ORANGE BEACH GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Tight-Quarter Angling with Captain Gil: Four Anglers, a 22' Mako, and the Shallow Water Bite off Orange Beach
Private inshore and nearshore fishing charters out of Orange Beach for up to four anglers; this guide outlines what to expect aboard Southern Sun Inshore Charters II and what the operator provides.
Tight-Quarter Angling with Captain Gil: Four Anglers, a 22' Mako, and the Shallow Water Bite off Orange Beach.
Southern Sun Inshore Charters II runs private guided trips aboard Captain Gil’s 22′ Mako, taking up to four anglers into the inshore and nearshore waters off Orange Beach to target species like redfish, speckled trout and Spanish mackerel. The boat is powered by a 150 HP Suzuki and outfitted with navigational and fish-finding electronics; the operation supplies bait, tackle, rods, licenses and will clean your catch—so the trip is focused on fishing and on-the-water instruction.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A compact, professional fishing platform
You’ll fish from a 22′ Mako center-console with a single 150 HP Suzuki engine and professional navigational and fish-finding electronics—roomy enough for four anglers and set up for serious inshore work.
Classic Gulf inshore species
Trips focus on accessible inshore and nearshore targets: redfish, speckled trout and Spanish mackerel are commonly pursued on these charters, giving anglers a mix of sight-fishing and productive nearshore trolling or casting.
Zero-gear hassle—everything supplied
Charters come fully provisioned: the operator provides bait, tackle, rods, licenses and will clean your fish, leaving guests to focus on learning, fishing and enjoying the day on the water.
What the day feels like
How the day plays out
These are short, focused charters—run as either four- or five-hour trips—designed to get anglers quickly onto productive inshore and nearshore water. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned angler, the trip is adjusted to meet skill levels so you spend the time fishing, practicing techniques and chasing bites rather than worrying about gear or logistics.
THE BOAT
A compact, professional fishing platform
You’ll fish from a 22′ Mako center-console with a single 150 HP Suzuki engine and professional navigational and fish-finding electronics—roomy enough for four anglers and set up for serious inshore work.
THE CATCH
Classic Gulf inshore species
Trips focus on accessible inshore and nearshore targets: redfish, speckled trout and Spanish mackerel are commonly pursued on these charters, giving anglers a mix of sight-fishing and productive nearshore trolling or casting.
THE SERVICE
Zero-gear hassle—everything supplied
Charters come fully provisioned: the operator provides bait, tackle, rods, licenses and will clean your fish, leaving guests to focus on learning, fishing and enjoying the day on the water.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this charter suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The operator supplies bait, tackle, rods and fishing licenses and will clean your catch—guests need only bring personal items and readiness to fish.
Everything necessary for the fishing portion of the trip is provided and the operator will handle fish cleaning after the charter.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long are the charters?
Charters are offered as four- and five-hour trips; four-hour outings provide a focused half-day on the water.
Where do we meet?
The meeting location is Orange Beach, Alabama.
How many people can go on a charter?
Trips are limited to a maximum of four passengers.
Do I need to bring my own rods, bait or licenses?
No—bait, tackle, rods and licenses are provided by the operator, and the fish will be cleaned after the trip.
What species will we target?
The charter targets inshore and nearshore species such as redfish, speckled trout and Spanish mackerel.