Captain Chris is a seasoned Master Captain licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard, bringing over 25 years of professional fishing expertise to the water. Raised locally along the coast, he has spent his entire lifetime exploring and fishing the waters of Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and nearby regions. His deep understanding of boating and fishing in the Alabama Gulf Coast ensures you and your family will be guided by one of the most skilled captains around.
Whether assisting seasoned anglers in landing impressive catches or inspiring newcomers to develop a passion for fishing, Captain Chris embraces every challenge. He is committed to delivering outstanding service and creating an enjoyable, unforgettable experience for all his guests. As a proud father and grandfather, his patience and expertise shine brightly when fishing with children, making their success feel like his own.
With an eclectic musical taste, Captain Chris is happy to play a variety of tunes onboard to enhance the atmosphere for everyone. He is dedicated to making each outing enjoyable and fun for all participants. Fishing throughout the year, he is always ready to discover what’s biting — so book your adventure with a seasoned professional. Looking forward to seeing you out on the water!
Guests consistently share positive feedback like: “Captain Chris was fantastic. Our family had an amazing time and everyone caught fish, which was incredible. I enjoyed listening to the captains interact with each other all day.”
“Chris is an outstanding guide. The entire experience was smooth and we caught several fish.”
“I had a wonderful day fishing with Chris. He is friendly, knowledgeable, and equipped with top-notch gear. I am eager to book another trip with him soon.”
Captain Chris appreciates the kind words and looks forward to welcoming you aboard again!
You can cancel your booking without any charge up to 14 days prior to your trip and get a credit added to your account. If you cancel within 14 days of the scheduled date, your deposit will be retained by the guide. Canceling on the day of the trip or failing to show up will result in the full trip amount being charged to your card.
All necessary gear will be provided. However, we suggest bringing along sunglasses, sunscreen, beverages, clothing suitable for the weather, and any other personal items you may need for the trip.
Our Orange Beach inshore fishing charters provide an exciting chance to reel in a variety of saltwater fish, including Black Snapper, Redfish, Speckled Trout, White Trout, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Flounder, Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, and more. We primarily use a light tackle method because many of the inshore species are smaller, yet they remain quite challenging to catch. In fact, some of these fish can weigh over thirty pounds, and we often land impressive large specimens during our trips.
During spring and early summer, our inshore fishing targets species such as Sheepshead, Redfish, Pompano, Black Drum, and Sea Trout as they migrate back into the bays from their winter resting spots in tidal creeks and rivers. Summer brings the widest array of fish species, including Speckled and White Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, Spanish Mackerel, Black Snapper, and Flounder. In the winter months, although the variety narrows, favorites like Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Black Drum, and Redfish remain available. We often fish near the jetties at Perdido Pass as well as within small bays, canals, and tidal creeks and rivers where these fish tend to stay until spring arrives.
Our fishing techniques vary and include casting live baits or jigs beneath popping floats, dropping artificial scented baits to the bottom, drifting live or dead bait, casting artificial lures and plugs, and free lining live bait. These methods are used to cover a broad range of environments such as open water oyster beds, salt marsh grasses, bridges, passes, sandbar edges, channels, docks, and jetties. Live shrimp is a preferred bait for inshore fishing, but we also use live Bull Minnows, Menhaden, and other bait options depending on conditions.
Inshore fishing during summer and fall is perfect for anglers who enjoy a high catch rate. The abundance of fish species combined with straightforward fishing techniques turns these charters into excellent catching experiences. While not every fish caught is a primary target, common bycatch species such as Catfish, Pigfish, and Skipjack frequently keep the lines busy as we await bites from Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Black Snapper, Pompano, White Trout, and Spanish Mackerel. Although experienced anglers may prefer to avoid bycatch species, they offer valuable learning opportunities for beginners as they bite early and often, helping new anglers develop their skills.
