Charter Fishing Gulf Shores Caters For Every Angler's Needs And Whims

By Jocelyn Davidson


The Mexican Gulf coastline with its infinite white beaches, mild climate and prolific sea life is a premiere holiday and fishing destination. Cruising on a boat under azure blue skies amid soothing warm water and tropical vegetation in pursuit of Red Snapper, trout or trophy fish species such as Marlin, is any fisherman's dream. Charter Fishing Gulf Shores caters for every angler's needs and whims, regardless of skills, age or experience.

This coastal city in Baldwin County, Alabama, is a fisherman's dream. The coastline is a peaceful, tropical paradise, boasting endless white beaches, lukewarm water, mild temperatures and prolific sea life. Whales, sea turtles, dolphins, sea birds and a magnitude of fish species abound in these tranquil waters. They breed and feed around the deep sea corals and salt marshes. It is a tourist Mecca and a variety of condo's and hotels on the beach front provide both luxury and casual accommodation.

Various private companies offer a choice selection of personalized fun or sightseeing cruises and angling trips of varying length and duration, all tailor-made to suit every group's needs. The inshore angling trips entail short boat cruises in calm waters to the breeding places of feisty, but tasty fish species such as flounder, redfish and trout. These trips are ideal for the whole family and even mom and the kids can master the light tackle to reel in the slick, slippery swimmers.

Each trip is planned by combining factors such as the experience, age, gender and the type of fishing guests enjoy with the tides, wind forecasts, precipitation chances, and recent fishing history in order to formulate a unique crew plan. A variety of live and cut bait, as well as artificial bait, are used and fishing methods range from casting and chumming to trolling, jigging and drifting for light and medium action rods. For bigger species such as Red Snapper, Redfish and Mackerel, Penn rods and reels are needed.

Deep sea angling excursions to reel in coveted species such as the King Mackerel, Cobia and others, can take anything from 4-6 hours to an overnight trip. Especially the overnight trips are aimed at skilled adventurers who know how to handle Penn rods and reels safely and effectively while fighting large, powerful saltwater fish.

The distances traveled on each trip vary from day to day and depend on factors such as the weather, wind, currents and fish bite. Shorter trips are usually within 8 miles of land, while longer trips for Grouper and Amberjack can take one 20 to 40 miles offshore. Although charter fishing is good throughout the year in Gulf Shores, the weather is more stable during the summer months. Summer is also the busiest season when most people are on vacation and there are less cancellations due to bad weather.

Since almost half of all the USA's commercial seafood and fish caught for recreational purposes come from the Gulf of Mexico coastline, strict policies and regulations are in place to conserve and protect the local species from becoming extinct. A catch and release approach applies, although guests may keep a few fish from their catch for supper.

All charter boats are equipped with state-of-the-art safety equipment and life jackets. Anglers are also taught a variety of fishing techniques to ensure success and enjoyment. Whether you want a relaxing family cruise, or a serious marine hunting expedition, Gulf Shores has it all!




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