Party Boat Fishing In Orange Beach, Alabama
Party Boat does not mean that the people who are on them are having a party. Orange Beach, Alabama party boats are large boats that carry 50 to 90 people deep-sea fishing at the same time. They usually run two trips a day. Currently, there are 7 party boats that serve our area to choose from. Party boats are an introduction to saltwater fishing. They provide a venue for the average person who simply does not want a private charter.
The people who use party boats in Orange Beach, are usually on a tight budget, don't know what to expect and don't mind fishing with others. Party boats range in price from $45 for a rider up to $95 for a fisherman for 6 hour fishing trip. There is one party boat named the America II that offers $49.00 fishing trips that last four hours. Party boats make their money by putting as many people as they can.
The fish you catch on Orange Beach Party Boats are mostly the same as you will catch on other boats. Reef fish like Red Snapper, Triggerfish, Ruby Lips, Vermilion Snapper, Lane Snapper and Red Porgies (White Snapper) are commonly caught on party boats. Party boats let customers bottom fish. Most of the time you will fish with a large, bulky rod and reel with two hooks and a lead sinker attached. You drop you line to the bottom and reel up 5 turns and wait on the fish to bite. When they bite, you reel them in.
Most Alabama party boats do not troll (pull baits behind the boat) fish while heading out to reef fish. Head boats do not have time usually to troll unless they are on a private charter. Trolling is the most common way to catch migratory fish like King Mackerel and Spanish Mackerel.
Orange Beach Party Boat Disadvantages
The only disadvantages to choosing a party boat is you will be fishing with up to 50 people you do not know. Another disadvantage of being on a walk-on or shared expense trip is you have no control of the boat if you get sick and want to go back home. Party boats are large boats and they will take you out in seas that are larger than normal. Most captains err to caution and will not take you out when it is rough. However, they will take you in 5 to 6 foot seas which can be uncomfortable for those who have never been before or get sea-sick easily.
Orange Beach Party Boat Advantages
The biggest advantage of choosing a party boat is the cheap price per person. Another advantage to fishing on a party boat is that the fish bite can be better when you drop all of those baits in the water at the same time. This large amount of bait causes the fish like the Vermilion Snapper and White Snapper to begin feeding like a frenzy.
If you want a personalized fishing charter that you are in control of and get great, one on one service, consider one of our private fishing charters.