1 Day Guided Fishing Trip In Orange Beach
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Full-day customizable fishing trip with Captain Ty FlemingTarget catfish and redfish in Orange Beach back baysPrivate boat charter includes dolphin watching and tubing
Captain Ty Fleming knows these waters like the back of his hand, and he's ready to show you why Orange Beach and Perdido Key are some of the Gulf Coast's hottest inshore fishing spots. This isn't your typical charter where you're stuck with someone else's schedule – it's YOUR boat day, YOUR way. Whether you want to get on the water at sunrise or sleep in and fish the afternoon bite, Captain Ty will work around what fits your style. The calm back bays and protected waters around Orange Beach offer some of the most consistent fishing on the Gulf Coast, and with eight different restaurant stops available if you want to grab lunch or dinner on the water, this trip gives you everything you need for a perfect day of fishing.
This top-rated fishing experience takes you into the heart of Orange Beach and Perdido Key's back bay system, where the fishing is as good as it gets year-round. Captain Ty Fleming has been working these waters for years, and he knows exactly where to find the fish when conditions change. You'll be fishing the grass flats, oyster bars, and deep channels that hold redfish, speckled trout, black drum, and catfish throughout the seasons. The beauty of this fully customizable trip is that you can spend as much or as little time fishing as you want – maybe you want to hit three different spots and really focus on filling the cooler, or perhaps you'd rather take it easy, fish a bit, grab some lunch at one of the waterfront restaurants, and enjoy the laid-back vibe of the back bays. The choice is completely yours, and Captain Ty will adjust the day based on what you're hoping to get out of it.
Inshore fishing around Orange Beach is all about reading the water and adapting your approach to what the fish are doing. Captain Ty comes equipped with everything you need, from light tackle spinning setups perfect for working the grass flats to heavier gear for when you hook into a bull redfish in the deep channels. You'll be using a mix of live bait like shrimp and finger mullet, along with artificial lures that Captain Ty has proven work in these specific waters. The techniques vary throughout the day – maybe you're sight fishing for redfish cruising the shallow flats in the morning, then switching to bottom fishing for black drum around the oyster bars when the tide changes. The protected nature of the back bays means you're fishing in calm, comfortable conditions even when the Gulf is rough, making this a perfect choice for anglers who want great fishing without dealing with big waves and seasickness.
Redfish are the crown jewel of inshore fishing around Orange Beach, and these copper-colored fighters are what keep anglers coming back year after year. They run anywhere from slot-size fish around 20 inches up to massive bull reds that can stretch past 40 inches and put up a fight you won't forget. Spring and fall are prime time for big schools of reds, but Captain Ty knows where to find them throughout the year. What makes redfish so special is their aggressive strikes and bulldogging fight – when you hook one in shallow water, you'll see exactly why they're considered one of the best sport fish on the Gulf Coast.
Speckled trout, or sea trout as the locals call them, are another customer favorite that patrol these back bays in good numbers. These beautiful fish with their distinctive spotted sides average 14-18 inches, with occasional "gator trout" pushing past 20 inches. They're most active during cooler months from October through March, and they love to ambush bait around grass beds and drop-offs. Trout have a softer mouth than redfish, so the fight is more about finesse, but their willingness to hit topwater lures early in the morning makes them incredibly fun to target.
Black drum might not be the prettiest fish in the bay, but they're pound-for-pound some of the strongest fighters you'll encounter in shallow water. These bottom-dwellers can range from puppy drum around 15 inches up to massive fish that can weigh 30-40 pounds or more. They're most active in the cooler months and love hanging around oyster bars where they can crunch on crabs and shellfish. When you hook a big black drum, you'll know it immediately – they put their head down and bulldoze toward the bottom with surprising power.
Hardhead sea catfish get a bad rap from some anglers, but Captain Ty knows they're actually a blast to catch and make for excellent table fare when prepared right. These whiskered fighters are abundant year-round and provide consistent action when other species might be finicky. They average 1-3 pounds and are particularly active during warmer months. While they're not the most glamorous catch, they're perfect for keeping kids engaged and ensuring you've always got something biting when you're out on the water.
This world-class fishing experience with Captain Ty Fleming gives you everything you want in an inshore charter – flexibility, local knowledge, and access to some of the most productive fishing waters on the Gulf Coast. With the option to customize your start and end times, plus the choice of eight different restaurants if you want to grab a meal on the water, this trip offers the perfect blend of serious fishing and relaxation. The back bays around Orange Beach and Perdido Key fish well year-round, but the best dates fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to target specific species or someone who just wants to spend a great day on the water, Captain Ty will make sure you have the trip you're looking for. Don't wait – book your spot and get ready to experience why Orange Beach is considered one of the premier inshore fishing destinations on the Gulf Coast.
Pogonias CromisBlack drum are the heavyweights of our back bays, ranging from schoolie 5-pounders to massive 30+ pound bulls that'll test your tackle. These dark-backed bruisers love hanging around oyster bars and muddy flats where they crush crabs and shellfish with powerful jaws. You'll hear them "drumming" underwater during spring spawning season when they school up - that's prime time for multiple hookups. Winter months can be productive too when they move to deeper channels. What makes them special is that raw power - they don't jump but they'll drag you around for 20 minutes. The smaller ones under 15 pounds are great table fare, but the big boys are better released. Here's the key: use fresh blue crab and fish right on the bottom near oyster beds at slack tide.
Ariopsis FelisHardhead catfish are everywhere in these waters, typically 8-12 inches but sometimes reaching 18+ inches and 3-4 pounds. They're bottom dwellers that love muddy areas, river mouths, and around any structure where they scavenge for crabs, shrimp, and whatever else they can find. Summer brings the most action when they're super active, though you'll catch them year-round. While many anglers consider them bait stealers, kids love catching them and they actually make decent eating if you know how to clean them properly. They hit everything - shrimp, cut bait, even artificials. Just watch those sharp, venomous spines on the fins. Here's what works: if they're stealing your bait meant for other species, switch to circle hooks and fish just off the bottom instead of right on it.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are the crown jewel of our shallow water fishing, running anywhere from slot-sized 18-27 inchers to oversized bruisers pushing 35+ inches. These copper-backed beauties live in 1-4 feet of water around oyster bars, grass flats, and marsh edges where they hunt crabs and shrimp. Spring through fall offers consistent action, with cooler months often producing the biggest fish. What makes them special is that distinctive black spot near the tail and their willingness to eat everything from live shrimp to topwater plugs. They fight hard, make long runs, and the slot fish are fantastic eating with mild, sweet meat. Watching them tail in skinny water never gets old. My go-to trick: cast a gold spoon past cruising fish and work it back slowly - that flash drives them crazy in our clear back bay water.
Salmo TruttaSpeckled trout are one of our most reliable targets in these grass flats, typically running 14-24 inches and putting up a scrappy fight on light tackle. Look for them in 2-6 feet of water around seagrass beds, especially during moving tides when they're actively feeding on shrimp and small baitfish. Spring and fall are peak seasons, but they bite year-round here. Summer nights under the lights can be phenomenal. What guests love is their willingness to hit topwater plugs - nothing beats that surface explosion at dawn. They're also excellent eating with white, flaky meat that's perfect for the dinner table. The meat is delicate though, so don't overcook it. Pro tip: work soft plastics slowly along grass edges during the last hour of incoming tide - that's when they really turn on and feed aggressively.
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