Middle Bay Fishing Charters – Fairhope
Middle Bay Fishing Charters – Fairhope
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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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Matthew Hamilton5.0VerifiedLimits of Specks and a Great Time!
4 Hour am Trip on June 7, 2026 • 3 adultsOutstanding 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!
Colton Butler5.0VerifiedHard day but great attempt and captain!
4hr pm on July 26, 2026 • 2 adultsNo one was catching any fish in the bay today. Literally no one, no boat was showing much signs of life. Just one of those days. Many captains went out into the bay and quickly turned back. Despite this, our captain Mr. Rice gave it hell all day and managed to help land us a nice flounder! He is a great captain and also a great guy to be around. I have full confidence we would have slayed the fish out if there was any sort of bite. We will be going back with him next time!
Brad Bolton5.0VerifiedClass Act!
4hr pm on March 5, 2026 • 1 adultThis 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!
David Trawick5.0VerifiedCaptain David was great!
3hr pm trip on June 12, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain David was great, he got us on some speckled trout and made sure we had a great time. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely be booking with him again!
Tim Bright5.0VerifiedAmazing trip!!!
3 hour am trip on April 11, 2026 • 2 adultsOur 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!!!
Dave Duncan5.0VerifiedGreat experience.
4 Hour am Trip on May 18, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain 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.
Greg Russell5.0VerifiedLots of fish, lots of fun!
3hr pm trip on August 14, 2026 • 2 adultsWe caught a ton of fish and of different varieties! Well worth the time and money!
Bruce Freeman5.0VerifiedCaptain David Rice is superb in all ways
4 Hour am Trip on April 10, 2026 • 2 adultsQuickly 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!!
Jeffrey Reynolds5.0Verifiedexcellent time by all
4 Hour am Trip on December 28, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 childCaptain David was a skilled professional who knew the water well and got is on fish all morning long. He was excellent with my 4.5 year old and helped her catch her first redfish. I highly recommend him
Bradley ThomasRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFun trip
3 hour am trip on March 19, 2026 • 2 adultsrelaxing time, tried multiple different spots, caught some black and nice red drum.
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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!
Thanks Mathew i had a great time fishing with you guys Hope to see yall again
We chose the date but no weather was a little warmer than we had anticipated and Ithe bigger redfish had not moved up in the rivers yet. We caught lots of fish. They were just smaller than we would’ve hoped for. Captain David Rice did his best and found lots of fish. They were just not quite keepers yet ! ☹️
thanks Mr Chatles hope to see yall again
No one was catching any fish in the bay today. Literally no one, no boat was showing much signs of life. Just one of those days. Many captains went out into the bay and quickly turned back. Despite this, our captain Mr. Rice gave it hell all day and managed to help land us a nice flounder! He is a great captain and also a great guy to be around. I have full confidence we would have slayed the fish out if there was any sort of bite. We will be going back with him next time!
thanks Colton hope to fish with you guys again
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!
thanks for the kind words i had a great time fishing with you come back when you can thanks
Captain is knowledgeable and funny. Got us on the trout fish quickly, cooled us down with a quick ride to the next spot and hooked us up. Fillets were cleaned in a jiffy and taste amazing. Will definitely book another charter !!!
thanks Rebecca hope to fish with yiu guys again
FAQs about Middle Bay Fishing Charters – Fairhope
- 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 - 3hr pm trip (3 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour am Trip (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4hr pm (4 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Ice box
- Radio
- Rods, reels & tackle (Penn)
- Live bait (Bought prior to the trip.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Included in the price)
- Fishing license (License is covered )
- River fishing (Mobile bay - fish River - Magnolia river)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Jack Crevalle
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Speckled Trout
- Tripletail
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