Getaway Charters
Getaway Charters offers year round fishing for the family and you very serious anglers. Nearshore half day fishing charters and full day charters are offered. Enjoy first class fun and fishing on the Getaway, a 36 foot Custom Hatteras and Another Getaway, a 46' Hatteras yacht.
Captain Don McPherson
Phone: (251) 981-8047
getawaycharters@yahoo.com
http://www.getawaycharters.com
Types of Fishing: Big Game, Bottom, Deep Dropping, Deep Sea, Fly Fishing, Light Tackle, Live Bait, Offshore, Reef, Saltwater, Trolling, Wreck
Saltwater Target Species: Amberjack, Barracuda, Bluefish, Bonito, Cobia, Dolphin, Grouper, Jack, Kingfish, Ladyfish, Marlin, Redfish, Shark, Sheephead, Snapper, Wahoo
Getaway Charters has been offering Alabama deep sea fishing and nearshore fishing in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores since 1995. Come to the Alabama Gulf Coast for some great Orange Beach fishing and Gulf Shores fishing charters.We welcome you, your family, friends and everyone who is looking for some fun and fishing. Family fishing anglers and first time anglers will also enjoy the friendly atmosphere on the Getaway. We can accommodate up to 6 people on each boat 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 Charter Docks Marina in Orange Beach, Al. We are a short drive from Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, Al, Perdido Key, and Pensacola Fl. 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.
Fishing Charter Rates
(Prices include your entire private group of up to 6 people)
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. 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)
4hr trip $700
Fishig nearshore in sight of land by trolling several baits behind the boat and/or casting into a school or 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. The fighting Bonita are also caught. 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 trip offered)
6hr bottomfishing/trolling trip $1050
This trip is popular for catching the famous red snapper. Red snapper may be kept Jun 1st-Aug 14th 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 to take home. Just let me know your preference. (morning & afternoon trips offered)
8hr trip $1500
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 $1850
Bottomfishing approx 30 - 45 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 $2100
Offshore Big Game Trolling $2100
Approx 12 hour trip) 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 - October are best months.
Deepdrop fishing offered by request on 12 hr trips & offshore trolling 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.
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