Private Four Hour Nearshore/Trolling/Shark Fishing Charter

Departing from our Orange Beach location

Rates

Private Charter For 1-2 person - $650
Additional people Best For up to 4 passengers total - $75 each

Duration

4 hours

Fins and Family Fishing's near shore fishing charters feature fun saltwater fishing action within approximately 3 nautical miles of the beach. Offered exclusively from our Orange Beach location, our near shore fishing charters offer a chance to experience the thrill of fishing in the Gulf of Mexico without having to go out of sight of the beach. Our top rated Orange Beach near shore fishing charters are best for anglers 10 years of age and adults under 300 pounds. Near shore fishing charters can a terrific way to introduce new anglers to a conservative yet exciting Gulf of Mexico fishing experience.

With the exception of shark fishing our near shore fishing styles and fish we pursue vary based on the time of year, recent successes, wind and current, and the composition of our crew. In winter and early spring we mostly fish light tackle bottom rigs and flat lines up in the water column. From late May through early August our most prevalent style of near shore fishing is trolling due to to fishing pressure and regulations. From mid August through early November we can fish the most styles of any time of year. On some charters we can troll, drop, cast, and fish flat lines all on the same trip.

Trolling fishing can be a relaxing way to fish the near shore waters. Trolling fishing begins with laid back low speed cruising near shore waters pulling spoons, dusters, and crank baits behind the boat trying to attract some of the fastest swimming fish species in the gulf. But don't get too relaxed because when a fish strikes the adrenaline starts pumping and the fight is on! We often catch awesome saltwater species such as Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Bonita, Bluefish and the occasional shark while trolling in summer.

In addition to trolling and bottom fishing our smaller groups can sometimes fish lines and cast lures. Both jigs and Gotchas can be very effective in catching Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Bluefish and more. Flat lines can typically only be fished with smaller groups and if the wind and current are generally running the same direction but when we can do it the results are often amazing. Flat lining consists of taking a live, dead, or cut bait and floating it on a large circle hook in the waves with little to no lead so it floats near the surface. This allows us to fish the upper part of the water column most effectively. We often catch Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Bonita, sharks, and the occasional Cobia fishing flat lines. Many times the largest fish we catch on a charter is caught on a flat line. Fishing live and dead shrimp on carolina rigs on light spinning rods can also be effective for mackerel and can also help us catch Black Snapper, Pompano, Redfish, or Sheepshead.

Included in your rates is an experienced U.S.C.G Licensed Captain, Alabama and Florida Saltwater Fishing Licenses, rods and reels, bait, tackle, fish cleaning and bagging, and life jackets. You should consider snacks, drinks, sun screen, hats, sun glasses, and don't forget to bring your camera! Options such as gratuity for your Captain, accidental damage protection, and trip protection are not included in the rates.