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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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 177 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
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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
88%
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Joe B.
Harrison, AR
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 trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on March 22, 2023
Great time, my son got hooked up to his first of many within seconds of his first cast. Awesome experience for all of us.ย ...
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Jacqueline T.
Livingston, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Cap delivered despite the poor conditions.

VERIFIED   3 Hour Tripโ€“Delta Dominator Special on March 19, 2023
I was looking for Sheeps and Cap Donnie delivered. Weather was cold and windy with a rough ride but he put me on a nice spot...
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Heather Y.
Vincennes, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning trip with Captain Donnie

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Special (AM) on July 17, 2022
I took my son and his friend on a morning in shore fishing trip.ย  Captain Donnie and his deckhand was very knowledgeable and...
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Brent W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on August 3, 2024
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Scott T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Donnie

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore (PM) on July 26, 2024
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