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Donnie Vinson

Nationality: American
Languages: English
Experience: 23 years

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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!

Hey, I'm Captain Donnie Vinson

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 • 25 ft • 6 persons

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4.9 / 5

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Dauphin Island • 25 ft • 6 persons

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Wacking on them!!

Aug 18, 2025 Dauphin Island

Great trip fish was hot this morning!

Wacken on them!!

Jul 8, 2025 Dauphin Island

Great family time!! This family wacked on the trout and the black drum !

Nearshore slam!!

Jun 2, 2025 Dauphin Island

This group killed it from Speckled trout,Spanish Mackerel, Pompano and Sharks what a fun trip.

Hooked up!!!

Mar 30, 2025 Dauphin Island

Making memories !!

On ???

Mar 26, 2025 Dauphin Island

Killer trip this morning!!!

Getting Hot down South

Mar 22, 2025 Dauphin Island

This family had a great time catching multiple fish and sharing memories for a lifetime.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 176 reviews

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4.9 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

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4 stars		11
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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	94%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	95%
Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	88%

Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	88%

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Michael T.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

We were on the REDs

VERIFIED 4 Hr Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on June 9, 2024

Michael T.

5.0 / 5

Jun 9, 2024

4 Hr Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (AM)

First trip for my boys and me on salt water and it was great. Definitely going to book another trip with Captain Donnie. He put us right on the fish and we hit our limit quickly. Great captain and his daughter/ first mate. Top notch crew thanks again.

First trip for my boys and me on salt water and it was great. Definitely going to book another trip with Captain Donnie. He...

Michael T. recommends Team Vinson Charters 2

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Donnie Vinson (The Captain)

Replied on June 11, 2024

Thanks guys for a fun exciting trip with your boys and yourself hooking up on some great fish and the experiences they never forget. Till next time tight lines thanks Capt Donnie

Donnie Vinson (The Captain)

Replied on June 11, 2024

Thanks guys for a fun exciting trip with your boys and yourself hooking up on some great fish and the experiences they never forget. Till next time tight lines thanks Capt Donnie

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Holly K.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great trip. Caught our limit. Couple of huge ones.

VERIFIED 4 Hr Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on June 8, 2024

Holly K.

5.0 / 5

Jun 8, 2024

4 Hr Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (AM)

Great trip. Caught our limit. Couple of huge ones.

VERIFIED

I took my son and his friends on a last minute trip. Captain Donnie was great. He changed docks to accommodate us. His deckhand was super helpful. We caught our limit. My son caught some huge Snapper. Would highly recommend.

I took my son and his friends on a last minute trip. Captain Donnie was great. He changed docks to accommodate us. His deckhand...

Holly K. recommends Team Vinson Charters 2

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Donnie Vinson (The Captain)

Replied on June 11, 2024

This family absolutely put the smack down into place from 1st drop to the last the snapper was on fire same as the boys pulling them up and Mom!! Definitely looking forward to next time see y’all soon thanks Capt Donnie

Donnie Vinson (The Captain)

Replied on June 11, 2024

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Thad C.

3.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

4.0 / 5

Crew

3.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Donnie

VERIFIED NEW 3 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on August 14, 2025

Thad C.

3.7 / 5

Aug 14, 2025

3 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore

Fishing with Donnie

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Donnie Vinson (The Captain)

Replied on August 16, 2025

Wow! Very surprising on review when this family Absolutely killed it! Lot of good quality trout and steady action this in my book was a Great Trip of A Lifetime with the Speckled Trout being 19 ,20 and a 241/2 inch trout that tops it off. Even canceled the day before due to weather and made it work out for this family. All great no complaints only thank yous and we be using you next time from the family. So overall I take this at heart due to it’s my business and I know I done everything I could... More

Donnie Vinson (The Captain)

Replied on August 16, 2025

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Brian S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Cpt. Donnie was great!

VERIFIED 4 Hr Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on August 19, 2024

Brian S.

5.0 / 5

Aug 19, 2024

4 Hr Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (AM)

Cpt. Donnie was great!

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We had a group of 5 that hadn’t been off shore fishing. We all had a great time and we came home with plenty to feed the family. It was both relaxing and fun. We will definitely be using team Vinson again.

We had a group of 5 that hadn’t been off shore fishing. We all had a great time and we came home with plenty to feed the...

Brian S. recommends Team Vinson Charters 2

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Donnie Vinson (The Captain)

Replied on August 19, 2024

Awesome guys thanks was definitely a great trip and lots of action looking forward to next time! Thanks Capt Donnie

Donnie Vinson (The Captain)

Replied on August 19, 2024

Awesome guys thanks was definitely a great trip and lots of action looking forward to next time! Thanks Capt Donnie

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Cecil M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

These folks know their fish!

VERIFIED 4 Hr Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on May 20, 2024

Cecil M.

5.0 / 5

May 20, 2024

4 Hr Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (AM)

These folks know their fish!

VERIFIED

Our group had a blast with Team Vinson. We caught a bunch of nice fish. Only problem was that the youngest one of the group (7 yrs old) caught the most and the biggest fish!! 😂. We highly recommend Team Vinson!!

Our group had a blast with Team Vinson. We caught a bunch of nice fish. Only problem was that the youngest one of the group...

Cecil M. recommends Team Vinson Charters 2

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Donnie Vinson (The Captain)

Replied on May 20, 2024

Thanks guys what and awesome morning and family time the little man put it on everyone from start to finish was a great trip looking forward to next time thanks Capt Donnie & Candace

Donnie Vinson (The Captain)

Replied on May 20, 2024

Thanks guys what and awesome morning and family time the little man put it on everyone from start to finish was a great trip looking forward to next time thanks Capt Donnie & Candace

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We were on the REDs

We were on the REDs

Great trip. Caught our limit. Couple of huge ones.

Great trip. Caught our limit. Couple of huge ones.

Fishing with Donnie

Fishing with Donnie

Cpt. Donnie was great!

Cpt. Donnie was great!

These folks know their fish!

These folks know their fish!

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