spend maximum time on the water, this trip is just what the doctor ordered. You will have the waters all to yourselves, where you will be able to target various types of fish by trolling and bottom fishing. You can expect to target Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, Amberjack, Barracuda, and other species depending on the season.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 63 reviews
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Amber R.
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This was the best part of our vacation and we will definitely be back with this crew! They know what they are doing and you...
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Joe E.
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Crew, Boat, Equipment Top Notch

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on September 18, 2024
The crew was outstanding and took great care of us. The boat is well maintained and very clean.  The fishing equipment was...
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Lyndell W.
Excellent
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Great trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on September 19, 2024
We had 13 people and reeled in a bunch of fish. Some had never been before and everyone was having a big time. Ethen was amazing...
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Shawn G.
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Perfect Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 12, 2024
Our trip was the best. Captian Tristan and Deck hand Ethan were exceptional.  Our hooks were always baited and all 9 of us...
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Nikki C.
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Excellent trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Introduction (PM) on August 14, 2024
My family and I want to think the captain and crew for the best trip ever!  From the professionalism, their knowledge and...
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FAQs about TradeWinds

TradeWinds offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $120 per person after 8 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Introduction (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $120 per person after 8 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Introduction (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,750 per group, additional US $175 per person after 8 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,750 per group, additional US $175 per person after 8 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group, additional US $240 per person after 8 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group, additional US $300 per person after 8 guests - 10 Hour trip (10 hours)
  • US $3,500 per group, additional US $350 per person after 8 guests - 12 Hour trip (12 hours)

When you book a trip with TradeWinds, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with TradeWinds include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First Mate (20% tip is customary (NOT INCLUDED IN TRIP COST))
  • Fishing License

TradeWinds offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing (4 hour trips are nearshore (3-5 miles))
  • Offshore Fishing (6 and 8 hour trips go further out (8-20miles))
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

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

Top targeted fish species with TradeWinds include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bonito
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your operator

Fairwater II Charters LLC
Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
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345 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since January 2015
Fairwater II Charters LLC a team of not only knowledgeable but also highly experienced captains. Each and every one of them is a true professional who can cater to anglers of all ages and expertise. The team are fun and family-friendly and enjoy introducing younger anglers to the art of fishing. Fairwater II Charters caters to both family outings and company trips, such as team buildings and corporate charters.

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Bonito Bonito
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
18 persons
Boat length
40 ft
Year built
1993
Boat manufacturer
Sea Harvester
Boat type
Walkaround

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 330HP
Max cruising speed
15 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Nearshore Fishing
4 hour trips are nearshore (3-5 miles)
Offshore Fishing
6 and 8 hour trips go further out (8-20miles)
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Bed
Flybridge
Multimedia System
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First Mate
20% tip is customary (NOT INCLUDED IN TRIP COST)
Fishing License

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
According to regulations.
Catch and Release Allowed
You can opt to catch and release.

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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 3.5% charge will apply.

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