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Christopher Ward
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Christopher Ward

Orange Beach, United States
Angler's choice
25+ reviews
Capt. Christopher runs trips out of Orange Beach aboard 25' Sea Hunt Bay boat. Born and raised nearby, he has over 25 years of Captain experience in these waters so knows all about them. Explore these waters teeming with Redfish, Red Snapper and lots of other inshore/offshore species under Christopher's expert guidance.

Charter

Rating

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

What anglers say

100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (39)

Showing 1 – 5 of 39 reviews
  • Christy Weatherby
    Christy Weatherby
    Repeat angler
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Shark Fishing Trip 2026

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore - 11:30 AM • 3 adults

    We booked a shark fishing trip. We got a couple of bites, but no big catch on this trip. But anyone that truly fishes knows you can’t always get the big catch, and some days you may not get any bites at all thats just part of it. Captain Chris however did try his absolute best to make things happen, and we truly thank him for that. I would definitely recommend Fins and Family Fishing. We had fun, and laughed a lot, and even though we didn’t catch “The Shark” I plan to book with this charter again in the future. #ROLL TIDE

    Response from Captain

    Thanks Christy! Next time we're going to get that big shark!

  • Don Muehlenkamp
    Don Muehlenkamp
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great experience

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore • 2 adults

    Caught some smaller red fish and mackerel. Managed to get 2 large into the boat -a red and a black drum. Hooked into pretty big ones that we weren't able to reel in. Chris was persistent about finding us a spot where we were getting bites. Even with the rain we had a great time and will be back.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Black Drum
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Captain

    Sorry about the rain but glad we were still able to get you all on some fish!

  • Lynn Tew
    Lynn Tew
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome fishing trip

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore • 5 adults • 1 child

    This was our first time going on a fishing expedition. It was a fun experience especially for the grandkids. We didn’t bring home the fish to cook but Chris did try. Fish were snipping at the bait but nothing big. We all Caught something to at least get a picture. It was more about fun and family time for us. I’m glad we got to meet Chris. If you are looking for a trip he is the one to pick.

  • Phillip Sarabia
    Phillip Sarabia
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Solid fishing trip!

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore • 2 adults

    It was a good trip we caught three keeper redfish and a nice flounder. I gave the trip 4 stars only because in my book in order to get 5 stars we would have had to limited out. It was a good time and I would recommend Fins and Family Fishing and captain Chris to anyone. The only thing you should know before you go is if you prefer to fish a baitcaster reel you better bring it with (which I did) otherwise you'll be fishing with spinning reels.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Captain

    Hi Phillip, glad you all had fun and got some good keepers. Next time will work on you limiting out :)

  • Heidi Coleman
    Heidi Coleman
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Experience

    3 Hour Trip – Inshore • 4 adults • 2 children

    We had a great time! The water was a little choppier than we had anticipated and with 2 younger boys we decided to stay closer. The captain refunded us the difference. He was very knowledgeable and had a fun personality. 3 out of the 4 of us were able to catch a fish, even if they were too big to keep.

    Response from Captain

    Glad ya'll had fun even with the water conditions. Wish more were keepers but will take "too big to keep"!

Real catches shared by our community

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    Fins and Family FishingOrange Beach, AL
    whole fam loved it!
    Erin R.
    Erin R.
  • Fins and Family Fishing
    Fins and Family FishingOrange Beach, AL
    definitely the best time ever
    Justin C.
    Justin C.
  • Fins and Family Fishing
    Fins and Family FishingOrange Beach, AL
    best trip
    Larry S.
    Larry S.
  • Fins and Family Fishing
    Fins and Family FishingOrange Beach, AL
    Awesome Experience
    Heidi C.
    Heidi C.
  • Fins and Family Fishing
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    August fishing trip
    Andy W.
    Andy W.
  • Fins and Family Fishing
    Fins and Family FishingOrange Beach, AL
    Chris was the best.
    Jessica J.
    Jessica J.
  • Fins and Family Fishing
    Fins and Family FishingOrange Beach, AL
    captain put us on fish!
    Jessie R.
    Jessie R.
  • Fins and Family Fishing
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    July fishing trip
    Lacey J.
    Lacey J.
  • Fins and Family Fishing
    Fins and Family FishingOrange Beach, AL
    Great trip!
    Leslie R.
    Leslie R.
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    May fishing trip
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What's biting with Fins and Family Fishing in Orange Beach

Bottom fish continue to bite along the reefs, even though the weather is changing, while Trout and Redfish are the inshore stars. There are plenty of guides ready to take you out, so what are you waiting for?

Top catches for October

Fishing reports

A young angler joyfully displaying a large Redfish while kneeling on the deck of a boat, with a scenic waterfront in the background.

Redfish are heating up!

Apr 20, 2026 • Orange Beach
We've had a windy couple of weeks, but finally got a few breaks leading to some great fishing! The water temps continue to move up (even though the air has been cool) and the redfish are getting much more active. We have still seen a few sheepshead, but are definitely seeing the transition with more redfish and soon to be the transition into more summer species.
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A young angler proudly displaying a large fish while aboard a boat, with a scenic waterfront in the background.

The Big Uglies Are Getting Hungry!

Mar 13, 2026 • Orange Beach
The weather is warming up and the black drum are getting more aggressive! Still seeing a strong inshore bite on Sheepshead and also seeing more redfish and Black drum appearing. We expect this to continue through the spring as the water continues to warm up.
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A young angler proudly holding a large striped bass while fishing with family on a boat.

Winter Fishing Update

Feb 17, 2026 • Orange Beach
As we head into spring, we're seeing the tail end of our winter fishing. The sheepshead bite is the strongest and we're having several productive trips with lots of keepers. The redfish are around, though the keepers are being a bit pickier on what they bite. Seeing some good bites off fiddler crabs in addition to shrimp.
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