We welcome you to Orange Beach Fishing with Getaway Charters. Join us on one of our nice, comfortable boats and experience some fun & fishing in beautiful Orange Beach / Gulf Shores, Alabama. I was on the water fishing today and just thought what an awesome experience this is. Beautiful, sunny days on the Gulf of Mexico, catching fish and having fun. I love it!

Captain Don


Captain Don is a board member of the Orange Beach, Alabama Charter Boat Association. He also holds a U.S. Coast Guard 100 Ton Masters License. 





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Be sure and read my monthly fishing reports in Coastal Angler Magazine. This free magazine is found at most fishing tackle stores, marinas and many other locations along the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Captain Don




You can find my monthly fishing reports in the Alabama Outdoor News. This great magazine can found throughout Alabama in sporting goods stores, hunting & fishing stores, many Walmart stores and other locations across the state.

Captain Don



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Morning & Afternoon Family Fishing Charters in June & July

Come enjoy deep sea fishing Orange Beach along the beautiful Gulf Shores of Alabama. You may choose a 3 hour fishing charter to a full day charter. The 6 hour charter for red snapper is the most popular trip in June and July. This 6 hour charter is full of fishing action. It is great for you and your friends or your family. Allow the kids to sleep in on your vacation and enjoy our afternoon charter at 1:30pm. You may also choose the early bird departure at 6:30am. We have it all right here for you. Is a nicer & cleaner charter boat with a professional Captain and mate important to you? Expect more and get more with Getaway Charters. It's all about you. On our charterboats you will have a Captain and a fishing guide. Your fishing guide will be by your side to assist you during your entire trip. You will enjoy our awesome Orange Beach fishing charters and Gulf Shores fishing charters along the Alabama Gulf Coast with our professional guides. Getaway Charters has been been offering Alabama deep sea fishing and nearshore fishing charters for over 16 years. We welcome you, your family, friends and everyone who is looking for some fun and fishing. Orange Beach family fishing anglers, first-time anglers and experienced anglers will all enjoy the friendly atmosphere on our boats. We can accommodate up to 6 people on each boat and you may choose a half day to a full day fishing charter. Whether you are looking for some tasty fish to take home or catch and release fishing, you will find it here at Getaway Charters. Experience some great amberjack fishing, king mackerel fishing, red snapper fishing, grouper fishing, tuna fishing, marlin fishing and so much more. We are located at 26619 Perdido Beach Blvd, Zekes Marina in beautiful Orange Beach, Al. We are a short drive from Fort Morgan, Perdido Key and Pensacola, Fl. We are also just an eight minute ride from beautiful Gulf Shores. We are happy to say that the Getaway and Another Getaway are two of the most popular charter fishing boats in the area. Come enjoy Orange Beach fishing and Gulf Shores fishing at its best.


Captain Don's Fishing Report off Orange Beach & Gulf Shores for May 2012. We are catching king mackerel & Spanish mackerel on the 3 and 4 hour trolling fishing charters. We are catching mackerel, triggerfish and vermillion snapper on our 6 hour charters. You will certainly catch some big red snapper but they will have to be released until June 1st. Fun, fun, fun. See more...

SUMMER VACATION FISHING
We are now booking the Summer Vacation 4 and 6 hour fishing charters. Great fun & fishing for family and friends. We offer a morning and an afternoon charter. The 4 and 6 hour fishing trips are our most popular charters in the Summer.  See more...

 

Why people choose Getaway Charters for their Orange Beach Fishing Charters/ Gulf Shores Fishing Charters?
  • Nice clean, odor-free, boats with cool a/c for your family comfort. Both boats carry the Hatteras name, which is known world wide for their fine Yachts.
  • Our Captains and deckhands are polite, courteous and very professional.
  • We do not fish in rough sea conditions. Your comfort on our boat is important to us.
  • We operate a safe boat and exceed US Coast Guard regulations with all of the latest safety equipment. Our Captains and mates are certified in First Aid and CPR.
  • Great fishing and FREE fish cleaning on 3, 4, 5 & 6 hour charters
  • All bait, license and tacke are furnished
  • A simple credit card # will reserve your date. We accept all credit cards, cash & checks.
  • We provide a fun fishing environment on our boats. HDTV, Playstation II, XM Satellite stereo all included. The kids never get bored. Fun for all.
  • We cater to you & your group. Want a 4hr, 6hr, 10hr, 12hr, 36hr charter? Nearshore or offshore fishing? Your choice. Family fishing anglers or seasoned anglers are all welcome on our boats. We take extra time with first-time anglers.
  • Avoid the big crowded party boats with shoulder to shoulder strangers. Enjoy the extra comfort and service provided from our 6 passenger boats. Your charter is for just you and your group of up to 6 people on the Getaway and Another Getaway.



  Big Game Trolling and Amberjack Charters in August & September

In August and September we will be doing our 12 hour offshore big game trolling trips. We will target wahoo, mahi mahi and marlin. The white marlin often move in closer during late summer. There is always a chance to hook into a big blue marlin. Every boat does not offer this type of fishing. You must have the special tackle and plenty of patience when you are seeking offshore big game species. We will also give you the option of some bottomfishing for amberjack on this trip if the big game bite does not happen. This is not Costa Rica, but it is closer to home and if you do not catch a big game fish then a big amberjack is not a bad second option. 

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Late Summer & Fall Fishing for Grouper & Amberjack

We will continue our 4 hour charters for mackerel & 6 hour charters for mackerel, snapper & triggerfish. Gag grouper and amberjack season will both be open and we will target these fish and more on 10 & 12 hour fishing charters. We will be doing some deepdrop fishing on the 12 hour charters (upon request) for snowy grouper, yellowedge grouper, golden tilefish and more in September and October.  Read more about 12 hour charters with variety and big fish.



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Orange Beach Charter Fishing and much more

We are all about fun and having a good time on our Orange Beach fishing charters. Catching fish is certainly very important to everyone. However, I believe your satisfaction is measured by your enjoyment, your comfort on a nice clean boat and the fish you catch. You will enjoy our new first-class fishing tackle on both boats. We also use light spinning tackle and bait-casting tackle when appropriate. You will also see why Gill and Howie, our deckhands, are very popular with everyone who fishes on the Getaway. Listen as Gill and Howie shares their stories about our local area, fishing, favorite recipes or just chatting with everyone on the boat whether they are adults or kids. You will appreciate their patience as they assists you and your group with all of your needs. We cater to your needs. Your satisfaction is important to us. Come join us on the Getaway or Another Getaway, two of the finest Orange Beach fishing charter boats.


Gulf Shores Fishing

Orange Beach is only an eight minute drive from Gulf Shores. Enjoy Gulf Shores fishing and Orange beach fishing from Alabama's nearest available access to the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. Once you depart from the dock, you will enjoy the short 15 minute cruise through inshore waters out to the beautiful gulf waters where it all begins. As we cruise, you will often see dolphins, seagulls, pelicans and much more Gulf Coast wildlife.

Gulf Shores Family Fishing with the Kids

It is very rewarding for me to see families enjoy this wonderful experience. This is a great place for families to spend quality time together without any distractions. All ages are welcome. Four years old seems to be a great beginning age for these youngsters to experience some great fun & fishing. A four hour charter is usually best for the very young ones. However, many do well on the 6 hour trip. The Playstation & the DVD player are always great options for anyone who may get restless. It must be extremely exciting for these young boys and girls to go back home and share this awesome experience in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico with their friends. A few hours on one of our boats will provide you with much more than just fishing. We will often see dolphins, sea turtles, pelicans, sea gulls, jellyfish and more. Our polite, experienced deckhand will educate you about our area and the abundant marine life that lives in it. Come and enjoy  a Gulf Shores family fishing vacation.


Our Boats, Getaway and Another Getaway , are both first class Hatteras Yachts. Both boats are fully air conditioned with nice clean carpet, clean odor- free bathrooms, showers, flat-screen TV's, DVD players, stereo systems inside cabin and on back deck and XM Satellite Radios. They are both nice and clean for your family comfort. The interior of both boats are comfortable with plenty of seating area. Relax and enjoy while cooling off from the hot fishing action. The kids will probably be busy enjoying the outdoors but our well equipped cabin is a great option. They never get bored.

Both boats are also equipped with the latest safety equipment, including epirb, two VHF radios, 48 mile radars, Garmin GPS with satellite weather including Nexrad weather, Fireboy automatic fire extinquisher system along with the other normal requirements. Both boats exceed US Coast Guard requirements.

The differences between the GETAWAY and ANOTHER GETAWAY are as follows. The Getaway is a 36' Custom Hatteras which is clean and comfortable.The Getaway specializes in our 4 and 6 hour fishing charters. She remains a favorite choice for many families and groups looking for fun and fishing in Orange Beach / Gulf Shores, Alabama. See pics of the Getaway below.


Another Getaway is a 46' Hatteras Yacht. She provides real yacht comfort. She is more than a fishing charter boat. She offers extra space, extra comfort, a viewing deck from the bridge with comfortable seating for up to 6 passengers. Another Getaway sleeps up to 6 passengers plus crew, provides two bathrooms, shower, microwave, stove top, freezer, refrigerator and comfortable seating with table in the large salon. Another Getaway provides our full day charters, overnight charters and our half day charters. Another Getaway is for those who want and expect just a little more. See pics of Another Getaway below.



The fish we specialize in include a wide variety. We practice conservation, so please let us know if you want to keep any or all of your fish. We offer catch and release fishing or bottomfishing for tasty fish to take home. The choice is always yours. Bottomfishing includes fishing for red snapper, vermillion snapper, triggerfish, white snapper, lane snapper, gag grouper, red grouper, scamp grouper and much more. There is always a good chance to hook into a big shark. Nearshore fishing is available for king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, bonita, jack crevalle, bull redfish and more. Offshore fishing is available for wahoo, mahi mahi(dolphin), and always a chance to hook into a tuna or marlin. Overnight charters can produce blackfin tuna, yellowfin tuna and a chance at a swordfish. There is always a chance to hook into a marlin.

Your fresh catch can be prepared by Shaggy's, located upstairs at Zekes Marina and Wolf Bay Lodge located downstairs at the marina. Both restaurants are just a few steps from our boat. There are also other restaurants in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores that will prepare your fish. Mikee's in Gulf Shores is a long time favorite of "cook your fresh catch". Be sure to tell Gill or Howie, our deckhands, if you plan to take your fish to one of the restaurants. He can help yo determine the right quanity to take and also properly prepare the fish. Gill, a former chef, will also share some of his great recipes for you to take home.

Our deckhands, Gill and Howie are first class. You will find these gentlemen to be very polite, courteous and professional at all times. You will appreciate their patience as they assist and guide you through your fishing experience. They both love kids. Gill has three boys of his own and knows what it means for these young boys and girls to catch their first fish or to just have a fun & positive experience. Gill has over 20 years of experience as a deckhand on party boats, multipassenger boats and six-passenger boats. Howie has experience on small boats, big boats and party boats. You will enjoy Howie's laid back personality, but you will certainly see the hustle when it comes to fishing. Gill and Howie enjoys the one-on-one contact and the assistance they can offer with each person on our 6 passenger boats. Whether you are a first time angler or one who has many years of fishing experience, Gill and Howie will offer their patience, friendliness, assistance and fishing knowledge to make your own Orange Beach fishing charter the best it can be.

Captains, Don and Eric, will be found on both boats at different times. I, Captain Don, can usually be found on Another Getaway and Captain Eric is usually on the Getaway. However, we can often swap boats upon your request. We both enjoy being at the helm and taking you to our favorite fishing spots. It is our goal to make sure you enjoy your fishing charter and certainly catch fish.


Come on and let's go fishing !