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Dauphin Island, Alabama
Inshore Fishing Charters in Dauphin Island
9 inshore guides in Dauphin Island, Bayou La Batre and lower Mobile Bay that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Dauphin Island inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Charter Boat Dorado
Dauphin Island
Targets: Red snapper, Vermilion snapper, Mangrove snapper, Gray triggerfish, Grouper, Amberjack, King mackerel, Spanish mackerel
D.I. Reef Monster
Dauphin Island Marina, 650 Lemoyne Drive, Dauphin Island, AL
Targets: Red snapper, Amberjack, King mackerel, Yellowfin tuna, Blackfin tuna, Cobia, Spanish mackerel, Redfish
Fear Knot Fishing Charters
Dauphin Island Marina
Targets: Redfish, Black drum, King mackerel, Flounder
Harrison Inshore Fishing Charters and Guide Service
Dauphin Island
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Captain Kurt Charters
906 Desoto Ave., Dauphin Island, AL
Targets: Speckled trout, Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, Red snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, Tuna
Mobile Bay Adventures
Ramps in Fairhope, Spanish Fort and Fort Morgan; Grand Hotel dock pickup, Point Clear, Fairhope / Point Clear
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Speckled trout, Redfish, Flounder, Red snapper, Gray triggerfish, Cobia, Pompano, Sheepshead
Mobile Bay Fishing Guide (Capt. Skylar Beagle)
Fort Morgan / Mobile Bay
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Speckled trout, Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, Tripletail
Captain T's Fishing & Outdoor Adventures
650 Lemoyne Dr., Dauphin Island, AL 36528
Targets: Red snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, Tuna, Mahi-mahi, Cobia, Redfish, Wahoo
Ugly Fishing
Billy Goat Hole / Ladnier Landing boat ramp (Aloe Bay), Dauphin Island
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Sheepshead, Red snapper, Jack crevalle, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 10 operators: Dauphin Island fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in Dauphin Island at a glance
Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.
- Trip lengths these guides publish: Full day (8 hours or more) – 4; Half day (about 4 hours) – 3; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 3.
- Fish they list most: Redfish, Red snapper, King mackerel, Cobia, Speckled trout, Flounder, Amberjack, Spanish mackerel.
- In season in October: Red snapper (see the Dauphin Island season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests.
- Coast Guard license: 3 of 9 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Dauphin Island fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Prices
What an inshore charter costs in Dauphin Island
Calculated from the private-trip prices these guides publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person; tips and fish cleaning can be extra.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $600 | $550 – $1,150 | 3 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $1,475 | $750 – $2,100 | 4 |
More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.
Questions
Inshore charters in Dauphin Island: questions
How much is an inshore fishing charter in Dauphin Island?
Among 3 guides that publish a private half-day price, the median is $600 (from $550 to $1,150), and the median full day is $1,475. Prices are for the whole boat. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.
What fish do inshore charters target in Dauphin Island?
The fish these guides list most often are Redfish, Red snapper, King mackerel, Cobia, Speckled trout, Flounder. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Dauphin Island?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Dauphin Island also runs offshore trips: 5 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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