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Mark Wheeler
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Mark Wheeler

Orange Beach, United States
100+ reviews
Hey Babe Charters is a family-friendly company that offers exciting fishing trips out of Orange Beach. They are run and operated by Captain Mark Wheeler, a knowledgeable captain who specializes in putting his customers on top of the hottest bite. Mark has been mastering the local waters for well over a decade and has never looked back.

Charter

Rating

4.8
210 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

95%
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (210)

Showing 1 – 5 of 210 reviews
  • Robert Englebert
    Robert Englebert
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun day on the water!

    6 Hour Trip (AM) • 10 adults • 4 children

    Our trip was rescheduled by the captain due to a tropical storm which turned out to be a great decision. Captain Brian knew where to put us on the fish and all 10 of us caught our red snapper limit including a 24 and a 16 pound Red Snapper. The deck hands were very helpful because we had some inexperienced fishermen on board. Everyone had a great time. I would highly recommend Hey Babe Charters if you enjoy catching fish. Our catch was cleaned and packed by the deck hands when we returned to dock. Overall this was an experience that our family will remember.

  • John Plumb
    John Plumb
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best deep sea trip!

    6 Hour Trip (AM) • 8 adults

    This was a Father’s Day trip organized by the wives and gifted to us. Captain Mark was easy to communicate with and everything was clearly communicated with so there was no surprised fees or additional costs. The boat was well maintained and the full cabin AC was a blessing on a hot day. We caught and kept our limit of snapper. Deckhand Lucy made sure we were doing everything right to get us hooked up on the fish. There was 8 of us on the charter and besides a little sea sickness, everyone had a great time. We would def book with Hey Babe again.

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
  • Rebecca Reimers
    Rebecca Reimers
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Huge Red Snappers

    6 Hour Trip (AM) • 7 adults

    We went deep sea fishing right after a tropical storm. We were all worried that we were not going to catch fish due to the ocean being disrupted. The Captain worked very hard to put us in the best place to catch the biggest fish. We ended up catching a 22.8 lb red snapper along with 13 other very good size snappers. I also caught an amberjack that we released due to it not being in season. We are very very pleased with how our trip turned out! 10/10

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
  • Casey James
    Casey James
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Such a Great Trip!

    6 Hour Trip (AM) • 9 adults • 5 children

    We had such a great time with Hey Babe Charters! We were two families vacationing together, and they made sure everyone had an amazing experience. Lucy, the deckhand, was wonderful and even helped our youngest anytime she had a moment. We caught our limit on snapper and made so many great memories. Highly recommend Hey Babe Charters for a fun, family-friendly fishing trip!

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
  • Ashley Jackson
    Ashley Jackson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2022
    4 trips
    4.3
    Verified

    understand the fine print

    8 Hour Trip • 6 adults • 1 child

    Overall, the boat was nice, and both Captain Brad and the deckhand were friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. We caught fish and had a good experience on the water. My reason for leaving this review is to make future customers aware of the tipping expectations. The website states that the deckhand works for tips and that a 20% tip is customary. After our $2,500 charter, I tipped $85. Later, Captain Brad called me to explain that 20% is the customary tip and that the deckhand depends on tips for compensation. While the website does mention this, customers should understand that the expectation appears to be much closer to a standard 20% gratuity than what many people might interpret as simply an optional tip. For a $2,500 trip, that means budgeting approximately another $500 in gratuity. I also felt there could have been better communication regarding the sea conditions and options if the trip became too rough. The captain did tell us we could turn around if needed, but I was unclear whether that would have resulted in a refund, partial refund, or rescheduling. Again, I have no complaints about the boat, the captain’s skills, or the deckhand’s work ethic. My review is primarily to help future customers understand the tipping expectations before booking.

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Vermilion Snapper
    Response from Captain

    i dont know what else i can say. it very clearly written in 20% is customary. 98% of our customers give the deckhand 20% many give more. they work hard. they are there a hour before the trip leaves and 2-3 hrs afterwards. they clean your fish clean the boat. a good deckhand makes the trip. A bad one ruins it. it has been like this for at least 20 years. it how it was when I was a deckhand. it clearly stated 20% is customary you left between 3-4. you said the crew did a good job. you caught fish thats the whole point of the trip. we cant help the weather and if you had questions you should have asked them. we answer many questions daily. you had a good trip with a good crew you said it your self. And now you leave me a bad review because of something very clearly written in the description.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Hey Babe Charters – Orange Beach
    Hey Babe Charters – Orange BeachOrange Beach, AL
    A variety of fish, including Red Snapper and a large shark, stored in a cooler on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Andrew A.
    Andrew A.
    Had a blast on the Hey Babe Mark and his deckhand were awesome would definitely recommend to anyone!
  • Hey Babe Charters – Orange Beach
    Hey Babe Charters – Orange BeachOrange Beach, AL
    Young angler proudly holding a large Red Snapper at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Rebecca R.
    Rebecca R.
    We went deep sea fishing right after a tropical storm. We were all worried that we were not going to catch fish due to the ocean being disrupted. The Captain worked very hard to put us in the best place to catch the biggest fish. We ended up catching a 22.8 lb red snapper along with 13 other very good size snappers. I also caught an amberjack that we released due to it not being in season. We are very very pleased with how our trip turned out! 10/10
  • Hey Babe Charters – Orange Beach
    Hey Babe Charters – Orange BeachOrange Beach, AL
    A group of anglers proudly posing in front of Zeke's Marina in Orange Beach, Alabama, showcasing their catch of Red Snapper displayed on a board.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Jared B.
    Jared B.
    Did not catch a limit on red sniper with six of us fishing. We brought home less then 35 pounds of fish. Which is not good deep sea fishing. I've been twice.And this was the least amount a fish bring home ann hook up with. 8 hour trip for $2500 is not worth it. then, we get back to finish paying for the boat. What's totally price paid it? Because the captain knew it was not a good experience. Anyway, got blue up on my phone and ended up having to turn around. And it's said we didn't tip enough and didn't pay for the boat. So we ended up spending thirty two hundred dollars for less than thirty five pounds of fish.Ridiculous do not recommend it. The recommended 20% is, if we catch fish. That's the way I look at it.
  • Hey Babe Charters – Orange Beach
    Hey Babe Charters – Orange BeachOrange Beach, AL
    Adult angler proudly holding a large red snapper aboard a center-console boat in open offshore waters.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Jonathan W.
    Jonathan W.
  • Hey Babe Charters – Orange Beach
    Hey Babe Charters – Orange BeachOrange Beach, AL
    A group of young anglers proudly posing with their catch of Red Snapper displayed on a board at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    John P.
    John P.
    This was a Father’s Day trip organized by the wives and gifted to us. Captain Mark was easy to communicate with and everything was clearly communicated with so there was no surprised fees or additional costs. The boat was well maintained and the full cabin AC was a blessing on a hot day. We caught and kept our limit of snapper. Deckhand Lucy made sure we were doing everything right to get us hooked up on the fish. There was 8 of us on the charter and besides a little sea sickness, everyone had a great time. We would def book with Hey Babe again.
  • Hey Babe Charters – Orange Beach
    Hey Babe Charters – Orange BeachOrange Beach, AL
    A cheerful group of anglers, including children, proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying several Red Snapper after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Casey J.
    Casey J.
    We had such a great time with Hey Babe Charters! We were two families vacationing together, and they made sure everyone had an amazing experience. Lucy, the deckhand, was wonderful and even helped our youngest anytime she had a moment. We caught our limit on snapper and made so many great memories. Highly recommend Hey Babe Charters for a fun, family-friendly fishing trip!
  • Hey Babe Charters – Orange Beach
    Hey Babe Charters – Orange BeachOrange Beach, AL
    Group of adult anglers displaying red snapper catches on an Orange Beach, Alabama dock, with additional fish arranged on a catch board and in a cart.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Wyatt S.
    Wyatt S.
    Captain and crew were awesome! Got us out on some red snapper real quick! Had a group of 9 and all of us caught fish left and right. Had a great experience!
  • Hey Babe Charters – Orange Beach
    Hey Babe Charters – Orange BeachOrange Beach, AL
    Large display of red snapper and other reef fish arranged on a boat cleaning table after an offshore fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Ashley J.
    Ashley J.
    Overall, the boat was nice, and both Captain Brad and the deckhand were friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. We caught fish and had a good experience on the water. My reason for leaving this review is to make future customers aware of the tipping expectations. The website states that the deckhand works for tips and that a 20% tip is customary. After our $2,500 charter, I tipped $85. Later, Captain Brad called me to explain that 20% is the customary tip and that the deckhand depends on tips for compensation. While the website does mention this, customers should understand that the expectation appears to be much closer to a standard 20% gratuity than what many people might interpret as simply an optional tip. For a $2,500 trip, that means budgeting approximately another $500 in gratuity. I also felt there could have been better communication regarding the sea conditions and options if the trip became too rough. The captain did tell us we could turn around if needed, but I was unclear whether that would have resulted in a refund, partial refund, or rescheduling. Again, I have no complaints about the boat, the captain’s skills, or the deckhand’s work ethic. My review is primarily to help future customers understand the tipping expectations before booking.
  • Hey Babe Charters – Orange Beach
    Hey Babe Charters – Orange BeachOrange Beach, AL
    Two anglers proudly displaying a freshly caught Red Snapper aboard a fishing boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Mary H.
    Mary H.
    We had a great trip! The snapper were biting! We will book again!
  • Hey Babe Charters – Orange Beach
    Hey Babe Charters – Orange BeachOrange Beach, AL
    Multiple red snapper and other reef fish displayed on a dockside catch board at Zeke's Marina in Orange Beach, Alabama, with a fishing group nearby.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Randy T.
    Randy T.
    Shawn and Ralf were awesome. My friends and family had a great time . They put us on the fish. We caught some real good Red snapper. It’s not always about the catching though, a good captain and mate can make a day of no fish just as fun and these two guys are the best. I highly recommend fishing with Hey Babe Charters. We will definitely be going on another trip with them and recommending them to everyone we know back home in GA!

What's biting with Hey Babe Charters – Orange Beach in Orange Beach

With the weather starting to disrupt the chances to go offshore, attention shifts inshore for winter. The good news is that some of the most prized fish can be found in the shallows, as Bull Redfish become commonplace!

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