What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama for the first time?

First would be book Capt Brad, Nauti Fish Co. I would recommend checking what fish are in season. I also would recommend looking into state waters vs federal waters. I messed up and looked at seasons wrong or something i also was totally ignorant to all the regulations on state waters and federal waters. Brad thoroughly explained all this but i wish i had known all this before planning a vacation. I most likely would have came a week later or maybe even 6 weeks later.

Do not eat a big meal before you go & dont be drinking the night before if you expect to be able to stay the whole time my husband & son eat a honey bun & I eat a half of a brownie & be sure to take dramamine the night before & the day of ur trip...

Be patient and rely on the expertise of your captain. October is a transition time for fish in Gulf Shores. A strong clod front can wreck havoc with the bite. Mild temps in the low to mid 70's without the high humidity during the day, with lows in the 50's & 60's at night is great. The old adage rings true...." a BAD day of fishing is better than a GOOD day at work". Book the trip and keep a tight line!

If your wife wants to take all the kids to the beach. Agree, under the condition that you get to charter a fishing trip. Gulf Shores is very family friendly and renting a condo with a family friend or sibling is a great way to go.

contact Sea Dog Charters. captain eddie will handle everything for you and is extremely hospitable. customer service is as much of plus with him as is the experience. thanks so much captain eddie!!

Great for catch and release but if you want to keep some of your catch pick a time when snapper are in season for a endangered fish sure was allot of them caught allot but had to release them all!!!!!!

Hit the snapper season!!! If it's out of season and you would like fish for the cooler take an inshore for red fish or speckled trout or a state licensed guide for red snapper Friday thru Sunday to be able to keep some fish to eat.

We come to beach every year and try to fish in the surf a little. I would recommend that you get a guide and go inshore fishing for speckled trout, white trout and redfish you will have a ball and have some good fish to eat.

Call Captain Mike with Bama Slam inshore fishing he'll get you catching fish in no time.

Find your own charter by word of mouth. Most people in the area know the charters and will recommend someone that will actually take you out to catch some fish.

Take the dramamine. It was calm out there but we still bumped up and down a good bit. Dramamine is your friend

If you are going to do inshore fishing do your best to not pick a windy day if possible. The churned up water impacts water clarity and your fishing.

If you have a tendency to have motion sickness you might want to take something before you go.

Come ready to catch some fish! Shrimp and artificial lures both seemed to work well

Check what is available to be kept, talk with your Capt. They know what they're doing

Early morning or evening trips seem to be best. The smaller charters in my opinion are better.

Definitely have a Captain that knows where to go and will take the time to teach you things.

Todd Brice was great taking us out to fish .we enjoyed our trip we released the fish we caught .he was very nice and helpful. I well definitely book with him again.

Chastain Ron put us on the fish all day had a blast even hooked up on a couple that were so big that they broke the line and bent the hook out. Caught our limit on big Spanish Macs and a few red fish

Sheepshead were spawning and in abundant supply. Reds were also uncharacteristically schooled up and easy to catch. Plenty of action.

Check the dates carefully, because it sounds like several different species spawn in a short period in spring. Really good options to catch a few different types of fish.

If you are booking a charter do your homework on the captains and business. Off The Hook Charters is local and creditable.

Book a trip an just go. Whatever fish are in the area at the time you have a great chance of landed one. Thanks to Perry it was a great trip.

Explore all options and find the trip you and your group are wanting. We wanted a private tour with more attention from the guide and this was perfect.

Fishing is tough but worth the work. If you want to make sure you can fish for Red Snapper book early in June.

It's hot but the fish are still biting. Get out early. If you're in to fly fishing, bring what you need as far as flies and materials.

1). Stay away from Red Eye Charters. 2). Half day trolls in-shore/near shore are a waste of time....go farther out and catch some fish!

Bring your sunscreen and be ready to have a blast fishing in one of the best areas to fish on the Gulfcoast!!

Sunscreen Softshell cooler Lots of water/Gatorade Hat(full rim, or ball cap) GET W CAPTAIN PAT AT UGLY FISHING LLC!!!

Inshore fishing is often overlooked when going to Gulf Shores. If you like fishing. You can enjoy a 4 hour trip that the whole family can experience.