Captain
David Rice

Member since March 2016 Fairhope, United States
Background
Capt. David Rice is a native of Fairhope, Alabama, and has over 25 years experience fishing the local area, including the Alabama Gulf Coast, Mobile Bay, and the Eastern Shore's backwaters. He enjoys taking his guests out for an enjoyable fishing adventure and his favorite thing is to share all he has learned fishing the Alabama waterways with everyone on his charters.

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Fairhope, United States
Background
Capt. David Rice is a native of Fairhope, Alabama, and has over 25 years experience fishing the local area, including the Alabama Gulf Coast, Mobile Bay, and the Eastern Shore's backwaters. He enjoys taking his guests out for an enjoyable fishing adventure and his favorite thing is to share all he has learned fishing the Alabama waterways with everyone on his charters.
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listings

Middle Bay Fishing Charters โ€“ Fairhope

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(107 reviews)
Fairhope
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400

Middle Bay Fishing Charters โ€“ Gulf Shores

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(7 reviews)
Fort Morgan
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 114 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (120)
Fun trip
Class Act!
excellent time by all
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Brad B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Class Act!

VERIFIED   NEW  4hr pm on March 5, 2026
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...
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Tim S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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February fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour am Trip on February 28, 2026
My wife and I were staying at the Grand Hotel in Fairhope and wanted to do some fishing during our stay. Captain David put...
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Tom C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect weather ! Great fishing day!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 hour am trip on March 21, 2026
First time fishing with Capt Rice. Would definitely recommend him to have that special day on the gulf.ย  He worked hard to...
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Bradley T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3 hour am trip on March 19, 2026
relaxing time, tried multiple different spots, caught some black and nice red drum.
Bradley T. recommends Middle Bay Fishing Charters โ€“ Fairhope
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Jeffrey R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent time by all

VERIFIED   4 Hour am Trip on December 28, 2025
Captain David was a skilled professional who knew the water well and got is on fish all morning long. He was excellent with...
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