Tidewater Fishing Service 

4.9
(64 reviews)
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State licensed
 Fort Morgan Road, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, United States–

Tidewater Fishing Service 

Gulf Shores, AL, United States
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25 ft
6
4.9
(64 reviews)

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Come have a great time with Captain Erik Davis! Tight lines and Good Times! Bring the kids and lets catch some fish! Captain Erik Davis has been fishing the area for over 20 years. Looking to catch some speckled trout, redfish, black drum, or sheepshead? Or just looking to have your lines stay tight? Captain Erik is your guide! Book a trip an experience a trip you will never forget!

Come have a great time with Captain Erik Davis! Tight lines and Good Times! Bring the kids and lets catch some fish! Captain Erik Davis has been fishing the area for over 20 years. Looking to catch some speckled trout, redfish, black drum, or sheepshead? Or just looking to have your lines stay tight? Captain Erik is your guide! Book a trip an experience a trip you will never forget!

Erik Davis
Captain
Erik Davis
18 years of experience
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Introduction to Saltwater Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 11:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
+1
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
3 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
+1
US $425
Entire boat: 2 people
3 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
+1
US $425
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
+2
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Sheephead
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Sheepshead
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Bull Redfish
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Redfish
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Night
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 9:00 PM
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
+1
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
64 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (71)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (64)

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Kyle Brennan
Kyle Brennan
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great time with an awesome captain
3 Hour Trip (PM) on July 28, 2026 • 4 adults

Really had a great time with Captain Erik. For the price, it was worth every penny. All his fishing spots had fish and my 6 and 9 year old had an absolute blast. They didnt want to leave at the end. I recommend doing at least a 3 hour trip. It takes time to get to the fishing spots and sometimes it takes a few minutes to find the fish. His boat was great, i would say 4 people plus the captain is the max you would want. But the biggest thing is the captain was great and we had a blast. We will be using Captain Erik everytime we want to charter. Thanks again Captain Erik, see you next time!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Speckled Trout
Erik Davis
Response from Captain

Thank you!

Scott Rutledge
Scott Rutledge
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Hands down best fishing trip yet.
3 Hour Trip (PM) on August 5, 2026 • 5 adults

Our first trip got canceled by our captain the night before we were supposed to go out. rescheduled with Erik Davis w tidewater for the wrong date thought we would have to cancel the whole trip since we were only here for a few days, Erik rearranged his schedule after he had already been out all day and took us out for a 3 hour trip. We caught lots of fish and his wife was so nice she brought us bait when we ran out. Can't thank Erik and his wife enough great trip all around. Thanks again erik.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Erik Davis
Response from Captain

Thank you!

Jausch Johnson
Jausch Johnson
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Experience from start to finish!
4 Hour Trip – Night on June 24, 2026 • 4 adults

We had a great experience from start to finish! The commitment to communication by Erik was top notch. He was awesome about making sure we had everything we needed for a complete experience. We chose to do a night fishing outing as it was a new experience for us in the area and he did not disappoint. Erik is a consummate professional with years of experience and it shows. I would highly recommend any of his services whether you are new to fishing or a seasoned angler he will make sure you have a great experience.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
Sheepshead
Erik Davis
Response from Captain

Thank you

Jon Garrett
Jon Garrett
Repeat angler
us
Mississippi, US
Member since 2020
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Caught the limit!!
4 Hour Trip – Day on July 14, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

Took my youngest son out for his first trip, and he had a blast. Started out slow, but then got in the trout and had the limit by 7:45! Moved on to try for some redfish but they managed to outsmart us. We still had a ball and can't wait to cookup all these speckled trout. Definitely recommend!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Erik Davis
Response from Captain

Thank you!

Leah Fryar
Leah Fryar
Repeat angler
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great trip!
Introduction to Saltwater Fishing on August 4, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

Great first trip for my girl! We caught some great keepers to eat (black drum and whiting) and even had a good fight with a 30+ pounder. We were on the fish and most definitely will book again when back this way! Thanks to Captain Erik for a great trip!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Erik Davis
Response from Captain

Thank you!

FAQs about Tidewater Fishing Service

Tidewater Fishing Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Introduction to Saltwater Fishing (2 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Bull Redfish (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Day (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Night (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Sheephead (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Tidewater Fishing Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system Radio
Trips booked with Tidewater Fishing Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (For most instances I will already have the bait on the boat. While fishing if we run out of bait we may go catch some.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Included in the price of the charter )
  • Fishing license (Salt water fishing license is included in the trip price. The salt water fishing license is provided for every guest while on my boat.)
Tidewater Fishing Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
Tidewater Fishing Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Tidewater Fishing Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Erik Davis
Erik Davis
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
16 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
64 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2024
I come from a spectacular fishing family! I knew at a very young age I wanted to fish. I strive to make sure my customers end up with a great box of fish and have a wonderful time doing it! I eat,sleep and breathe fishing!
Erik Davis
Erik Davis
Fully verified
16
reports
64
reviews
2024
member since
~1h
response
I come from a spectacular fishing family! I knew at a very young age I wanted to fish. I strive to make sure my customers end up with a great box of fish and have a wonderful time doing it! I eat,sleep and breathe fishing!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • A family group poses with their catch of black drum and speckled trout on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Black drum were biting today! With how the weather has been im glad we were able to put some fish in the cooler!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a sunny day.
    Dereck N.
    Dereck N.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in a coastal environment.
    Mark D.
    Mark D.
    Great time, knowledgeable Captain! Caught a bunch of trout and fished for some red fish. I would highly recommend Captain Eric!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat, with friends in the background.
    The bite has been graet first thing in the morning.
  • A variety of fish, including Black Drum, are neatly laid out on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Scott R.
    Scott R.
    Our first trip got canceled by our captain the night before we were supposed to go out. rescheduled with Erik Davis w tidewater for the wrong date thought we would have to cancel the whole trip since we were only here for a few days, Erik rearranged his schedule after he had already been out all day and took us out for a 3 hour trip. We caught lots of fish and his wife was so nice she brought us bait when we ran out. Can't thank Erik and his wife enough great trip all around. Thanks again erik.
  • Four anglers relaxing on a boat, showcasing a catch of speckled trout laid out on the deck after a successful fishing trip.
    Great morning trout trip with a great group of customers!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while fishing with family on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Kyle B.
    Kyle B.
    Really had a great time with Captain Erik. For the price, it was worth every penny. All his fishing spots had fish and my 6 and 9 year old had an absolute blast. They didnt want to leave at the end. I recommend doing at least a 3 hour trip. It takes time to get to the fishing spots and sometimes it takes a few minutes to find the fish. His boat was great, i would say 4 people plus the captain is the max you would want. But the biggest thing is the captain was great and we had a blast. We will be using Captain Erik everytime we want to charter. Thanks again Captain Erik, see you next time!
  • Several Speckled Trout laid out on the deck of a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Christopher W.
    Christopher W.
    we ad a reat time caught some sea trout had some problems with the birds but had a time laughing a some good fights with he fish we did hook into. the captain was awsome and very informative about fishing tips an trik would g again next time were here
  • Group of anglers enjoying a day on the water, seated inside a fishing boat with multiple fishing rods visible.
    Jerome J.
    Jerome J.
    Capt Erik was great! The fishing was awesome! We were on fish the second we stopped; limited out in less than a hour. Erik was friendly, helpful and knows the fish. We will definitely rebook with him. Great day on the water! Thanks Capt Erik.
  • Three anglers on a boat showcasing a successful catch of multiple Speckled Trout after a day of fishing in coastal waters.
    Great morning trip with a great group of fisherman! Speckled trout bite has been on fire!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
1998
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Torre
Boat type
Panga
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
32 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Radio
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
For most instances I will already have the bait on the boat. While fishing if we run out of bait we may go catch some.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Included in the price of the charter
Fishing license
Salt water fishing license is included in the trip price. The salt water fishing license is provided for every guest while on my boat.

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.
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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
I encourage parents to to bring their children. I do not have an age limit that I won't allow on my boat.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 1.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Gulf Shores right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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