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Southern Star Outfitters
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Southern Star Outfitters

Orange Beach, United States
Federal waters
Angler's choice
250+ reviews
Captain Bobby and JR specialize in deep-sea fishing trips in the Gulf. They and the Southern Star crew are very knowledgeable and eager to show the customers an excellent journey, always going the extra mile to put you on the fish.
Gavin D.
Gavin D.
Captain

Charters

Rating

4.9
277 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

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

All reviews (277)

Showing 1 – 5 of 277 reviews
  • Donna Hand
    Donna Hand
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    A Reel Good Time!

    6 Hour Trip • 6 adults • 1 child

    What an incredible day out on the water! We had an amazing deep sea fishing trip targeting red snapper, and it did not disappoint. The captain and crew were knowledgeable, friendly, and worked hard to make sure everyone had a great experience. They knew exactly where to find the fish, kept us on them all day, and were always there to help with baiting hooks, landing fish, and making sure everyone felt comfortable. The boat was clean, well-maintained, and the entire trip was organized from start to finish. If you’re looking for an unforgettable deep sea fishing adventure and want to catch some beautiful red snapper, I highly recommend this charter. We made great memories, caught plenty of fish, and can’t wait to book another trip. Five stars all the way!

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
  • James Rupe
    James Rupe
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing experience!

    4 Hour Trip • 8 adults

    we did just a 4-hour trip, Captain and deckhand were ready to go when we got there a little early. They found us some fish by trolling and bottom fishing. there were 7 of us, we all caught several fish and had a great time!! Monkey was our deck hand, he was awesome! he definitely made our trip a success with his great attitude, conversation and of course helping us with the fishing! He expertly turned our catch into fillets and steaks. Thanks for the great trip! was a highlight of our trip to Gulf Shores for a family reunion Jim

    Reported catch:
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Red Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Gray Triggerfish
    Response from Charter operator

    thank you jim

  • Brad Lovell
    Brad Lovell
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    100 STARS

    4 Hour Trip • 9 adults

    Had an awesome trip with Brianna Sportfishing out of Orange Beach. Captain ( Bobby Kelly )and crew were awesome; professional, hardworking, and knew exactly where to find the fish. The boat was clean, and the fishing was outstanding. Little man, Parker, killed it!! Way to go bud!!!!! We caught plenty of fish, had a lot of laughs, and made some great memories. If you’re looking for a quality charter in Orange Beach, I highly recommend Brianna Sportfishing. I’ll definitely be back!

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Gray Triggerfish
    +1
  • Greg Rauch
    Greg Rauch
    Repeat angler
    us
    Idaho, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best of the Best

    8 Hour Trip • 7 adults • 2 children

    Where do I start. the captain and deck hand cool AF. dealt with my multi aged kids, little girl that neeses lits of help, and were patient when I got a little tipsy. We found fish on an off day out of season and killed it. we ended up with bags and bags and bags of filets. Well priced and even worked with us adjusting schedule for a bad weather cold snap. the boat itself was fantastic. Warm, good tunes. Convenient clean bathroom, large ice chest we were able to pack with our favorite beverages. this boating experience is a memory Ill cherish with my family for ever. i cant say enough good things, but I'll conclude by saying everything was just simply perfect down to the little details.

    Reported catch:
    Gray Triggerfish
    Vermilion Snapper
    Scamp Grouper
    Red Snapper
    +1
  • Brandon Pitts
    Brandon Pitts
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    First Time for My Family

    4 Hour Trip PM • 8 adults • 1 child

    This was the first time sea fishing for my family. Captain and Mate were fantastic, very helpful. It was a four hour trip and we didn’t expect a lot of action. But they put us on fish and we did better than they expected. We caught a ton of fish and got 11 red snapper keepers. Would highly these guys to anyone looking for a short trip with action. Will definitely go back out with these guys again.

    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Southern Star Outfitters
    Southern Star OutfittersOrange Beach, AL
    Large family group of adults, teenagers, and children displaying freshly caught fish on a dock at Zeke’s Marina in Orange Beach, Alabama.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Jonathan T.
    Jonathan T.
    Brendan and Gage were great. We did a four our trip and caught 5 king mackrel, a couple spanish mackrel, a few red snapper and plenty of bonita. great for our group of 12 (4 adults, 8 kids). will absolutely book with them again.
  • Southern Star Outfitters
    Southern Star OutfittersOrange Beach, AL
    Group of adult anglers posing beside a dockside catch board displaying multiple red snapper and other fish, with additional fish in a cooler at Orange Beach Marina.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Nathan L.
    Nathan L.
    I took some friends out for their first trip and they did well.
  • Southern Star Outfitters
    Southern Star OutfittersOrange Beach, AL
    Family fishing group posing at Zeke's Marina in Orange Beach, Alabama, with multiple red snapper displayed on a dockside catch board and additional fish in a cart.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Michael S.
    Michael S.
    Excellent all the way around. The crew was great and very nice. We caught a ton of fish and the kids in our group had a blast. We have used other crews from different outfitters and didn’t have the same experience. We will absolutely be coming back!
  • Southern Star Outfitters
    Southern Star OutfittersOrange Beach, AL
    A family poses proudly in front of their catch, featuring several Red Snapper and other fish displayed on a board at the dock in Orange Beach, Alabama.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Manda Y.
    Manda Y.
    We had a wonderful time with Andrew and Monkey. They did a great job of explaining everything and making sure our trip was enjoyable!
  • Southern Star Outfitters
    Southern Star OutfittersOrange Beach, AL
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Red Snapper while enjoying a day out on the water.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Brent D.
    Brent D.
    Caught alot of fish! Captain (Andrew) & Deckhand (Monkey) were very personable and easy to get along with! Made sure we got our limit of Snapper & such a great experience for our family!!
  • Southern Star Outfitters
    Southern Star OutfittersOrange Beach, AL
    Large group of mackerel neatly arranged on a boat display bench beside the dock.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Tonya G.
    Tonya G.
    Our trip way exceeded our expectations! Crew was excellent and we caught over 30 fish!!! Mate did an amazing job fileting our catch. Highly recommend. We opted for the half day trip…next time will take the full day trip! Doc’s cooked our catch for take out…highly recommend!!
  • Brianna Sportfishing
    Brianna SportfishingOrange Beach, AL
    Group of anglers displaying red snapper catches on a Gulf Coast dock, with a marina fish board and Orange Beach waterfront in the background.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Brian P.
    Brian P.
    caught red snapper and Spanish mackerel
  • Southern Star Outfitters
    Southern Star OutfittersOrange Beach, AL
    Large fishing group displaying assorted Gulf Coast fish on a marina dock, with a catch board and charter boats in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Red Snapper
    Kloudi M.
    Kloudi M.
    We had a party of 10-everyone caught nice fish!! The guides were fantaatic!! answered questions and very patient!! Very knowledgeable on the different fish we caught!! So much fun!!!
  • Brianna Sportfishing
    Brianna SportfishingOrange Beach, AL
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Redfish at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Grouper
    William H.
    William H.
    Captain Andrew and Jay took great care of us. Everyone caught Fish and had a GREAT TIME !!!
  • Southern Star Outfitters
    Southern Star OutfittersOrange Beach, AL
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Red Snapper at Zeke's Marina in Orange Beach, Alabama.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Grant W.
    Grant W.
    Caught limit red snapper!

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Southern Star Outfitters in Orange Beach

With the weather starting to disrupt the chances to go offshore, attention shifts inshore for winter. The good news is that some of the most prized fish can be found in the shallows, as Bull Redfish become commonplace!

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

A large variety of fish, including Snapper, laid out on a cleaning table at a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Great catch from a spring 8 hour

Apr 1, 2024 • Orange Beach
The fisherman (and fisher ladies) from this recent 8 hour spring trip absolutely owned it and fished hard.
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A group of anglers, including several young teens, proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying their haul of Snapper after a successful fishing trip.

4hr trip!

Jun 6, 2023 • Orange Beach
This great family of Tim’s booked a 4hr trip. The trolling fish like spanish and king mackerel werent being cooperative so we made the decision to try our limited time red snapper fishing. We kept a total of 9 snapper for a great catch on a 4hr!
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Two young anglers proudly displaying their catches, a Snapper and a Mackerel, at the dock after a successful fishing trip.

Take a kid fishing!

Jun 4, 2023 • Orange Beach
The weather couldnt have been more perfect for our 4 hour trip. We caught a few spanish mackerel and this nice king. Managed to find a handful of legal red snapper to keep as well!
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Three anglers proudly displaying a large Wahoo caught during a fishing trip, with several Snapper hanging in the background at a marina.

12hr grouper trip

May 13, 2023 • Orange Beach
Its a very common request that anglers request “grouper” on trips. Due to our geographical location, our main area of grouper habitat lies in over 200’ of water making it a full 35 miles at a minimum to start. This wahoo was caught while we were making our way down to the deep water rocks. We had a great catch of triggerfish, vermillion snapper, white snapper, almaco jacks, and of course Scamp grouper
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A large haul of Red Snapper and other fish stored in a cooler on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

A great 8hr trip!

May 4, 2023 • Orange Beach
Today we had besitiful weather and willing fish. Couple that with a great group that loves to reel in fish, its no wonder we wnded up with a cart full of fish! Lookinf forward to the next adventure!
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A joyful group of young anglers proudly displaying their catch of Red Snapper at the dock after a fun fishing trip.

Take the kids fishing

Mar 29, 2023 • Orange Beach
Brent was a returning customer and it shows his group loves to fish! We had over a hundred and twenty vermillion snapper and half a dozen keeper triggerfish.
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