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How about some summer fun & fishing?

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Gulf Shores Fishing forecast for  July 2009  Everything should be biting in July. Red snapper fishing will be awesome.Spanish mackerel & king mackerel should be caught on 4 hr charters just off the beach. Vermillion snapper, white snapper, grouper, scamp and amberjack are usually found year round offshore.

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"We are all about fun and fishing on the Getaway. I enjoy watching the kids, the family and the serious anglers as they experience the thrill of fishing and having fun on the waters off Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama. Come enjoy this great Orange Beach fishing experience on the Getaway."

Captain

Don McPherson

Enjoy some great fishing in Gulf Shores. How about some family fishing ?

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Come enjoy your Gulf Shores vacation with some family fishing. The fishing is good near the beaches of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

Location of the Getaway :

Between Mobile , Alabama and Pensacola, Florida.
Zeke's Landing Marina
26619 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach, Al 36561
Airports near Orange
Beach and Gulf Shores,
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Airports near Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Alabama

Gulf Shores Fishing Charter Rates & Pricing

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The big red snapper, as seen above, are common on our 6 hour fishing charters.  

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When you book from this website you are booking directly with Captain Don. Come enjoy some Gulf Shores fishing & Orange Beach fishing.

The Getaway offers all types of fishing charters from 4 hour to 12 hour trips in beautiful Gulf Shores, Al. We have developed a reputation over the past decade of being very family oriented. This has come from providing our Gulf Shores fishing anglers a fun and pleasant experience on a boat that is clean, white and odor-free. The Getaway has new carpet and new paint. You will also appreciate the clean bathroom with shower, sink and toilet. Your first class service is provided by Gill, our deckhand with over 20 years of professional fishing experience and myself, Captain Don McPherson, owner and Captain of the Getaway. First time anglers love us. We are patient and offer pleny of assistance. Whether you are looking for a few hours of fishing in sight of land or a full day of fishing for the "big ones," we do it all. See rates below for fishing Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama. Family fishing, first time anglers, you and your friends and you serious anglers are welcome on the Getaway. Click on Family Fishing for more information on family fun and fishing the Shores of the Alabama Gulf Coast. Come enjoy your vacation with some Gulf Shores fishing. Call me, Captain Don, at 251-981-8047 or go to Info/Reservations Request with any questions or to book your Gulf Shores fishing charter. Saltwater fishing at its best. Be sure to view my recent Gulf Shores fishing reports at Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Fishing Reports

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We are all about fun and fishing

Gulf Shores Fishing Features :

  • Nice clean boat (odor free) with cool air conditioned cabin
  • Family oriented and kid friendly
  • Playstation II and DVD player for the kids. They never get bored. It is truly fun & fishing.
  • Your choice of music from Sirius Satellite Radio or bring your favorite CD's
  • Gill, our deckhand, is very courteous, polite, friendly and helpful to assure your fishing charter is a fun experience
  • Fishing options to choose from include nearshore trolling, bottomfishing or offshore fishing (Want to stay in sight of land? That is okay too.)
  • Customize the trip to fit your needs
  • Family, first time anglers, you and your friends and you serious anglers are welcome on the Getaway
  • Fish with us on your own private charter and avoid fishing on the crowded boats with a group of strangers
  • Gulf Shores fishing/Orange Beach fishing year round

Morning and afternoon trips available with 3, 4 and 6 hour trips.

Customary tip to the deckhand is 15 - 20% of the trip price. Everybody loves Gill, my deckhand. He is knowledgable,friendly, courteous, great with kids and is all about fun and fishing. (Fish cleaning is .30 per whole pound. Fish cleaning on shorter trips approx $30 and full day approx 90)

Book Now or   request more Information directly from Captain Don

Summer Fishing Charter Rates   (June 1st - Aug 31st) (red snapper season June 1st - Aug 14th)

3hr trip  $550 Trolling nearshore in sight of land with several baits behind the boat. This is a very relaxing trip with your favorite music or peace & quiet. We often catch Spanish mackerel weighing from 2 - 5 pounds. King mackerel usually weigh 7 - 15 pounds but can weigh well over 30 pounds. (morning & afternoon trips offered)

4hr trip  $700 Trolling nearshore in sight of land with several baits behind the boat. This is a very relaxing trip with your favorite music or peace & quiet. We often catch Spanish mackerel weighing from 2 - 5 pounds. King mackerel usually weigh 7 - 15 pounds but can weigh well over 30 pounds. The fighting Bonita are also caught. (morning & afternoon trip offered)

6hr trip   $1050 Most popular trip June 1st - August 14th as we bottomfish for the famous red snapper! These fish usually weigh from 4 to 8 pounds and common to catch 10 - 20 pound fish. Always a chance to catch the big one weighing 30 pounds. This is a blast on light tackle. We also troll for Spanish mackerel & king mackerel in addition to bottomfishing. (morning & afternoon trips offered)

8hr trip  $1400  Bottomfishing 20 - 30 miles offshore for red snapper, vermillion snapper, triggerfish, white snapper, lane snapper with addition to trolling for Spanish & king mackerel.

10hr trip  $1700  Bottomfishing approx 30 - 40 miles offshore for red snapper, vermillion snapper, lane snapper, triggerfish, white snapper, scamp grouper, gag grouper & amberjack. We also high speed troll for king mackerel & wahoo. A good chance to catch big fish.

12hr trip  $1900   This is the serious fishing charter.  Bottomfishing approx 40 - 50 miles offshore for red snapper, vermillion snapper, lane snapper, triggerfish, white snapper, scamp grouper, gag grouper & amberjack. We also high speed troll for king mackerel and wahoo. A good chance to catch big fish.

Offshore Big Game Trolling  $2000  We travel approx 40 - 60 miles offshore and target wahoo, dolphin (mahi mahi) , white marlin, blue marlin and tuna. We place a spread of 5 lines behind the boat and slow troll. We use the latest up to date satellite imagery to locate blue water, water temp breaks and productive waters for these offshore species. June - September are best months.

Deepdrop fishing offered by request on 12 hr trips & offshore trolling trips

Fall, Winter & Spring Fishing Charter Rates  (September 1st - May 31st)    $100 off 4 and 6 hr charters. $50 off 8 hr charters
Book Now  or     request  more Information directly from Captain Don
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Need more info or ready to book your charter?

  • Complete the Info/Reservation Request and I will respond to let you know if your requested date is available. You may then provide a cc# by phone at 251-981-8047 or by email at getawaycharters@yahoo.com to reserve your charter. This will hold your date untill you pay on the day of your trip by cash, check or credit card. I accept all credit cards. However, checks and cash are appreciated. (Another option is paying a 50% deposit by check at the time of booking your charter and then paying the balance by cash or check on the day of your charter.) Getaway Charters  PO Box 976 Orange Beach, Al 36561
  • You may also contact me, Don McPherson, at 251-981-8047. You may always leave a message.
  • Rates are by charter, not by person. We can accept up to 6 passengers on the Getaway.
  • Gill, your deckhand with 20 plus years of experience, will be by your side to assist you throughout your charter. Suggested gratuity to your deckhand is 15 - 20% of the charter price.
  • Fish cleaning, preparation and packaging is .30 per whole pound.
  • No fishing license is required. We furnish all bait and tackle.
  • What to bring?  Food, snacks, drinks, small cooler with ice, camera and sunscreen.

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Directions to charterboat Getaway :

Getaway Charters is located at Zeke's Landing Marina Charter Fleet at 26119 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach, Alabama.  Orange Beach is 8 miles East of Gulf Shores, Alabama and directly between Mobile, Alabama and Pensacola, Florida.  We have easy access from Interstate 10 from Loxley, Alabama or from Pensacola, Florida.  Fort Morgan, Alabama is located west of the island and is approximately a 40 minute  drive to Zeke's Landing Marina Charter Docks.

Driving from Mobile:  I-10 from Mobile.  "Loxley" exit  44 to the Right to AL Hwy 59 S.  Go through Loxley, Roberstdale, Summerdale then turn left on the Foley Beach Express.

Save $3.00 Toll Bridge Fee (one way)  if you like and drive through Foley on Hwy 59 and continue South to Gulf Shores.  Turn Left on Alabama hwy 182 and continue to Orange Beach.

This is a toll road and cost $3.00 for a normal car.  Cross the bridge just past the toll booth and at the T, turn left on AL Hwy 180. Go about 2 miles and at the red light, turn Right on AL Hwy 161.  Go to the T and turn left on AL Hwy 182. Go 1 mile and just past the St. Thomas Catholic Church, you will see Zeke's landing marina entrance on the left side of the road.  Turn in behind the little strip of stores in the front of zeke's and pull down to the parking lot.

Walk out on the dock at Zeke's marina. Go left past the dock store. We are the 9th slip on the Left or #W-9.  Getaway name is on the back of boat and on our dock locker.

Driving from Gulf Shores:  Take the beach road Al Hwy 182 for 8 miles into Orange Beach.  Go 1 mile past AL Hwy 161 red light.  Zeke's charter fleet is on the left.

Driving from Fort Morgan:  Go East into Gulf Shores. Turn Right on Hwy 59. Go to hwy 182 (at the T), Turn Left on Hwy 182 in Gulf Shores. Go 8 miles East until you get into Orange Beach. Go one 1 mile past Al Hwy 161 red light (rite aid drugs) until you see Zeke's marina on left. It is just past the St. Thomas Catholic Church and the Money back convenience store.

Driving from Perido Key Florida:  Go West a few miles until you cross the big bridge. Go about 1 mile until you see a sign on the right (Zeke's Landing).



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