Navigator Charters is a fishing guide service owned and operated by Captain Mike Weaver. He is located at Zekes Marina in beautiful Orange Beach, Alabama along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.

Capt. Mike is a USCG Licensed Captain that has decades of experience on the local area waters and loves to share his years of knowledge with all his guests.

You’ll be fishing aboard a very dry and comfortable riding 24’ Blazer Bay center console. The boat is equipped with GPS and Fishfinder to locate the targeted species and an I-Pilot trolling motor to hold you on their position. The vessel also has plenty of safety equipment, dry storage, and seating for a great day on the water.

As you explore shores, back bays and bayous along the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast you will match the hatch with seasonal live bait and top of the line light tackle to target species such as Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Sheepshead Spanish Mackerel and King Mackerel.

Navigator Charters is a family friendly guide service and is open to all skill levels, so bring the kids or bring your fishing buddy and…Let’s go fishing!

All trips come with the licenses, quality rods, reels, tackle, bait, and lures if needed. Your catch will be sent home cleaned and ready to go straight into the frying pan. The tips are 15-20%.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $550
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $550
    This trip will see you fishing the flats, bays, and backcountry waters for Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Flounder, Trout, and many more.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $750
    Fish the nearshore waters up to 3 miles for Jack Crevalle, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, and who knows what else?
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FAQs about Navigator Charters

Navigator Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Navigator Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with Navigator Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Most trips are Live Bait trips. The live bait is included as part of your trip. Artificial bait can be provided if requested. )
  • Lures (Upon Request)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is complimentary as part of your trip. )
  • Fishing License (All Fishing Licenses are included with the Trip. )

Navigator Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Bays)
  • Nearshore Fishing (3 miles or less)
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Navigator Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Navigator Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Mike Weaver
Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
72 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2016
I have fished the area my whole life but never thought I would be doing this for a living, however as one door closed the opportunity to step into the charter industry opened. I have now been a full time Captain since 2008 and love getting on the boat and meeting new people everyday.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Blazer (Center console) originally built in 2016. Powered by a 300HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Bays
Nearshore Fishing
3 miles or less
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Most trips are Live Bait trips. The live bait is included as part of your trip. Artificial bait can be provided if requested.
Lures
Upon Request
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is complimentary as part of your trip.
Fishing License
All Fishing Licenses are included with the Trip.

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
A big part of the fishing adventure is providing an experience for the entire family. 4 hour trips are best for younger children. All children under the age of 8 must wear a life jacket at All Times.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Recent fishing reports

The Bite is Heating Up!!
The Bite is Heating Up!!
February 14, 2024
The Sheepshead bite is heating up and will be getting even better throughout the next month. This is the time to book your trip to get on the water
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 72 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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March fishing
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Jason N.
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March fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on March 6, 2024
Took a 6 hr trip with captain Mike. Targeted sheepshead. Morning was slow but ended up getting into them late morning. Had...
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Richard Y.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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3.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 13, 2023
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Josh M.
Springfield, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 7, 2023
4th trip with Captain Mike, always puts us on the fish, this trip especially.  Caught so many Spanish Mackerel we had to start...
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Blake A.
Jasper, AL
Excellent
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Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 22, 2023
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Robert W.
Memphis, TN
Excellent
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 23, 2023
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