Of course, if you’ve spent any time along the emerald coast of Alabama, you know that it boasts some of the best fishing in the continental United States. Still unconvinced? Here’s Reel Gyspy Fishing’s take on why fishing in Orange Beach Alabama and its surrounding areas are premier fishing destinations for novice and seasoned anglers alike.

Orange Beach is Near The Most Productive Artificial Reef Program in The United States

That’s right. Just off Alabama’s gulf coast are some of the most expansive and biologically diverse artificial reefs on the planet. Because hard substrate is scarce at the ocean bottom along with modern coastal Alabama, these artificial reefs help to provide sub-aquatic features to an otherwise featureless oceanscape. Over the past several decades, The Alabama Marine Resources Division (AMRD) has dedicated large sums of money and energy to repurposing decommissioned bridges, limestone aggregate, culverts, manholes, ships, drydocks, barges, and other man-made materials to fabricate reef modules that imitate naturally occurring habitats for marine wildlife. Reefs of this sort are found all through the nearshore and inshore waters of Alabama, with certain installations reaching up to 55 nautical miles offshore and others placed in less than 200 feet of water near shorelines. Overall, there are some 15,000 artificial reefs off the coast of Alabama that, in aggregate, span nearly 1,100 square miles. The result of these reefs has been a dramatic increase in biodiversity that has seen species such as:

• Snapper
• Triggerfish
• Flounder
• Grouper
• Mackerel
• Barracuda
• Sharks
• And Sheepshead

These species have greatly increased their numbers and resilience to ecological hardships. Pretty impressive, no?

Orange Beach Offers Inshore, Nearshore, And Offshore Fishing

Fishing in Orange Beach Alabama is legendary in part because of the abundance of options for every skill level. Both trolling and bottom fishing are available at a range of different distances to the shoreline. Inshore charters will keep you within a few miles of the shore, often at a depth of 30 ft or less, and have you reeling in speckled trout, sheepshead, and tripletail. Nearshore takes place between 3-30 miles off the coast, often in slightly greater depths, and fishing action will comprise of species like mackerel, snapper, and jacks. Finally, fishing offshore of Orange beach (usually 30+ miles) can give anglers an opportunity to hook yellowfin, Bonito, Wahoo, Marlin, and more.

Reel Gypsy Fishing: Orange Beach’™s Top Fishing Charter

Fishing in Orange Beach Alabama can be done to the most exciting extent when you book with Reel Gypsy Fishing. We are conveniently located next to a variety of world-class vacation destinations and fishing grounds off the Alabama coast and we can provide you an experience like no other. Book your trip online today by calling us at 251-533-1439.