Gulf Shores Fishing Charter Rates & Pricing

We hope to be fishing in the coming days. If you want to book a charter, you will not be charged anything due to any cancellation  from the oil spill. Call me, Captain Don, with any questions. 251-981-8047    email: getawaycharters@ yahoo.com    

When you book from this website you are booking directly with Captain Don. Enjoy great nearshore fishing and offshore fishing from a nice comfortable boat. Enjoy our great Summer fishing.  The 4 & 6 hour fishing charters are very popular during the Summer. Spanish mackerel & king mackerel are caught on the 4 hour charters. The famous red snapper are caught on the 6 hour fishing charters. Vermillion snapper, triggerfish, grouper, amberjack and much more are available on longer charters. We have 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 hour charters available. We have it all right here on the Alabama Gulf Coast.       

The Getaway can accommodate up to 6 people. We have developed a reputation over the past decade of being very family oriented. However, we enjoy everyone from the first-time angler to you experienced anglers. We provide our Gulf Shores fishing anglers a fun and pleasant experience on a boat that is clean, white and odor-free. You will also appreciate the clean bathroom with shower, sink and toilet. You 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 plenty of assistance. Whether you are looking for a few hours of fishing in sight of land or a full day fishing charter 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. 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. Alabama Saltwater fishing at its best.    

Gulf Shores Fishing Features :

• Nice clean boat(odor-free) with cool air conditioning
• Family oriented and kid friendly
• Playstation II, DVD player and HDTV. The kids never get bored. It is truly fun & fishing.
• Your choice of music from XM and Sirius Satellite or bring your own 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

Summer Fishing Charter Rates  (Prices include you entire group of up to 6 people) Must book through this site to receive the following prices. Book Now or Request more information

3hr trip  $600  Fishing nearshore in sight of land by trolling several baits behind the boat and/or sightcasting into a school of redfish. 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. Spanish mackerel are caught March through December. Kings are caught April through December. Big bull redfish weighing 20 - 30 lbs are caught mid October through early April and may be caught by trolling or casting light spinning tackle into a school of big redfish. Topwater baits may also be used.   (morning & afternoon trips offered) Book Now

4hr trip    $700  Fishing nearshore in sight of land by trolling several baits behind the boat and/or sightcasting into a school of redfish. 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. Spanish mackerel are caught March through December. Kings are caught April through December. Big bull redfish weighing 20 - 30 lbs are caught mid October through early April and may be caught by trolling or casting light spinning tackle into a school of big redfish. Topwater baits may also be used.   (morning & afternoon trips offered)  Book Now

6hr  bottomfishing/trolling trip    $1050   This trip is popular for catching the famous red snapper. Red snapper may be kept Jun 1st- July 24th but can also be caught & released year round. 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 can also troll for Spanish mackerel & king mackerel in addition to bottomfishing. Other tasty fish including vermillion snapper, white snapper & triggerfish can be targeted year round with no closed season. Just let me know your preference. (morning & afternoon trips offered)   Book Now

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. Red snapper may be kept June 1st - Aug 14th.  Book Now

10hr trip       $1700 Bottomfishing approx 30 - 4o 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.  Book Now

12hr trip  $1900     Similar to 10 hr trip except we travel 40-50 miles offshore.   Book Now

Offshore Big Game Trolling  $2000 offered June - September  Approx 12 hour trip) We travel approx 30 - 50 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. July - Sept are best months. Book Now

Deepdrop fishing offered by request on 12 hr trips. Fish depths over 800 feet for tilefish, snowy grouper and more. Use our high tech power assisted reels. We all enjoy the suspense of waiting to see what the next fish will be. You just never know.     Book Now

Book Now or Request more information

How to book your fishing charter

Go to the Info/Reservation Request  and complete the brief form. I will respond by email or by phone to let you know if your requested date is available. You may then provide a credit card # by phone at 251-981-8047 or by return email at getawaycharters@yahoo.com to reserve your charter. This will hold your date and you may then pay on the day of your charter by cash, check or credit card. All credit cards accepted. 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      Phone 251-981-8047

• You may also contact me, Captain Don McPherson, at 251-981-8047. If I am out fishing then please leave me a message.
• Rates are by charter, not per person. You may bring up to 6 people on the Getaway. Maximum 6 people per US Coast Guard regulations.
• 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. No glass bottles please.

Directions to the charterboat Getaway :

Zekes Landing Marina address is 26619 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, Al 36561(This is not a mailing address)

The charterboat Getaway is located at Zekes Landing Marina in Orange Beach, Alabama. The Getaway is located on the west dock at slip A9. Once you park in the parking lot at Zekes, walk down the dock, go to your left and walk past the dock store. We are the 3rd boat slip from the far end. You will see the name GETAWAY on the back of the boat and on the dock box behind the boat. 

Directions once you arrive at Zekes Marina

Drive into the Zekes parking lot and find a parking space. The shuttle runs in the summer and will pick you up at your car and drive you to the dock entrance. Otherwise, park near the marina walk to the entrance. 

 Enter Zekes Marina 

Walk down the dock and take left toward the Dock Store.

Walk down the dock and look to your left. the GETAWAY is the 3rd boat slip from the far end.

Look for the name GETAWAY on the dock locker and on the back of the boat.