Perdido Bay Sportfishing

05/06/2024

My federal fisheries permits are once again available. The ad is back up on Marketplace. Send me a direct message if interested. Thanks.

04/28/2024

After much consideration, I have decided to retire(again), this time from chartering. I have loved every single minute of time spent with all of you. Unfortunately, this is a younger man's business these days and this old body needs a rest. This venture had been my dream since college and with your help I was able to make it come true. Thanks for having placed your confidence in me over the years.

As of this time, my federal Gulf of Mexico reef and pelagic permits are for sale. If you know of anyone who might be interested, contact me at 270-853-7464.

04/18/2024

I just found out that the Foley Beach Express toll bridge at Orange Beach has been sold to the state of Alabama. Tolls will end on the Friday before Memorial Day at noon. Great news!!!

04/11/2024

and one more----

04/10/2024

04/10/2024

Found this today--The Lady In the Lakes was destroyed by hurricane Sally, but she was rebuilt and re-introduced to the boat basin.

04/10/2024

The Gulf Council has just announced that amberjack season will be open May 1, 2024 through May 31, 2024, and will possibly re-open for September and October. More to come.

02/06/2024

Apparently, the Gulf Council has stepped up its game, and has announced the opening of the Federal-for-hire(charter boat) red snapper season as of June 1, 2024. The press release stated that the season would remain open until such time as the red snapper quota is filled.

06/04/2023

It’s been a great two days doing my job. I suppose few people ever get to do the things they most love to do; and to enjoy doing it with some of the finest gentlemen on the planet is a hoot—see you next year fellas!!

06/04/2023

We got a five man limit of nice snapper plus a bonus cobia 😆

05/19/2023

This is a must read if you are a recreational, saltwater fisherman fishing the waters of the southeastern United States. NOAA's arrogance (and ignorance) is going to affect your ability to fish offshore if Congress doesn't reign it in. What began as a vital tool in managing our saltwater resources has become just another federal bureaucracy intent on expanding its reach, budget, and power. It's time for this to stop!
https://www.sportfishingmag.com/news/snapper-grouper-amendment-46-potential-problems?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook%2F&fbclid=IwAR3r0-dDPl6PKMk0cxD81Fvpys0cTs7wXjJ-IxURdgpb_zmkrfJBT-CyXZU

A potential permit requirement for private recreational fishermen as part of Snapper Grouper Amendment 46 has anglers concerned.

05/17/2023

Well, we finally have a season for red snapper. It was announced yesterday by the Gulf Fisheries Management Council that the 2023 season will open on June 1, 2023 and will close at the end of the day on August 25, 2023.

04/12/2023

The Gulf Council was presented with an update on the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling that set aside the Southeast For-Hire Integrated Electronic Reporting Program (SEFHIER). Based on the ruling, vessels with federal Gulf of Mexico for-hire Reef Fish and/or Coastal Migratory Pelagic permits are no longer required to submit trip declarations, complete trip reports, or have Vessel Monitoring Systems onboard.
Occasionally, something transpires that really changes the game. This ruling is truly one of those things. This year, for the first time in two years, I can truly enjoy taking my clients fishing without feeling like I'm wearing a federally mandated "ankle bracelet". Tight lines!

02/28/2023

It's getting closer--we're seeing the azaleas in bloom so fishing weather isn't too far behind. I've been doing maintenance on the boat off and on, about three weeks now. Always seems like things break or stop working while it sits in dry storage, so we're doing a top to bottom review of pumps, electronics, and fishing equipment, and we're repairing some gel cracks and stripped hatch screws. Been far to windy to start fishing, but it's time to watching for a weather window. Hope to see some of you for a trip this year and want to remind you to get in touch pretty soon to talk about open dates and seasons. Meanwhile, fair seas and following winds be with you.