Captain
Donnie Vinson

Member since January 2022 Gulf Shores, United States
Background
Captain Donnie Vinson was born and raised on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. He grew up in Spanish Fort and has spent more than 3 decades fishing in and around Mobile Bay. He's fished everything from the rivers of the Delta to the Gulf's deep sea. The captain loves being on the water and is always looking for the next memorable experience. He's eager to share his passion and knowledge and he loves taking people for a great day of fishing or a wonderful sunset cruise. Captain Donnie is fully certified by the American Red Cross in CPR as well as first aid. Also, he's a member of the Alabama Coastal Fishing Association (ACFA). He competed in various tournaments throughout the Gulf Coast as well as in Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, the world’s largest angling tournament. Join Captain Donnie aboard for tight lines!

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Gulf Shores, United States
Background
Captain Donnie Vinson was born and raised on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. He grew up in Spanish Fort and has spent more than 3 decades fishing in and around Mobile Bay. He's fished everything from the rivers of the Delta to the Gulf's deep sea. The captain loves being on the water and is always looking for the next memorable experience. He's eager to share his passion and knowledge and he loves taking people for a great day of fishing or a wonderful sunset cruise. Captain Donnie is fully certified by the American Red Cross in CPR as well as first aid. Also, he's a member of the Alabama Coastal Fishing Association (ACFA). He competed in various tournaments throughout the Gulf Coast as well as in Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, the world’s largest angling tournament. Join Captain Donnie aboard for tight lines!
Anglers Choice
172
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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Our Team
Captain Donnie V.
Captain
Candace V.
First mate
Anne V.
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Team Vinson Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(89 reviews)
Angler's choice
Gulf Shores
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $350

Team Vinson Charters 2

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(83 reviews)
Angler's choice
Dauphin Island
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 172 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
88%
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Jordan C.
Murfreesboro, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8 hour near shore trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore Special on March 25, 2022
Canโ€™t recommend enough! Captain Donnie and Candace blew our minds with professionalism and lots of fish.
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Amanda R.
New Cambria, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour inshore with Captain Donnie

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Special (AM) on December 30, 2022
Experienced captain, well maintained boat, friendly first mate.ย  Our family had a great time!
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Doug S.
Newport Beach, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3 hour trip with captain Donny

VERIFIED   3 Hour Tripโ€“Delta Dominator Special on February 7, 2022
We caught a bunch of sheepshead and ate a few that night. They were delicious!
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Jessica B.
Downing, MO
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Special (PM) on June 8, 2023
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Shad T.
Trout, LA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on May 24, 2023
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