Best Inshore Fishing Charters in Orange Beach

Fish Boss Tours

Fish Boss Tours

36 reviews
 Orange Beach  •  25 ft  • 5 persons
Popular with anglers looking for Inshore fishing charters in Orange Beach

Get down to Orange Beach for some world class nearshore and inshore fishing!

You’ll your day aboard an extremely comfortable 25’ Sea Hunt center console. It features an onboard private bathroom onboard as well as plush seating for the trip out to the reefs and back. Another great feature of your boat is our spot locking trolling motor which allows you to stay on top of the prime fishing spots without drifting.
Nauti Fish Co – Orange Beach

Nauti Fish Co – Orange Beach

13 reviews
 Orange Beach  •  24 ft  • 6 persons
Popular with anglers looking for Inshore fishing charters in Orange Beach

You’ll be fishing from 24’ Cape Horn center console, outfitted with all the features and amenities you need for a successful day of fishing. This boat is versatile – ideal for both inshore and offshore waters, providing a smooth ride even when the waves are crashing. She comes with a private toilet, multimedia system, and plenty of space for 6 anglers to enjoy a productive day on the water.

Liquid Force Inshore Charters

Liquid Force Inshore Charters

49 reviews
 Orange Beach  •  26 ft  • 6 persons
Popular with anglers looking for Inshore fishing charters in Orange Beach

Liquid Force is one of the few charter services that offers nighttime charters in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Alabama. This charter option is hands down the best due to being able to spend the day with family, and - most importantly - being able to avoid the summertime heat and the ridiculous amount of boat traffic it brings with it!

Rob's Inshore Fishing

Rob's Inshore Fishing

23 reviews
 Orange Beach  •  24 ft  • 6 persons
Popular with anglers looking for Inshore fishing charters in Orange Beach

Join him for this inshore and nearshore adventure in the Gulf of Mexico. You’ll fish from his 24’ Kenner. Her center console design allows you, and 5 of your fishing buddies, to move around freely while battling. A 150 HP Yamaha outboard engine will get you on top of the fish in no time.

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Top Inshore Fishing Charters in Orange Beach

Angler Management Fishing Charters

Angler Management Fishing Charters

142 reviews
Orange Beach  • 24 ft  • 4 persons
20 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $499
Ms. Sally Charters Family Fishing

Ms. Sally Charters Family Fishing

54 reviews
Orange Beach  • 24 ft  • 4 persons
25 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $400
Salt Style Guide Service

Salt Style Guide Service

88 reviews
Orange Beach  • 24 ft  • 6 persons
31 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $450
Emerald “C” Fishing Charters

Emerald “C” Fishing Charters

220 reviews
Orange Beach  • 25 ft  • 6 persons
12 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $400
Max Drag Charters

Max Drag Charters

76 reviews
Orange Beach  • 42 ft  • 6 persons
59 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $600
Russell’s Coastal Fishing

Russell’s Coastal Fishing

105 reviews
Orange Beach  • 26 ft  • 6 persons
24 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $500
Cool Change Inshore Fishing

Cool Change Inshore Fishing

17 reviews
Orange Beach  • 24 ft  • 6 persons
7 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $400
Capt. Mike Peek’s Inshore Fishing

Capt. Mike Peek’s Inshore Fishing

107 reviews
Orange Beach  • 24 ft  • 4 persons
39 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $400
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Inshore Fishing in Orange Beach

Orange Beach inshore fishing is amazing whenever you come to town. Redfish, Flounder, Speckled Trout, and Spanish Mackerel can all be found year-round here. They tag each other out over the course of the year, meaning at least one of them is always at their peak. And that’s just the permanent residents. Orange Beach’s seasonal visitors include inshore sportfishing superstars like Pompano and Tarpon. You’re in no risk of getting skunked when there are this many fish to choose from!

What to Expect from an Inshore Fishing Trip

Local guides have worked these waters for generations, passing down their favorite spots and perfecting their techniques to produce one of the most experienced charter fleets in the country. The action starts in the nearby Perdido Bay, chasing Spanish Mackerel or stalking Bull Reds through these calm, shallow waters. 
 
But don’t lose yourself in the bay just yet, there are even better spots to hit around Orange Beach. Alabama Point is one of the best inshore fishing spots in the state and a must-visit fishery for any shallow-water angler. What makes this such a great spot is the mix of rocky jetties, sandy back bays, and deep holes, all within a stone’s throw of each other.
 
The main species around here are Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and Pompano. If that’s not good enough for you, you can also find big schools of Bluefish swimming around its deeper reaches. These guys aren’t as popular in Alabama as they are up on the East Coast, but they put up just as good a fight!
 
And there’s so much more! The shallows around Orange Beach are riddled with honey holes and every guide has their favorite. We could spend all day listing our favorites but the best idea is always to go with what your guide suggests. They’ve spent their lives fishing these waters and aren’t out to send you home empty-handed.

Fishing Techniques

Live bait and light tackle rule the shallows for most species. Nothing gets you big bull Reds or doormat Flounder like live Finger Mullet or Minnows. If you’re more into throwing lures, Flounder go crazy for soft plastics like Gulp! Swimming Mullet. Redfish and Trout will go for a huge range of lures: surface wobblers, topwaters, suspending jerkbaits, you name it. Most local guides stock a variety of lures, and will be happy to teach you how to use them.
 
When Tarpon and Pompano are about in big numbers you’ve got to try fly fishing. These guys gobble up flies so eagerly it’s almost rude not to offer them some. The Black Death still reigns supreme when targeting Silver Kings, but Pompano react better to bright pink and yellow colors. The way you fish for them will also be different. Tarpon spook in a second and perfect placement is key. Pompano are easily enticed by short, brisk strips, keeping your fly just off the bottom as you twitch it back.

Need to Know

You don’t need a license to fish aboard a charter boat in Alabama. If you’re fishing from land or from a pier, you’ll need a saltwater fishing license for anyone aged 16 or over. Buy these online or from approved vendors in town. There are size and catch limits for most major species, and seasonal closures may change year on year. So be sure to check with your guide to make sure you fish by the book.

Orange Beach

4.54
Based on 18,305 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

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What People Are Saying About Inshore Fishing in Orange Beach

"Mom’s catch!!"

Curtiss Hipps fished with Cool Change Inshore Fishing on July 25, 2020
First fishing trip Inshore and she loved it!

"Fishing with Aaron"

Chad Odom fished with Salt Style Guide Service on June 28, 2020
Had a blast brother can not wait until next time!!! Inshore trip was awesome. Lots of bites and filled box up with quality fish!! See ya next time we down here.

Top Targeted Inshore Fishing Species in Orange Beach

Redfish

Redfish

King Mackerel (Kingfish)

King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Flounder

Flounder

Spanish Mackerel

Spanish Mackerel