Andy’s Fishing Charters
Capt. Andy Austin is a Fly Fishing Specialist! Yet has 15 years of experience in Spinfishing with artifical and live bait if that is your preference.
Local species include Tarpon, Gag Grouper, Redfish, Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Amberjack, Cobia, Tripletail, King Mackerel (Kingfish), and more, depending on the time of year. During the trip you might be spinning, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Andy also offers Fly Fishing, all possible Fly Setups and Flies will be provided.
Trips with Andy's Fishing Charters are kid-friendly, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Feel free to bring your own snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!
Capt. Andy operates a 18' Hell's Bay Marquesa Skiff that holds up to 3 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures/tackle. Live bait is on offer, but it's good to ask about the species you wish to catch to determine the best strategy.
Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.
You can't go wrong when you bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid glass bottles.
The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Andy's Fishing Charters!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (74)
+71Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
100%
Jul 31, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
Huge Snapper and More!
Went out for a fishing trip with my wife and cousin who lives in the area. I have fished saltwater a few times myself including private charter deep sea fishing for Dolphin Tuna. This was the first time doing any saltwater fishing for my wife and cousin. This trip with Andy did not disappoint. We hit our first fishing spot within 5-10 minutes of departing from the boat ramp and it wasn't much more than 5 minutes until we had double hookups. Fish couple catches were grunts, and a very large catfish. Our next double hookup landed us 1 very large sized snapper and a 2nd larger one that we lost at the boat. We spent a couple hours pulling lots of different types of fish out of this spot. We left that spot with at least 3 very healthy sized snapper, the wife had caught 3 nice large catfish in that area and a couple other odds and ends. My cousin managed to catch some xl pinfish with the pitchers which was hilarious. They wouldnt go to waste as we were able to use them as bait at the next spot to try and target some much larger fish. All 3 of us got a shot to use the big pinfish which we had 3 of to try and hook into a grouper. My wife and I had great hits but we're unable to get a good hookup. My cousin managed to get a good hookup but unfortunately the line broke just as the fish was getting near the boat. We had a visit from a dolphin that followed us around for a while which was a nice bonus. We bagged 3 more very large snapper in our 2nd spot 2 of which were the largest Andy has pulled out of the water all year. We moved around to our 3d and final spot which we managed to catch a nice mix of stuff the wife managed to get another catfish except this time it was a nice sized sailfin catfish, we had a ton of ladyfish going after our bait as it dropped and we were able to bag 1 more really nice Snapper. My cousin had 1 more run in with a large grouper which ended up running him down into some object or rocks and wouldnt budge it eventually frayed the line enough to snap it again. We had a great time and it was nice to have action throughout our entire fishing trip. Would absolutely book with him again when we come back down. If you're looking for someone that knows where the fish are hes the guy. Not to mention he specializes in fly fishing for Tarpon, Snook, and red fish.
Went out for a fishing trip with my wife and cousin who lives in the area. I have fished saltwater a few times myself including...
Jul 14, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Plenty of fish, good equipment, great guy to fish with.
My brother, father, and I had a great experience with Andy. My brother and father are both amateur anglers, so there was a bit of a learning curve. But Andy was very knowledgeable and professional. We told Andy we’d like to catch some fish we could eat, not picky on species, and if we caught plenty to eat maybe try something new. Andy did that exactly. We caught several keeper snapper and trout, as well as several other species. Once we had plenty of fish to keep, Andy took us to another spot and let us try a different style and target some species we’d never caught. Overall great trip!
My brother, father, and I had a great experience with Andy. My brother and father are both amateur anglers, so there was a bit...
Jun 9, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Fantastic Trip!
I booked a 4-hr flats charter with Capt Andy to hopefully get my 16 yo daughter on her first redfish. Capt Andy was prompt to respond and was also very transparent on impact of high water temps on redfish probability. He recommended switching from AM to a 7-11pm trip to increase chances and open the door for snook he was scouting earlier in the week. We went with his recommendation and were rewarded beyond expectation. Although my daughter was unable to make the trip due to illness, my wife and I had a fantastic time. We caught the following species in 3.5 hrs- gag grouper, trout, yellow jack, sea cat, ladyfish, redfish and snook. His “honeyhole” was on fire- gator trout, fat reds and 32-34” snook. Boat is pristine, Andy called me a few times to discuss the trip and ensure our desires were met to the best of his ability. He was waiting at the ramp for us with a live well full of live bait. Zipped to spots, he gave us helpful tips and assisted with live bait set-up. I’d highly recommend Andy if you have kids as well. He is a young, courteous guy- you’ll be very pleased! We’ll be back for sure!
I booked a 4-hr flats charter with Capt Andy to hopefully get my 16 yo daughter on her first redfish. Capt Andy was prompt to...
Mar 6, 2025
Full Day Trip
Grouper fishing with Captain Andy- FIVE STARS ⭐️
I had an unforgettable fishing trip with Captain Andy! From the moment we set out, he was professional, knowledgeable, and full of great energy. He knew exactly where to go, and thanks to his expertise, I was able to reel in a massive grouper—definitely the catch of a lifetime! Captain Andy made the whole experience enjoyable, offering helpful tips and making sure everyone on board had a great time. If you’re looking for a skilled and friendly guide for your next fishing adventure, I highly recommend him. I’ll definitely be booking another trip soon!
I had an unforgettable fishing trip with Captain Andy! From the moment we set out, he was professional, knowledgeable, and full...
Talladega, Alabama
Jun 7, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
Half Day PM Sunset Inshore Fishing
Where do I begin? Andy was quick to respond and easy to communicate with to plan our excursion. From the moment we stepped on the boat to the moment we stepped off it was nonstop action. From fishing the bridge, the flats, and ending the evening dock fishing at night. My son was put on multiple species with multiple catches of each; snook, redfish, ladyfish, catfish, and trout. Gonna be hard to beat this trip in the future, but we'll be sure to rip some lips with Andy when we come back down!
Where do I begin? Andy was quick to respond and easy to communicate with to plan our excursion. From the moment we stepped on...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (74)
+71Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Huge Snapper and More!
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 31, 2025
Went out for a fishing trip with my wife and cousin who lives in the area. I have fished saltwater a few times myself including private charter deep sea fishing for Dolphin Tuna. This was the first time doing any saltwater fishing for my wife and cousin. This trip with Andy did not disappoint. We hit our first fishing spot within 5-10 minutes of departing from the boat ramp and it wasn't much more than 5 minutes until we had double hookups. Fish couple catches were grunts, and a very large catfish. Our next double hookup landed us 1 very large sized snapper and a 2nd larger one that we lost at the boat. We spent a couple hours pulling lots of different types of fish out of this spot. We left that spot with at least 3 very healthy sized snapper, the wife had caught 3 nice large catfish in that area and a couple other odds and ends. My cousin managed to catch some xl pinfish with the pitchers which was hilarious. They wouldnt go to waste as we were able to use them as bait at the next spot to try and target some much larger fish. All 3 of us got a shot to use the big pinfish which we had 3 of to try and hook into a grouper. My wife and I had great hits but we're unable to get a good hookup. My cousin managed to get a good hookup but unfortunately the line broke just as the fish was getting near the boat. We had a visit from a dolphin that followed us around for a while which was a nice bonus. We bagged 3 more very large snapper in our 2nd spot 2 of which were the largest Andy has pulled out of the water all year. We moved around to our 3d and final spot which we managed to catch a nice mix of stuff the wife managed to get another catfish except this time it was a nice sized sailfin catfish, we had a ton of ladyfish going after our bait as it dropped and we were able to bag 1 more really nice Snapper. My cousin had 1 more run in with a large grouper which ended up running him down into some object or rocks and wouldnt budge it eventually frayed the line enough to snap it again. We had a great time and it was nice to have action throughout our entire fishing trip. Would absolutely book with him again when we come back down. If you're looking for someone that knows where the fish are hes the guy. Not to mention he specializes in fly fishing for Tarpon, Snook, and red fish.
Went out for a fishing trip with my wife and cousin who lives in the area. I have fished saltwater a few times myself including private charter deep sea fishing for Dolphin Tuna. This was the first time doing any saltwater fishing for my wife and cousin. This trip with Andy did not disappoint. We hit our first fishing spot within 5-10 minutes of departing from the boat ramp and it wasn't much more than 5 minutes until we had double hookups. Fish couple catches were grunts, and a very large catfish....
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Plenty of fish, good equipment, great guy to fish with.
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 14, 2025
My brother, father, and I had a great experience with Andy. My brother and father are both amateur anglers, so there was a bit of a learning curve. But Andy was very knowledgeable and professional. We told Andy we’d like to catch some fish we could eat, not picky on species, and if we caught plenty to eat maybe try something new. Andy did that exactly. We caught several keeper snapper and trout, as well as several other species. Once we had plenty of fish to keep, Andy took us to another spot and let us try a different style and target some species we’d never caught. Overall great trip!
My brother, father, and I had a great experience with Andy. My brother and father are both amateur anglers, so there was a bit of a learning curve. But Andy was very knowledgeable and professional. We told Andy we’d like to catch some fish we could eat, not picky on species, and if we caught plenty to eat maybe try something new. Andy did that exactly. We caught several keeper snapper and trout, as well as several other species. Once we had plenty of fish to keep, Andy took us to another spot...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fantastic Trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 9, 2025
I booked a 4-hr flats charter with Capt Andy to hopefully get my 16 yo daughter on her first redfish. Capt Andy was prompt to respond and was also very transparent on impact of high water temps on redfish probability. He recommended switching from AM to a 7-11pm trip to increase chances and open the door for snook he was scouting earlier in the week. We went with his recommendation and were rewarded beyond expectation. Although my daughter was unable to make the trip due to illness, my wife and I had a fantastic time. We caught the following species in 3.5 hrs- gag grouper, trout, yellow jack, sea cat, ladyfish, redfish and snook. His “honeyhole” was on fire- gator trout, fat reds and 32-34” snook. Boat is pristine, Andy called me a few times to discuss the trip and ensure our desires were met to the best of his ability. He was waiting at the ramp for us with a live well full of live bait. Zipped to spots, he gave us helpful tips and assisted with live bait set-up. I’d highly recommend Andy if you have kids as well. He is a young, courteous guy- you’ll be very pleased! We’ll be back for sure!
I booked a 4-hr flats charter with Capt Andy to hopefully get my 16 yo daughter on her first redfish. Capt Andy was prompt to respond and was also very transparent on impact of high water temps on redfish probability. He recommended switching from AM to a 7-11pm trip to increase chances and open the door for snook he was scouting earlier in the week. We went with his recommendation and were rewarded beyond expectation. Although my daughter was unable to make the trip due to illness, my wife...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Grouper fishing with Captain Andy- FIVE STARS ⭐️
Full Day Trip on March 6, 2025
I had an unforgettable fishing trip with Captain Andy! From the moment we set out, he was professional, knowledgeable, and full of great energy. He knew exactly where to go, and thanks to his expertise, I was able to reel in a massive grouper—definitely the catch of a lifetime! Captain Andy made the whole experience enjoyable, offering helpful tips and making sure everyone on board had a great time. If you’re looking for a skilled and friendly guide for your next fishing adventure, I highly recommend him. I’ll definitely be booking another trip soon!
I had an unforgettable fishing trip with Captain Andy! From the moment we set out, he was professional, knowledgeable, and full of great energy. He knew exactly where to go, and thanks to his expertise, I was able to reel in a massive grouper—definitely the catch of a lifetime! Captain Andy made the whole experience enjoyable, offering helpful tips and making sure everyone on board had a great time. If you’re looking for a skilled and friendly guide for your next fishing adventure, I highly...
Talladega, Alabama
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day PM Sunset Inshore Fishing
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 7, 2025
Where do I begin? Andy was quick to respond and easy to communicate with to plan our excursion. From the moment we stepped on the boat to the moment we stepped off it was nonstop action. From fishing the bridge, the flats, and ending the evening dock fishing at night. My son was put on multiple species with multiple catches of each; snook, redfish, ladyfish, catfish, and trout. Gonna be hard to beat this trip in the future, but we'll be sure to rip some lips with Andy when we come back down!
Where do I begin? Andy was quick to respond and easy to communicate with to plan our excursion. From the moment we stepped on the boat to the moment we stepped off it was nonstop action. From fishing the bridge, the flats, and ending the evening dock fishing at night. My son was put on multiple species with multiple catches of each; snook, redfish, ladyfish, catfish, and trout. Gonna be hard to beat this trip in the future, but we'll be sure to rip some lips with Andy when we come back down!...
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