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Zach Wilkerson
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Zach Wilkerson

Orange Beach, United States
10+ reviews
Captain Zach Wilkerson is a United States Coast Guard (OUPV) 6 Pack and Master Licensed Captain. He has 23 years of experience on the water! Captain Zach has harvested over 50 different species with a bow in 13 different states and is an active member of the Bowfishing Association of America. No matter the weather, wind, or tide, Captain Zach will put you on fish time and time again!
Zach W.
Zach W.
Captain

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Rating

5.0
19 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

All reviews (19)

Showing 1 – 5 of 19 reviews
  • Darren Reiland
    Darren Reiland
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    A trip to remember!

    4 Hour – Night Saltwater Bowfishing • 6 adults • 4 children

    This trip is one we will never forget! It was our first bowfishing experience and Captain Zach and Devon nailed it! They put us on lots of fish for our kids to shoot and even got some bonus blue crabs. At first I was worried with my youngest(8 year old, 46lbs) being able to pull the bow back, but they had just the right equipment for the job. I would highly recommend this trip and will do it again if I’m ever in the area again.

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Ray
  • Brandy Matthews
    Brandy Matthews
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2020
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    March fishing trip

    4 Hour – Night Saltwater Bowfishing • 3 adults • 1 child

    Our trip was great! Zach picked us up close to our rental so we didnt have to drive so far. My son didnt have quite enough power to stick the fish with the bow so they showed him how to gig and he had a string ray in no time. He will be telling everyone about this trip for a long time! We will definitely go again when we go back down!

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Needlefish
    Ray
  • Laura Ford
    Laura Ford
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing experience!

    4 Hour – Night Saltwater Bowfishing • 4 adults • 1 child

    Our teens had an amazing time. Even with cooler temperatures, the captain found areas with a lot of fish and gave the kids a great experience. The kids were so busy having no fun there was no down time to get bored. Highly recommend!!

  • Connor Mares
    Connor Mares
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome crew and boat!

    4 Hour – Night Saltwater Bowfishing • 4 adults

    Very welcoming and informative! Had us on the fish right away and lots of shooting for everyone on the boat!

  • Kyle Villamor
    Kyle Villamor
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great husband wife anniversary trip.

    4 Hour – Night Saltwater Bowfishing • 2 adults

    Captain Zach was awesome in every way. His communication was great. He reached out before the trip and asked what kind of fish we were after and what we were interested in doing and then he tailored the trip to what we wanted. Zach has top notch equipment and a very roomy, comfortable boat. We were both new to bow fishing and we were given a quick lesson and felt very comfortable right away. Zach made every effort to make the trip a success and gave great advice on bowfishing. Zach has a wealth of knowledge and is not afraid to share it. If we are in Gulf Shores again, we would definitely book with Stickin Phatties again.

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Ray
    Flounder

Real catches shared by our community

  • Stickin Phatties Bowfishing
    Stickin Phatties BowfishingOrange Beach, AL
    Young angler and adult proudly display a large stingray on a boat during a nighttime fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Ray
    Darren R.
    Darren R.
    This trip is one we will never forget! It was our first bowfishing experience and Captain Zach and Devon nailed it! They put us on lots of fish for our kids to shoot and even got some bonus blue crabs. At first I was worried with my youngest(8 year old, 46lbs) being able to pull the bow back, but they had just the right equipment for the job. I would highly recommend this trip and will do it again if I’m ever in the area again.
  • Stickin Phatties Bowfishing
    Stickin Phatties BowfishingPensacola, FL
    A family proudly displaying their catch of the night, including a large fish and stingrays, while fishing under the stars.
    Fish 1
    Ray
    Brandy M.
    Brandy M.
    Our trip was great! Zach picked us up close to our rental so we didnt have to drive so far. My son didnt have quite enough power to stick the fish with the bow so they showed him how to gig and he had a string ray in no time. He will be telling everyone about this trip for a long time! We will definitely go again when we go back down!
  • Stickin Phatties Bowfishing
    Stickin Phatties BowfishingPensacola, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a caught fish on a boat during a nighttime fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Skate
    Misty M.
    Misty M.
    Good people Great time
  • Stickin Phatties Bowfishing
    Stickin Phatties BowfishingOrange Beach, AL
    Three young anglers display their nighttime bowfishing catch, including ray-like fish, on the deck of a boat.
    Fish 1
    Ray
    Josh C.
    Josh C.
    Captain and crew were great! Kid friendly and had action pretty much all night. Great trip!
  • Stickin Phatties Bowfishing
    Stickin Phatties BowfishingOrange Beach, AL
    Two anglers proudly holding a large red drum on the deck of a boat during a nighttime fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Logan M.
    Logan M.
    I fully recommend anyone going to orange beach AL needs to be a night time bow fishing trip with Zach you will have the time of your life I promise you
  • Stickin Phatties Bowfishing
    Stickin Phatties BowfishingOrange Beach, AL
    Young angler displaying a large drum fish aboard a boat during a nighttime fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Black Drum
    David A.
    David A.
  • Stickin Phatties Bowfishing
    Stickin Phatties BowfishingOrange Beach, AL
    Two anglers proudly displaying a caught stingray while bowfishing at night, showcasing their skills on a well-equipped boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Ray
    Kyle V.
    Kyle V.
    Captain Zach was awesome in every way. His communication was great. He reached out before the trip and asked what kind of fish we were after and what we were interested in doing and then he tailored the trip to what we wanted. Zach has top notch equipment and a very roomy, comfortable boat. We were both new to bow fishing and we were given a quick lesson and felt very comfortable right away. Zach made every effort to make the trip a success and gave great advice on bowfishing. Zach has a wealth of knowledge and is not afraid to share it. If we are in Gulf Shores again, we would definitely book with Stickin Phatties again.
  • Stickin Phatties Bowfishing
    Stickin Phatties BowfishingOrange Beach, AL
    A young angler and an adult proudly displaying their catch of Flounder and Ray while fishing at night on a boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    Kylie D.
    Kylie D.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Stickin Phatties Bowfishing 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!

Top catches for November