Middle Bay Fishing Charters – Fairhope
+109Middle Bay Fishing Charters provides guided fishing trips for everyone who wants to come aboard, from the avid fishermen to families with kids. Captain David Rice is a native of Fairhope, Alabama, and has over 25 years experience fishing the local area, so he’ll take you out for some fun around
You’ll be fishing aboard a 24’ Pathfinder center console boat, which is well adapted to inshore fishing. It has ample dry storage for your belongings, as well as an icebox to keep your catch in the best condition. Powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine, the boat travels to the best fishing spots in the area fast, and it can accommodate up to 4 anglers.
Fish the areas in and around Mobile Bay and Orange Beach. Your trip will involve inshore fishing with light tackle for a variety of local species, including Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and Tripletail. Fishing these productive grounds, you will be well placed to catch all these species and more with live bait and artificial lures.
Capt. David will provide you with everything you’ll need throughout the trip, including bait, tackle, ice, and fish cleaning. All you need to bring is any drinks and snacks you will need during the trip, as well as appropriate clothing for the conditions.
Come visit the Alabama coast and make some amazing new memories fishing with Middle Bay Fishing Charters!
Captain
David Rice
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+102Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
89%
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on April 22, 2025
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BEST.TRIP.EVER!
3 hour am trip on April 26, 2025
Planned this trip for my dad and wife and they now want to make this a biannual thing!!! The captain was chill and educated and knew all the spots to hit for a catch! Captain David rocks and now has forever clients!
Planned this trip for my dad and wife and they now want to make this a biannual thing!!! The captain was chill and educated and knew all the spots to hit for a catch! Captain David rocks and now has forever clients!
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Fantastic trip
4 Hour am Trip on January 1, 2025
Captain Dave who is native to the area, friendly, helpful andknowledgeable. Nice, well-equipped boat. Caught numerous large reds plus some small black drum and a sheepshead. Highly recommend Dave and looking forward to a return trip.
Captain Dave who is native to the area, friendly, helpful andknowledgeable. Nice, well-equipped boat. Caught numerous large reds plus some small black drum and a sheepshead. Highly recommend Dave and looking forward to a return trip.
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Can’t wait to go again with Captain Dave
4 Hour pm Trip on July 25, 2024
I went out on first charter with my 14 y/ o son. We went on a 4 hour trip and the fish were plentiful , and we even got a shark on the boat ! David was very professional, engaging and helped make this trip a big success ! A+++
I went out on first charter with my 14 y/ o son. We went on a 4 hour trip and the fish were plentiful , and we even got a shark on the boat ! David was very professional, engaging and helped make this trip a big success ! A+++
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Mobile Bay Fishing
3 hour am trip on May 23, 2024
Captain Dave was great ! We wanted to learn how to fish Mobile Bay and he put us on Speckled and White Trout as well as Redfish. He also shared tactics that we could use on our own as we fished the Bay. I would highly recommend Capt David Rice !
Captain Dave was great ! We wanted to learn how to fish Mobile Bay and he put us on Speckled and White Trout as well as Redfish. He also shared tactics that we could use on our own as we fished the Bay. I would highly recommend Capt David Rice !
FAQs about Middle Bay Fishing Charters – Fairhope
What are the trip rates for Middle Bay Fishing Charters – Fairhope?
Middle Bay Fishing Charters – Fairhope offers the following trips to customers:
- US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3 hour am trip (3 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3 hour pm trip (3 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour am Trip (4 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip pm (4 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 6 hr trip (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Middle Bay Fishing Charters – Fairhope?
When you book a trip with Middle Bay Fishing Charters – Fairhope, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Ice Box
- Radio
What's included in the trip price with Middle Bay Fishing Charters – Fairhope?
Trips booked with Middle Bay Fishing Charters – Fairhope include:
- Rods, reels & tackle (Penn)
- Live Bait (Bought prior to the trip.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Included in the price)
- Fishing License (License is covered )
What types of fishing does Middle Bay Fishing Charters – Fairhope offer?
Middle Bay Fishing Charters – Fairhope offers the following types of fishing:
- River Fishing (Mobile bay - fish River - Magnolia river)
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
- Flats Fishing
- Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Middle Bay Fishing Charters – Fairhope offer?
Middle Bay Fishing Charters – Fairhope offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
Which fish species can I catch with Middle Bay Fishing Charters – Fairhope?
Top targeted fish species with Middle Bay Fishing Charters – Fairhope include:
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Jack Crevalle
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Speckled Trout
- Tripletail
Your captain
Fairhope, Alabama, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Capt. David Rice is a native of Fairhope, Alabama, and has over 25 years experience fishing the local area, including the Alabama Gulf Coast, Mobile Bay, and the Eastern Shore's backwaters. He enjoys taking his guests out for an enjoyable fishing adventure and his favorite thing is to share all he has learned fishing the Alabama waterways with everyone on his charters.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
River Fishing
Mobile bay - fish River - Magnolia river
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radio
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn
Live Bait
Bought prior to the trip.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Included in the price
Fishing License
License is covered
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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Ages 6 and older, PFD's provided.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
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
PayPal
Checks
What’s biting in Fairhope right now
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Tripletail