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!
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Team Vinson Charters

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Team Vinson Charters 2

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(68 reviews)
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Dauphin Island
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 155 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
86%
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Koty W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on March 19, 2025
Captain Donnie took us out in some rough water and kept us safe and as smooth as possible in 3-4 foot waves. He put us on some...
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Chase C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Sonโ€™s first trip.

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore (PM) on July 17, 2024
Had a great time on my son and nephews first trip. Captain and first mate were both awesome. We caught a lot of fish, even...
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Josh D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Sheepshead Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore (PM) on March 26, 2025
Highlight recommend Team Vinson.ย  Captain Donnie and his daughter were great to fish with and quickly got us on some fish.
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Lucas P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Gulf Fishing Experience!

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on July 6, 2024
We had a great time, including our boys (9 and 14). Each of us caught fish and we ended the trip with 5 red snapper and a 32...
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Chase R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on March 23, 2025
Team Vinson put me on some of the biggest sheepshead Iโ€™ve caught! Great time!!
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