Bottomed Out Fishing Charters
Veteran owned
+57Excited to cast a line in Gulf Shores? Make it happen with Bottomed Out Fishing Charters LLC! A veteran-owned and operated business with over 10 years of experience. With Captain Ken at the helm, you’ll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.
These waters are known for Mahi Mahi, Cobia, Amberjack, Grouper, Kingfish, Red Snapper, Swordfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, and more – with any luck, you’ll hook into a few! During the trip, you might be light tackle fishing, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Fish caught during the trip are yours to take home, so long as they’re within the legal limit. The crew can even clean your catch for you. Have a cooler ready in the car!
Your vessel for the day is a 30’ Center console with room for 6 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself.
Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates often work for tips, and it’s customary to offer them a 10–20% tip. Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.
Children are welcome, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board. Don’t forget to bring snacks, drinks, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Bottomed Out Fishing Charters LLC!
Captain
Ken Tompkins
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
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Satisfied with the boat
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Recommend this charter
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Caught fish
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Overall
Fantastic, Fun, Fishing !!!
6 Hour Trip – Offshore on April 9, 2025
Captain Ken and First Mate Jay were incredible! We went catching, not just fishing on our six hour run. They knew where to go and got great results. We caught nearly 30 fish. Ken and Jay helped my grandsons (7, 9, 10) and cheered for them all the way. I recommend booking with Captain Ken.
Captain Ken and First Mate Jay were incredible! We went catching, not just fishing on our six hour run. They knew where to go and got great results. We caught nearly 30 fish. Ken and Jay helped my grandsons (7, 9, 10) and cheered for them all the way. I recommend booking with Captain Ken.
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Great!!
6 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 13, 2024
Highly recommend. Captain Ken and Captain Ray were amazing!! We had a great time and caught plenty of fish. I recommend doing the 6 hour trip, it gives you the time to get out to the spots and enough time to fish. Can’t say enough about the captain’s, really made it fun, they know what they are doing, listen to what they say and you will have a great experience.
Highly recommend. Captain Ken and Captain Ray were amazing!! We had a great time and caught plenty of fish. I recommend doing the 6 hour trip, it gives you the time to get out to the spots and enough time to fish. Can’t say enough about the captain’s, really made it fun, they know what they are doing, listen to what they say and you will have a great experience.
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April fishing trip
4hr Near Shore on April 26, 2025
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Great charter
4 Hr Trip - Nearshore/Offshore (PM) on June 22, 2024
Capts Ken and Jay did a great job. They know where fish are, and willensure your party has a great! The boat was very comfortable and fishing was non-stop.
Capts Ken and Jay did a great job. They know where fish are, and willensure your party has a great! The boat was very comfortable and fishing was non-stop.
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Snapper trip
6 Hour Trip – Offshore on June 9, 2024
We had a great trip with bottomed out. Caught our limit of snapper. We were on fish all morning.
We had a great trip with bottomed out. Caught our limit of snapper. We were on fish all morning.
FAQs about Bottomed Out Fishing Charters
What are the trip rates for Bottomed Out Fishing Charters?
Bottomed Out Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $600 per group - 4 Hr Trip - inshore. (4 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - 4 Hr Trip - Nearshore/Offshore (PM) (4 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM) (6 hours)
- US $2,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
- US $2,500 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Offshore (10 hours)
- US $3,000 per group - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)
- US $4,500 per group - 18 Hour Trip (18 hours)
- US $6,000 per group - 24 Hour Overnight (24 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Bottomed Out Fishing Charters?
When you book a trip with Bottomed Out Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet Inside console toilet.
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Wireless Trolling Motor
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Bottomed Out Fishing Charters?
Trips booked with Bottomed Out Fishing Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge for fish cleaning. 100 percent free)
- First Mate
- Fishing License (You don't need a fishing license to fish with me. )
What types of fishing does Bottomed Out Fishing Charters offer?
Bottomed Out Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (100 plus on tuna trips. 20 miles for snapper and most other species of bottom fish. 50 plus to catch grouper tile tuna wahoo swordfish )
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Bottomed Out Fishing Charters offer?
Bottomed Out Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly Fishing
- Drift Fishing
- Kite Fishing
- Spearfishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Bottomed Out Fishing Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Bottomed Out Fishing Charters include:
- Amberjack
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Red)
- Grouper (Scamp)
- Grouper (Snowy)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Snapper (Red)
- Swordfish
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Your captain
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
Hey there! I'm a disabled US Army veteran with over 10 years of experience fishing the Gulf. You know what brings me true joy? Seeing people reel in those fish and sharing my knowledge about the stunning waters of the Gulf of Mexico. When I see those happy, smiling faces, it makes everything worth it. I take immense pleasure in teaching others about the wonders of these waters and helping them have a fantastic time. It's a true delight for me to witness the excitement of someone catching a fish and creating special memories. That's what it's all about!
Jay K.
First mate
Ken T.
Captain
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
100 plus on tuna trips. 20 miles for snapper and most other species of bottom fish. 50 plus to catch grouper tile tuna wahoo swordfish
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Inside console toilet.
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No charge for fish cleaning. 100 percent free
First Mate
Fishing License
You don't need a fishing license to fish with me.
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.
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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Gulf Shores right now
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Wahoo