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Sure Shot Fishing Charters
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Sure Shot Fishing Charters

Orange Beach, United States
Federal waters
Angler's choice
500+ reviews
Becoming a professional fisherman was always Captain Mike Salley's number one dream. He moved to the Orange Beach area as a young adult, where he started his now 30+ year career working as a charter captain. His passion and dedication to fishing, as well as providing an excellent experience out on the water for all of his customers, means that when you book a trip with him, you'll be fishing with a local legend. He considers himself the luckiest guy in the world.

Charter

Rating

4.8
644 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

95%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (644)

Showing 1 – 5 of 644 reviews
  • Sonja Hart
    Sonja Hart
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    We all caught fish!!

    6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom • 5 adults

    We booked this trip for our senior graduates and the trip did not disappoint! The boat was awesome, clean, and very roomy. The captain was the most friendly and knowledgeable of all captains and well experienced with the deep waters! The deck hand was phenomenal and an expert in her field. Im sure she will be captain of her own ship one day! We caught snapper, amber jack, grouper, and very big trigger fish! One of the best fishing experiences and we will book again! Also thanks for the restaurant recommendation to cook our fish it was delicious and great service as well!! We will book again!!

  • Michael Goins
    Michael Goins
    Repeat angler
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Kim was great

    5 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom (PM) • 5 adults • 2 children

    We were a family of 5, 2 willing adults to fish, one child with no interest in fishing and a somewhat handicap mother in law who just wanted to ride on the boat, Captain Mike was very accommodating for my mother in law, we got out on the water and caught plenty of spanish mackerel and vermillion snapper, Kim was super nice and stayed busy with just the two of us primarily fishing, had a pretty good catch and probably would of been better with with more anglers but overall super happy, will book again next time we are in the area. we did 5 hour pm

    Reported catch:
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Red Snapper
  • Ed Fickey
    Ed Fickey
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2018
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing Captain and Mate, not boatride

    6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom • 2 adults

    There is always a risk when booking with an unknown to you Capt. I took the risk and was not disappointed. we lucked into good weather although hot, even for August. Throw in my wife and were celebrating our 47th anniversary and 70 is just a number. Kim, the mate (also a Capt) was bait friendly and very attentive. We caught fish, King Mackerel, Trigger, American Red Snapper, b-liners, vermillion, grunts so brought home something to eat for several meals. I highly recommend this team.

    Reported catch:
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Red Snapper
    Gray Triggerfish
    Response from Charter operator

    thank you so much Ed. Looking forward to next time Captain Mike.

  • Chaundre Larimore
    Chaundre Larimore
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best trip!

    6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom • 5 adults • 3 children

    This was my family’s first time on a charter! And we were NOT let down! Capitan Mike and first mate terri were nothing short of amazing in helping us in every way and great with the kiddos, helping them to cast/ reel in a keeping our poles in the water ready to catch the next fish ! We had a great experience! Cant wait to book with Sure Shot Fishing Charters again! We were treated just like family. Got to catch our limit for opening day Snapper season. 😁

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Cole Deborde
    Cole Deborde
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Family Trip - Mom, Dad & 3 young teenagers.

    6 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom • 5 adults • 1 child

    This was our 2nd booking with Captain Mike. We will definitely be booking for a 3rd time next year. caught plenty of fish and had a great time. This captain will put you on fish. He’s not going to waste your time and money just putting around in the water. He genuinely wants you to go home with fish and a smile on your face. Miss Kim is a great first mate for Sure Shot. 1 fish short of a 5 man limit on red snapper but a 30” snapper filled that void!!!

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Amberjack
    Gray Triggerfish

Real catches shared by our community

  • Sure Shot Fishing Charters
    Sure Shot Fishing ChartersOrange Beach, AL
    Adult angler proudly holding a gray triggerfish aboard a boat in coastal waters while carrying a fishing rod.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Gray Triggerfish
    Christopher T.
    Christopher T.
    Captain Mike got us on fish quick and we stayed on them the whole trip! Kim was awesome as first mate and deckhand! Definitely a memorable trip!
  • Sure Shot Fishing Charters
    Sure Shot Fishing ChartersOrange Beach, AL
    Group of adult anglers proudly displaying multiple red snapper catches on a waterfront dock.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Mario L.
    Mario L.
    Captain Mike and Kim (1st Mate) were outstanding through and through. They were very knowledgeable and hospitable and treated us like family throughout the entire trip and we will most definitely be returning to vist them again. Thank you again for everything!
  • Sure Shot Fishing Charters
    Sure Shot Fishing ChartersOrange Beach, AL
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of colorful Snapper and Grouper at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Nicholas C.
    Nicholas C.
    This was our third trip with Captain Mike and Sure Shot Charters. His deck hand Kim is a rock star. Both are committed to provide a great fishing experience. We had a great time and can't wait to see them next year.
  • Sure Shot Fishing Charters
    Sure Shot Fishing ChartersOrange Beach, AL
    An angler proudly displaying a large King Mackerel while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Ed F.
    Ed F.
    There is always a risk when booking with an unknown to you Capt. I took the risk and was not disappointed. we lucked into good weather although hot, even for August. Throw in my wife and were celebrating our 47th anniversary and 70 is just a number. Kim, the mate (also a Capt) was bait friendly and very attentive. We caught fish, King Mackerel, Trigger, American Red Snapper, b-liners, vermillion, grunts so brought home something to eat for several meals. I highly recommend this team.
  • Sure Shot Fishing Charters
    Sure Shot Fishing ChartersOrange Beach, AL
    Two anglers proudly displaying their large Amberjack catches at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Christine K.
    Christine K.
    We caught two big Crevalle Jack fish right away, a number of snapper, a few trigger fish. Captain Mike and Kim were very helpful and a great wealth of fishing knowledge!
  • Sure Shot Fishing Charters
    Sure Shot Fishing ChartersOrange Beach, AL
    Adult angler proudly holding two large pelagic fish on a sunny marina dock.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +6
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Conner M.
    Conner M.
    Had a blast! Captain was super accomodating, and we caught tons of fish! Tuna, Snapper and Mackeral! You wont regret booking with Captain Mike!
  • Sure Shot Fishing Charters
    Sure Shot Fishing ChartersOrange Beach, AL
    A young angler casting a line off the side of a boat in calm waters, enjoying a day of fishing.
    Eric F.
    Eric F.
    Do the 5 or 6 hour trip. Capt Mike puts you on the fish like its childs play😂 The boat is clean and the crew is always good. Book it and thank me later.
  • Sure Shot Fishing Charters
    Sure Shot Fishing ChartersOrange Beach, AL
    An angler proudly displays a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, accompanied by a young companion.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Cole D.
    Cole D.
    This was our 2nd booking with Captain Mike. We will definitely be booking for a 3rd time next year. caught plenty of fish and had a great time. This captain will put you on fish. He’s not going to waste your time and money just putting around in the water. He genuinely wants you to go home with fish and a smile on your face. Miss Kim is a great first mate for Sure Shot. 1 fish short of a 5 man limit on red snapper but a 30” snapper filled that void!!!
  • Sure Shot Fishing Charters
    Sure Shot Fishing ChartersOrange Beach, AL
    Young angler proudly holding a red snapper aboard a center-console boat offshore, with an adult family member nearby.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Red Snapper
    Ryan S.
    Ryan S.
    Mike and Kim were awesome. Very friendly and experienced. We’ll be back!
  • Sure Shot Fishing Charters
    Sure Shot Fishing ChartersOrange Beach, AL
    Young angler proudly holding a large mackerel on a dock, surrounded by family after a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Spanish Mackerel
    Robert H.
    Robert H.

What's biting with Sure Shot Fishing Charters 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

Fishing reports

Two anglers proudly displaying a large Red Snapper on a fishing charter in open waters.

Red Snapper season, Game on!!!

Jun 11, 2026 • Orange Beach
Red snapper season is in !!!! Don’t miss it!!
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Multiple red snapper stored in a large dockside bin beside the boat, with an adult angler partially visible on the pier.

Opening day Red Snapper canceled

May 19, 2017 • Orange Beach
We've just received a cancellation for June 1st that's opening day for Red Snapper!! Don't miss out book today!!! We're catching and keeping Red Snapper June 1st thru July 19th book your trip today!!!!
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A group of young anglers proudly displaying a large shark at the dock, showcasing their successful fishing trip.

Happening now!!!! King Mackeral

Aug 9, 2015 • Orange Beach
Trolling for King Mackeral , Spanish Mackeral, Jack Crevalle occasional bull redfish and Shark fishing.... A great 4 or 5 hour trip... This is our focus this time of year, family's are getting end of summer vacations in before the new school year. Check us out!!!
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