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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4.9 / 5
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Gulf Shores
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Team Vinson Charters 2

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(87 reviews)
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Dauphin Island
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $450

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 176 reviews
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Robert M.
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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What a great Captain!

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore (PM) on March 16, 2024
My family and I had a great time with Captain Donnie Vinson.ย  He knew the waters around Dauphin Island very well and knew...
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Patrick S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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The captain was very knowledgeable.

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on March 16, 2024
The captain was very knowledgeable and very friendly. He knew his job very well, and he knew where to go catch the fish. And...
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Travis C.
Chatham, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Early morning offshore trip with Captain Donnie.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Special (AM) on June 28, 2022
Had some great family time on the water with Captain Donnie. He knew where to find the fish even when conditions on the water...
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Lucas P.
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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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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David R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Team Vinson is the BEST

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on July 29, 2024
Captain Donnie was incredible, picked our group up from Dauphin Island and within minutes had us on fish. We were pulling fish...
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