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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Fishing Reports
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Captain Donnie V.
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Candace V.
First mate
Anne V.
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Team Vinson Charters

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(89 reviews)
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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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 176 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
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
88%
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Aaron K.
Slidell, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on August 12, 2023
Great time just a bit windy but our captain was able to work around the weather
Aaron K. recommends Team Vinson Charters 2
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Preston F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Had a blast

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on August 4, 2023
Capt Donnie and Team Vinson gave us a great time. No complaints, and would highly recommend.
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Deston T.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Excellent Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Special (AM) on June 9, 2023
Caught 14 Spanish Mackerel, what is there to say? We had a blast! Great group of people!
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Daniel K.
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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Fishing with Donnie

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on May 19, 2023
Awesome day on the water, caught many different species of fish! The whole family had a great day.
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Michael B.
Gurley, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half-day trip with Captain Donnie

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Special (PM) on June 2, 2022
Had an awesome time out in the bay with Captain Donnie and Mate Candace!ย  Caught some fish on a beautiful boat with a great...
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