Distraction Charters is a deep-sea fishing boat and guide service located beautiful Orange Beach, Alabama. We offer private charters only for up to 6 people. Our fishing philosophy encompasses the technique, thrill and experience an angler will have while deep-sea fishing. To us, light tackle deep-sea fishing in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama means using the best charter boat, the best fishing tackle and having fun while your doing it. Come join us and see what others are talking about. You might have a real good time, laugh and catch some big fish.
Alabama's Best Fishing Charters are with us!
Specializing in Family Fishing with Light Tackle
The 6 Hour - Family fishing trip is our specialty from March to October. You get to use light tackle that is very well maintained and is easy for the smallest children to handle. The reason the 6 hour charter is popular is because it takes that much time to get far enough offshore to where you can fish realtively untouched fishing reefs that offer a magical experience. Our 6 hour charters are only $950 plus tip until May 31, 2010. We offer complimentary fish cleaning.
You and your family will get to enjoy a wonderful, Orange Beach fishing trip without having to worry about a thing. Our charters are "G" rated for a reason. We have strong family values and we promise to treat you like family. Bring your favorite beverages and snacks in a small cooler and your on your way to a fishing trip of a lifetime.
Peace Of Mind Reasons You Should Choose Distraction
Conservation Oriented - We believe in having a sustainable fishery so future generations can enjoy. "We encourage you to take what you need, not what you can."
You Will Have Fun - We make light tackle, deep sea fishing fun.
You Can Relax - Our stress free charters are laid back.
We Use Light Tackle - "Go Light, Feel the fight"
No Deposit Required - We simply take a credit card number to hold your date. You pay the day of your charter. Other charters make you pay 50% up front.
Free Fish Cleaning - We clean and bag your fish for free.
We Do Not Take You Out In Rough Seas - We care if you have a good time. We will not take you fishing when sea conditions are unfavorable. If the trip has to be cancelled due to bad weather, we do not charge you.
Your Family Is Safe - Our charters are "G" rated. We don't use foul language or stress you out by yelling at you if you do something incorrectly.
Your Kids Can Help Drive the Boat - If safety permits it, your kids are welcome to come up to the wheelhouse and help drive the boat. Other charters prohibit any passengers from visiting the captain.
Your Boat is safe, comfortable and clean - In 2010, we have replaced the entire rear fishing deck with a lighter, space age material so we can save fuel by not carrying extra weight from the original manufacturer. We also painted the entire charter boat this year to make sure it is nice looking.
Spring Break Fishing In Gulf Shores
Get ready for Spring Break Fishing in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama. Fishing is still one of the most popular activities during the 2010 Spring Break on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Make sure you get a head count on how many in your group want to go deep sea fishing in Orange Beach during your Spring Break from school. You will be glad you did. The fish are biting and you will have a great time on an affordable Alabama Spring Break. You can bring up to 6 people maximum.
Extraordinary Orange Beach Fishing Charters!
We are just like you. We are people with an extraordinary view of deep sea fishing in Orange Beach. Our past corporate experiences has made us the best at customer service. Our attention to the little things has made us one of the most popular fishing attractions operating on the Alabama gulf coast. With us, your fishing charter is about watching you have fun and helping you catching fish. Our deep sea fishing charters are filled with educational information about the fish you will be catching and our ecosystem. We also incorporate active learning with your children on navigation, fish finders, sonar, radar, satellites, tides, wind, seas and conservation. We involve you and your kids in the process. We will let your kids drive the boat if the seas allow it.
October 31, 2009 - Bull Redfish Fishing Charter with Buster.
Experience Alabama's Best Fishing Charters
Our most requested fishing charter is the 6 hour. These fishing charters are designed for the entire family. We also offer longer charters such as the 8 hour or full day trip.
4 Hour Trolling Trips - Our most requested trolling fishing trips in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, are the 4 hour charters. They are designed for those who want to stay closer to shore and fish for seasonal species like Cobia, Bull Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Bluefish and Jack Crevalle. The Cobia fishing is best during the Months of late March and April. Bull Redfish trips are good from November to the first half of March. Mackerel fishing is best from May until October. Trolling fishing is where we drag lines behind the boat and wait for a fish to strike. When one strikes, you reel him in. Not everyone fishes at the same time. Sight fishing is where we allow you cast your lure out to catch Redfish or Cobia.
6 Hour Bottom / Reef Fishing Trips - Our most requested bottom fishing charter is the 6 hour. These charters are where we head offshore 10 to 20 miles south of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, to areas where there are natural and artificial reefs. These trips allow everyone to fish at the same time by dropping your bait below the boat, over the reefs. These reefs hold a variety of species to catch. The fish we catch on these trips are mostly Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Red Porgy, Triggerfish, Amberjack and Grouper. If you are serious about your fishing, you need to book a longer charter to have a chance to catch fish like Grouper and Amberjack. Some of these fish have short fishing seasons. Please call or email us for additional information and fishing seasons.
This video is about a 4 hour Winter Bull Redfish Fishing Charter.
Orange Beach, Alabama Inshore Fishing Charters
Distraction Charters is now offering Inshore fishing charters in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Ft. Morgan and Mobile Bay. Our strategic partnership with Capt. Keith Powell of Alabama Inshore Fishing Charters offers the best Speckled Trout fishing, Flounder fishing, Redfishing, Sheepshead fishing, Black Drum fishing on the Alabama gulf coast.
Families are well pleased with Keith and his professionalism both in person and on the water. Keith is gentle and offers easy going, laid back fishing trips from Orange Beach to Mobile Bay. Whether you want to fish in Orange Beach or go fish up in the Fish River, Magnolia River and Bon Secour River, you are assured to have a great fishing experience.
Captain Keith knows how to catch them. Somedays are more challenging than others. We do know one thing for sure. If Keith is not catching them, nobody is. He is often called the fish whisperer because he always catches fish. Keith is a local fisherman who knows where, when, why and how to fish for local species of inshore fish.
If you are interested in going Inshore fishing with Capt. Keith Powell, or would like to read more about him, please visit his Alabama Inshore Fishing website page here. You are always welcome to fill out our reservations form on this site and we will forward your information instantly to him. He will quickly respond.
Your Kids Can Help Drive The Charter Boat
I wonder if your kids would like to drive our boat? Every child that fishes with us, gets to drive the boat and have their picture made doing it. That is a memory that will last a lifetime! If sea conditions do not safely permit kids coming upstairs, we will have to err to caution and not allow it.
Your Alabama Charter Boat Is Comfortable & Clean
Your Alabama Charter Boat is a large, 41' Hatteras and is named Distraction. She is well maintained, has classic looks, and has a climate controlled interior. Your restroom is odor-free and clean. Distraction offers you casual elegance for those families who expect more from an Alabama fishing charter. You can relax, knowing your on our boat that does not smell like fish. You have a comfortable, indoor sitting area with large glass windows overlooking the rear deck where all of the fishing goes on. Mom's can watch their kids catch their first fish from inside and not miss a thing.
The Fish You Will Catch Can Be Bigger Than Others
Brian Belzer's 65.5 lb Greater Amberjack can be caught on full day charters.
Gulf Shores, Alabama's gulf coast offers anglers some of the best saltwater, charter fishing and deep sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. You commonly catch Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, White Snapper, Bonito, Shark, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Trigger Fish, Shark, Cobia or ling. You will be amazed at how hard these fish fight on light tackle.
Waiting to book your family fishing trip, means you might have to settle for less. Good family fishing boats book up first, leaving you confused over what is left. Booking early, ensures that you and your family get the best fishing trips, when you want them.
Orange Beach Charter Fishing Reservations
We earn your families trust by striving to do the right thing every time. Your family expects great service and good fishing. Your family gets both, with us. We are easy to do business with. No deposit required. We treat your family the way we want to be treated. Be sure to visit our fishing reservation and booking page for all the details about your trip. All we need is a credit card number to hold your date. We treat your family right, every time.
How To Contact Distraction Charters
We hope you enjoy navigating our site. If we can help you at any time, please feel free to Contact Fishing Orange Beach and we will respond quickly. Remember, you can call us at any time at 251.975.8111.
Curtis and Lee show off a Nice Jack Crevalle
Sesely (5), Ensley (4) did fine catching their first Red Snapper
Riley Shows off A Nice King Mackerel
Book Your Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Charter On Our Reservations Page!
Are you ready for some action? Click on the reservations section and let us know you want additional information or are ready to book a trip. If you would like to speak to me, " Captain Troy", call me on at 251-975-8111. If I am out in the gulf, I usually get within phone range no later than 4 to 5 p.m. central time. If you leave me a message, I will return your call before I get into port. I promise I will call you ASAP.
Our Marina & Charter Docks At Orange Beach Marina
Our family saltwater deep sea fishing charters depart from Orange Beach Marina at 27075 in Orange Beach, Alabama. 36561. Turn east off of Alabama Highway 161 to the east on Marina Road. Go 1.1 miles. (Watch your speed. The limit is 35 mph) Orange Beach Marina is on the left. Park in the parking lot on right as soon as you enter the marina. Walk west down the concrete walkway to the dock store. Walk left past the dock store and walk out on the pier. Our charter boat is the third slip on the left, facing the west. Slip E11.
Len Anspach brought his boys down from Indiana for Christmas. Landon, Luke and Layne all had their time fighting a big Bull Redfish just south of Ora ... Read Entire Report
Posted by: Captain Troy on 12/27/2009
Billy and Connor enjoy a morning of Bull Redfishing along the beaches of Gulf Shores. We headed out this morning and the seas were calm and the tempe ... Read Entire Report
Posted by: Captain Troy on 12/4/2009
The Wood family from Plano, Texas came together today for a wonderful Thanksgiving trolling fishing trip today. Doug had his two sons, Cameron and Ni ... Read Entire Report
Posted by: Captain Troy on 11/23/2009
Great Christmas Present
12/29/2009 - We are so pleased that we finally got to go fishing with you over the Christmas Holiday. You are everything you advertise! The experience we had was remarkable and the fishing was great. Mark is still talking about the big Redfish he caught. Everyone had their chance to fight a big fish. You gu... - T Sealy, Nashville, Tn.
10/31/2009 - Captain Troy, we should have listened to you last weekend. You told us the weather was too rough to go offshore fishing and we did not listen to you. After we got off the phone with you, we chartered another boat that took us out deep sea fishing. The crew was nice, but the fishing was horrible a... - D. Evans, Huntsville, Al
10/10/2009 - We wanted to let you know we had a lot of fun fishing with you the other day. The shrimp festival was a lot of fun but the highlight of our fishing trip was catching those Redfish right off the beach. Fishing like that is fun and the light tackle offered us a fight that we will remember for the r... - Gordon - Encino, Ca
