Orange Beach Fishing
Gulf Shores Fishing

Oil Update

Federal fishing waters are closed at this time. However, state waters are open for catch and release. We are fishing 4 and 6 hour fishing charters for catch and release.  Please call me, Captain Don, at 251-981-8047 with any questions.  

Come to the Alabama Gulf Coast and join us for some great Orange Beach fishing and Gulf Shores fishing charters. Relax and enjoy my website as you gather great info and gaze at the many exciting pics. Book direct with me, Don McPherson, Captain and owner of the Getaway and receive the personal attention you deserve. Getaway Charters has been been offering Alabama deep sea fishing and nearshore fishing charters for over 15 years. We welcome you, your family, friends and everyone who is looking for some fun and fishing. Family fishing anglers, first-time anglers and you experienced anglers will all enjoy the friendly atmosphere on the Getaway. We can accommodate up to 6 people and you may choose a half day to a full day fishing charter. Whether you are looking for some bottomfishing for tasty fish to take home or some true catch and release saltwater sportfishing, you will find it here at Getaway Charters. We are located at 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 is one of the most popular charter fishing boats in the area. Come enjoy Orange Beach fishing and Gulf Shores fishing at its best.

Why people choose the Getaway for their Orange Beach Fishing/ Gulf Shores Fishing Charters?

What's biting as of June 2nd, 2010? The red snapper bite is awesome. They are being caught on 6 hour fishing charters. We are catching a few Spanish mackerel and king mackerel on the 3 & 4 hour charters. Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Fishing Reports 

Orange Beach Fishing Charters 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 the Getaway. We also use  light spinning tackle and bait-casting tackle when appropriate. Hang on! You will also see why Gill, our deckhand, is very popular with everyone who fishes on the Getaway. Listen as Gill shares his stories about our local area, fishing, his favorite recipes or just chatting with everyone on the boat whether they are adults or kids. You will appreciate Gill's patience as he assists you and your group with any and all of your needs. We cater to your needs. Your satisfaction is important to us. Come join us on the Getaway, one 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

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 tro 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 II & the DVD player are also great options for anyone that may get restless.   

Our boat, Getaway, is a 36 foot Custom Hattreras and is fully air conditioned. She was repowered two years ago with faster twin diesel engines. She is also equipped with a clean odor-free bathroom, shower, microwave, flat screen TV, DVD player, stereo system in the cabin and on the back deck with XM and Sirius Satellite radio. The Getaway recieves new paint and new carpet every year. She is nice and clean for your family comfort. The Getaway is also equipped with the latest safety equipment, including epirb, two VHF radios, Furuno 48 mile radar, Garmin GPS with satellite weather including Nexrad weather, Fireboy automatic fire extinquisher system along with the other normal requirements. The Getaway  exceeds US Coast Guard requirements. 

The interior of the boat is 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 this is a great option. They never get bored.

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. 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.

Your fresh catch can be prepared by Wolf Bay Lodge at the marina just a few steps from our  boat Be sure to tell Gill, our deckhand, if you plan to take your fish to one of the restaurants  so he can properly prepare  the fish. Gill, a former chef, will also share some of his great recipesfor you to take home.   

Gill, our deckhand, 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. Gill enjoys the on-on-one contact and the assistance he can offer with each person on our 6 passenger boat. Whether you are a first time angler or one who has many years of fishing experience, Gill will offer his patience, friendliness, assistance and fishing knowledge to make your own Orange Beach fishing charter the best it can be.  

Family Fishing Video

Enjoy this great video from a 6 hour fishing charter on the Getaway. Awesome fun and fishing with some excited kids.