Orange Beach fishing

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Come enjoy our Alabama Gulf Coast deep sea fishing charters in Orange Beach near Gulf Shores, Alabama. I am Don McPherson, owner and Captain of the Getaway. I hope you enjoy my site and I welcome you and your group to come experience some great Orange Beach fun and fishing with us at Getaway Charters. Go to Gulf Shores fishing rates and you will find that 2009 rates have not increased. We are having some great 4, 5 and 6 hour fishing charters, catching bull redfish. Fly fishing for big bull reds? I have not attempted this on the Getaway but I believe it would be a blast. Be the first fly fishing angler on the Getaway to land a 20lb-plus big bull red. Read the redfish fishing article about the Getaway in the Alabama Game and Fish magazine at Redfish fishing Come enjoy this great winter Orange Beach and Gulf Shores fishing.

We are all about fun and fishing

Getaway Charters has been offering great Alabama deep sea fishing in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores for over 13 years for you and your family, friends, clients and anyone wanting to enjoy a great time on a fun boat, catching fish. Come enjoy Orange Beach fishing and Gulf Shores fishing at its best. We welcome family fishing as well as small groups up to six people on the Getaway. We are always happy to have first time anglers. Before deciding on the trip of your choice, be sure and go to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Fishing Reports and view recent pics and stories from Gulf Shores fishing and Orange Beach fishing charters on the Getaway. You will view some great fishing from December 26th, 2008. You may choose a half day or our full day deep sea fishing charter off the Alabama Gulf Coast. How about some Orange Beach fishing for redfish in the fall and winter? offshore big game sportfishing from May - October? Nearshore trolling for king mackerel, Spanish mackerel and jack crevalle? Red snapper fishing in Orange Beach (in season) Light tackle fishing? Nearshore sportfishing? Bottomfishing for grouper, snapper and amberjack? Deepdrop fishing for tilefish and more with depths over 1,000 feet? You will find more information including rates and availability at our Gulf Shores fishing rates. We make it our goal to get you to the fish and make your Gulf Shores/Orange Beach fishing charter a fun trip that you will remember. We are located at Zekes Landing Marina in beautiful Orange Beach.

What makes us different? We are all about fun and having a good time. 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. I began using light tackle several years ago and have taken it a step farther. You will enjoy the ease of catching fish on first class light tackle. You will also see why Gill, our deckhand, is popular with everyone who fishes on the Getaway. Listen as Gill shares his stories about our local area, fishing, talking sports 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.

December 26th, 2008 Fishing Report Today the weather was very nice with a high of 75 degrees. I actually prefer a north wind with much cooler temperatures for redfishing. However, there was bait and a few birds diving near the beach this morning. We did not see the normal display of birds crashing and big redfish on the surface. Gill placed a spread of four trolling lures behind the boat. The action was a bit slow but we did manage to boat a few redfish. The redfish were in the 22 pound range. We are catching big bull redfish on our 4, 5 and 6 hour fishing charters. We had some awesome light tackle action on the big bull redfish on a previous trip and look forward to hopefully finding the big reds on topwater over the next few days. The redfish action should be with us through late March or early April. Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Fishing Reports

Fishing Forecast from Orange Beach for the Alabama Gulf Coast Cooler temperatures and less fishing pressure should continue to provide us with some great fishing for big redfish in January, February, March & early April. A 4, 5 or 6 hour trip is all you need. Sheepshead should appear in late January & continue through March and can usually be caught on 4 hr trips. Spanish mackerel should appear in late March. This is all great light tackle fishing. Offshore bottomfishing for amberjack, scamp grouper, vermillion snapper, king mackerel and much more will continue throughout the winter and year round. Plan on a full day trip to target these fish. Whether you are looking for a few hours on the gulf or a full day trip, this is a great time of year to enjoy some saltwater fishing along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Come join me, Captain Don McPherson, on the Getaway for some fun and fishing. Click on the pic below to view redfish video on the Getaway

Sportfishing and Conservation Your fishing charter can be a sportfishing trip as we target fish that can be released safely. Or, we can focus on fish that will give you a nice catch of fish to take home. See types of trips below for fish to keep. The choice is yours. Come enjoy some nearshore light tackle sportfishing for amberjack, mackerel, redfish, jack crevalle, bluefish, bonita and sharks. Nearshore Sportfishing can be enjoyed on 4, 6 or 8 hour fishing charters in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama and is great year round.

Family fishing Go to Gulf Shores Family Fishing for more information about family fun and fishing in Gulf Shores. We are family oriented and kid friendly. Come enjoy 4 hours or 6 hours of fun and fishing. Now booking trips for 2009 here in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores.

Spring Break Gulf Shores - Orange Beach Orange Beach Spring Break and Gulf Shores Spring Break is coming. Come and enjoy Sirius Satellite stereo inside the cabin and on the back deck. Bring your favorite CD's. Book a 2, 3 or 4 hour cruise or book a Gulf Shores fishing charter. We usually catch Spanish mackerel and a few isolated redfish on our 4 hour Gulf Shores fishing charters. There is always a chance to catch a big cobia. We will be in search for the big cobia(ling) through late April as they migrate west along the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama. The 6 hour trip often produces vermillion snapper, white snapper and triggerfish. Make your reservations now for Alabama Spring Break 2009 in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. We are all about fun and fishing.

Our boat, Getaway, is a 36 foot custom Hatteras and is fully air conditioned. She was repowered with faster twin diesel engines for 2008. She is also equipped with a clean bathroom, shower, microwave, Flat Screen TV, DVD, stereo system inside cabin and on the back deck with Sirius Satellite radio.

The interior of the boat has been completely remodeled and has a nice clean bathroom. We also have a Play Station II for some added entertainment. The kids can fish, play games or nap. You can also bring your own DVD's or watch ours.

The fish we specialize in include bottom fishing for gag grouper, red grouper, scamp, red snapper, vermillion snapper, white snapper, black snapper, triggerfish, amberjack, king mackerel, redfish and sharks. Nearshore trolling trips are also available for Spanish mackerel, bluefish, jack crevalle, redfish and king mackerel. If you enjoy sportfishing then offshore trolling trips are available for tuna, wahoo, dolphin(also named mahi mahi and dorado) and marlin fishing. We also fish along the beach for big cobia (ling) in the Spring. The choice is yours. Come and enjoy one of the finest fishing charters along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Orange Beach fishing at its best.

Your fresh catch can be prepared by The Downunder Restaurant just a few steps from our boat. Be sure to tell Gill if you plan to take your fresh catch to one of these restaurants. Our deckhand, Gill, also a former chef, will share some of his great recipes for you to take home.

Gill, our deckhand, and two of his boys are seen in the pic below. Gill knows what it means to your young boys and girls to catch their first fish or to just have a very fun and positive experience. Gill has over 20 years of experience fishing on party boats, multipassenger boats and 6-passenger boats. Gill enjoys the one-on-one contact and assistance that he can offer with each person on our 6-passenger boat. Whether you are a first time angler or one that has fished for many years, Gill will offer his patience, friendliness, assistance and fishing knowledge to make your Orange Beach fishing trip the best it can be.

Summer and early fall fishing trips (These charters can be sportfishing trips as we target fish that can be released safely. Or, we can focus on fish that will give you a nice catch of fish to take home. The choice is yours.)

See pic below of amberjack caught on November 9th, 2008

Types of trips

• Our 4 hour nearshore fishing charter is great for the group or family that is looking for a few hours of fun and fishing. We have a morning trip and an afternoon trip. Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, bonita and sometime jack crevalle are often caught trolling nearshore. The 4 hour trip is also great for the family who wants to enjoy some sightseeing as we cruise along the beach and watch the dolphins swim around the boat while we fish. Stay the full 4 hours or come in early. The choice is always yours. Same price. Click on Gulf Shores Family Fishing for more details.
• On the 6 hour fishing charter, we bottomfish for red snapper (6/1 - 8/4) and troll for Spanish and king mackerel along the shores of the Alabama Gulf Coast. The remainder of the year, we bottomfish for vermillion snapper, white snapper and triggerfish. This is a great fishing charter for your family or you and your friends. Come enjoy a half day of fun and fishing. Morning and afternoon trips offered.
• The 8 hour fishing charter often produces white snapper, vermillion snapper, triggerfish, Spanish mackerel and king mackerel. Ask about catch and release amberjack fishing. Awesome fight with light tackle. Red snapper are caught in season, June 1st through August 4th.
• The 10 hour fishing charter is an offshore bottomfishing trip. This trip is very similar to our 12 hour fishing charter. We often catch vermillion snapper, red snapper(in season), triggerfish, white snapper, king mackerel, scamp, amberjack and grouper.
• The 12 hour fishing charter is our serious fishing trip. This is our best trip. However, this trip is not just for the guys. Many families also choose this trip and have proven they are serious anglers. The 12 hour trip usually produces a variety of deepwater fish including red snapper(in season), vermillion snapper, white snapper, triggerfish, gag grouper, red grouper, scamp, king mackeral, mahi mahi, wahoo and amberjack.
• Deep drop fishing in 400 - over 1000 feet of water with light weight, high tech electric reels. We are introducing deep drop fishing on our 12 hour bottomfishing trips and our offshore trolling trips. You will have a chance to catch tilefish, snowy grouper, yellowedge grouper, warsaw grouper and more. We will still do our conventional fishing as usual. Ask me about deep drop fishing.

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• Offshore Big Game trolling trip is a full day of trolling for king mackerel, wahoo, dolphin(mahi mahi) and always a chance to hook into a tuna, sailfish or marlin. August through October are the best months for offshore trolling. Have you always bottomfished but thought about hooking into a big wahoo or a big marlin? Come enjoy some great sportfishing in Orange Beach, Alabama. The white marlin seen in the pic below was caught on a full day trip.

Fall and Winter Fishing October through March offers great fishing charters here in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama. We specialize in nearshore winter fishing for big bull redfish. Alabama redfish fishing October through early April, come try it. King mackerel are also caught in October and November. A 4 hour trip is usually long enough to catch these fish. If you enjoy sportfishing and light tackle action for bull redfish, then we always keep spinning rods rigged and ready to cast into a school of big reds or if you prefer, then just sit back and relax as we troll for these big fish. We always promote catch and release, but these redfish are tasty when served blackened or grilled. You choose to keep or release. Enjoy all of this from a comfortable boat with a big back deck that can accommodate up to 6 people. This is awesome fishing with light tackle as you hook into a big redfish weighing from 15 to 35 pounds. Redfish fishing Alabama. Come try it. We also offer 10 hour offshore bottomfishing charters for a variety of fish including vermillion snapper, white snapper, triggerfish, scamp and sometimes grouper and amberjack.

Come on and let's go fishing!

Phone: 251-981-8047

PO Box 976 Orange Beach AL 36561

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