Watts Charter Fishing & Guide

Watts Charter Fishing & Guide is located in Orange Beach and offers to show you a memorable time in the inshore water ways of Alabama.

Capt. Ben aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you’re after! Depending on the trip and species, you’ll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, and casting. You’re looking at 3 to 6-hour trips, where you’ll usually go after the likes of King Mackerel, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Snapper, and Sheepshead, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your adventure begins on board a 25’ Sea Hunt boat that can fit a maximum of 4 anglers. The boat is fitted with an ice box.

The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you’ll need for a productive day on the water.

As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain so you don’t have to worry about it.

You’re welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

The boat will be supplied with drinks for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Children are welcome aboard so you’re good to get the young ones started early.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Watts Charter Fishing & Guide.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (Inshore)
    Just booked! Last booked: 10 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    HK $4,301
    Great for people of all skill levels looking to get out and enjoy some time on the inshore waters of Florida/Alabama. Fishing will focus on inshore using methods such as casting and bottom fishing. Ben will focus on areas that have historically produced great catches for him, but sight fishing and seasonal/current conditions will also play a role in the location of fishing. Target species include but are not limited to Redfish, Speckled Trout, Mangrove Snapper, and Spanish Mackerel.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (Inshore) - PM
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    HK $4,301
    Great for people of all skill levels looking to get out and enjoy some time on the inshore waters of Florida/Alabama. Fishing will focus on inshore using methods such as casting and bottom fishing. Captain Ben will focus on areas that have historically produced great catches for him, but sight fishing and seasonal/current conditions will also play a role in the location of fishing. Target species include but are not limited to Redfish, Speckled Trout, Mangrove Snapper, and Spanish Mackerel.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
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FAQs about Watts Charter Fishing & Guide

Watts Charter Fishing & Guide offers the following trips to customers:
  • $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip (Inshore) (4 hours)
  • $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip (Inshore) - PM (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Watts Charter Fishing & Guide, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Watts Charter Fishing & Guide include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Watts Charter Fishing & Guide offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Watts Charter Fishing & Guide offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Watts Charter Fishing & Guide include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

Ben Watts
Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
ID & License verified
60 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2022
Angler's Choice
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We strive to catch fish and have fun! Whether you are a hardcore fisherman or a family looking to get out on the water and enjoy the day, we are here to insure a good time! Capt. Ben offers inshore/nearshore fishing trips that include trolling, casting, bottom fishing, and even fly fishing depending on what you are after. Ben is flexible and willing to do whatever it takes to put you on fish and have a good time!

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Sea Hunt (Center console) originally built in 2020. Powered by a 300HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

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Excellent trip!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (Inshore) on July 27, 2023
Had a great day of fishing. Took both of my children, 10 and 8, and they had a blast. We have been on multiple charters and...
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Amanda M.
College Station, TX
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Half Day Trip with Captain Ben

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (Inshore) on July 21, 2023
Captain Ben was a great guide. Our family likes to fish, but we’ve never been saltwater fishing. He had good locations for...
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Shawn V.
Killen, AL
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4.7 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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Half a day with captain Ben.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (Inshore) on May 3, 2023
We had a great time and caught plenty of fish. My kids absolutely loved it and couldn’t wait to get the hook back in the...
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Ted W.
Wetumpka, AL
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5.0 / 5
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Great Experience with Captain Ben

VERIFIED   Introduction to Fishing on April 14, 2023
Captain Ben made our trip very exciting and fun. Captain Ben shared his knowledge of inshore fishing and many of the hot spots...
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Pensacola, Florida
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Half- day with Cpt Ben

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (Inshore) on April 6, 2023
Had a great morning fishing with Cpt Ben.  He put us on fish right away and kept us busy with bites!  Caught multiple kinds...
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