Middle Bay Fishing Charters – Fairhope 

4.9/5 (118 reviews)
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State licensed
 11300 U.S. Highway 98, Fairhope, AL 36532, United States

Middle Bay Fishing Charters – Fairhope 

Up to 9 miles
Fairhope, AL, United States
24 feet
4
4.9/5 (118 reviews)
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Middle 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!

Middle 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!

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Rating

4.9
118 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (133)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

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Matthew Hamilton
Matthew Hamilton
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Louisiana, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
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Limits of Specks and a Great Time!
4 Hour am Trip on June 7, 20263 adults
Outstanding trip from start to finish! The captain had us leaving the dock right on time and put us on fish immediately. We caught our limits of speckled trout and stayed on fish throughout the trip. The guide was knowledgeable, professional, and worked hard to make sure everyone in our group had a great experience. The boat was clean, the equipment was in great shape, and the entire trip was well organized. Whether you're an experienced angler or just looking for a fun day on the water, I highly recommend booking a trip. We had an all-around fantastic day, caught plenty of fish, and made some great memories. We'll definitely be back!
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Brad Bolton
Brad Bolton
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Class Act!
4hr pm on March 5, 20261 adult
This guy is a class act! This was my first salt water fishing experience. I crappie fish and hunt in all my spare time. My wife had a meeting in the area and I decided to go with her. I started looking around for a short fishing trip while she was in her meeting and found Captian Rice. This guy had us catching fish 15 minutes after we left the dock and we didn’t stop until the last minute of the trip. I can’t recommend him enough. If you are looking for a nice relaxing trip with a great patient guy this is your man!
Reported catch:
Redfish
Black Drum
Response from Captain
March 6, 2026
thanks for the kind words i had a great time fishing with you come back when you can thanks
Tim Bright
Tim Bright
us
Mississippi, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Amazing trip!!!
3 hour am trip on April 11, 20262 adults
Our first trip to the bay for fishing was amazing! David was very knowledgeable and helpful! We will definitely be back. i have to catch more fish than my wife mext time!!!! Highly recommend Captain Dave!!!! We are both 60 and found it to be easy to navigate the boat, and any age group would have a great time with this trip!!!
Response from Captain
April 11, 2026
thanks Tim i had a great time fishing with you guys hope to see yall again
Dave Duncan
Dave Duncan
us
Bloomington, IL, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great experience.
4 Hour am Trip on May 18, 20262 adults
Captain Dave put me on fish right away. I would highly recommend Captain Dave for your next charter. Very knowledgeable of the area to put you on the fish.
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Response from Captain
May 18, 2026
Thanks Dave i had a fun time fishing with you
Bruce Freeman
Bruce Freeman
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Captain David Rice is superb in all ways
4 Hour am Trip on April 10, 20262 adults
Quickly found where the fish were biting and he and the two of us ended up fishing together with super helpful advice and support by Captain David. We all caught our limits and have fed friends and family the past 2 days. What a grand experience!!
Response from Captain
April 11, 2026
thanks Bruce i had a funntime fishing with yiu guys

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3 hour am trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
3hr pm trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 11:00 AM
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour am Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
4hr pm
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 11:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
118 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (133)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

All reviews (118)

Filter
Showing 15 of 118 reviews
Matthew Hamilton
Matthew Hamilton
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Limits of Specks and a Great Time!
4 Hour am Trip on June 7, 20263 adults
Outstanding trip from start to finish! The captain had us leaving the dock right on time and put us on fish immediately. We caught our limits of speckled trout and stayed on fish throughout the trip. The guide was knowledgeable, professional, and worked hard to make sure everyone in our group had a great experience. The boat was clean, the equipment was in great shape, and the entire trip was well organized. Whether you're an experienced angler or just looking for a fun day on the water, I highly recommend booking a trip. We had an all-around fantastic day, caught plenty of fish, and made some great memories. We'll definitely be back!
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Brad Bolton
Brad Bolton
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Class Act!
4hr pm on March 5, 20261 adult
This guy is a class act! This was my first salt water fishing experience. I crappie fish and hunt in all my spare time. My wife had a meeting in the area and I decided to go with her. I started looking around for a short fishing trip while she was in her meeting and found Captian Rice. This guy had us catching fish 15 minutes after we left the dock and we didn’t stop until the last minute of the trip. I can’t recommend him enough. If you are looking for a nice relaxing trip with a great patient guy this is your man!
Reported catch:
Redfish
Black Drum
Response from Captain
March 6, 2026
thanks for the kind words i had a great time fishing with you come back when you can thanks
Tim Bright
Tim Bright
us
Mississippi, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Amazing trip!!!
3 hour am trip on April 11, 20262 adults
Our first trip to the bay for fishing was amazing! David was very knowledgeable and helpful! We will definitely be back. i have to catch more fish than my wife mext time!!!! Highly recommend Captain Dave!!!! We are both 60 and found it to be easy to navigate the boat, and any age group would have a great time with this trip!!!
Response from Captain
April 11, 2026
thanks Tim i had a great time fishing with you guys hope to see yall again
Dave Duncan
Dave Duncan
us
Bloomington, IL, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great experience.
4 Hour am Trip on May 18, 20262 adults
Captain Dave put me on fish right away. I would highly recommend Captain Dave for your next charter. Very knowledgeable of the area to put you on the fish.
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Response from Captain
May 18, 2026
Thanks Dave i had a fun time fishing with you
Bruce Freeman
Bruce Freeman
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Captain David Rice is superb in all ways
4 Hour am Trip on April 10, 20262 adults
Quickly found where the fish were biting and he and the two of us ended up fishing together with super helpful advice and support by Captain David. We all caught our limits and have fed friends and family the past 2 days. What a grand experience!!
Response from Captain
April 11, 2026
thanks Bruce i had a funntime fishing with yiu guys

FAQs about Middle Bay Fishing Charters – Fairhope

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2013
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
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