Gulf Shores · Orange Beach · Fort Morgan · Perdido Key · Dauphin Island
Book Your Trip with ChipMost fishing guides make you come to them. Chip doesn't. Gillikin's Island is a mobile, land-based shark fishing experience — meaning Chip meets you at a coordinated public beach access point with everything you need. You just show up ready to fish.
We target bull sharks, hammerheads, blacktip sharks, and spinner sharks right from the beach using drones, RC boats, and kayaks to get bait out past the sandbar where the big sharks feed. Every trip includes professional gear, bait, and hands-on instruction from Chip.
Gulf Shores is one of Alabama's most productive beaches for land-based shark fishing, and it's where Gillikin's Island runs some of its most exciting trips. The shallow sandbars off Gulf Shores create natural feeding lanes where bull sharks, blacktip sharks, and hammerheads cruise year-round. No boat required — we fish right from the sand, using drones and RC boats to place baits precisely where the big sharks are feeding, up to 400 yards offshore. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned angler, Gulf Shores delivers action unlike anywhere else on the Gulf Coast. All gear is included. All you need to bring is yourself.
Learn More About Gulf Shores, Alabama →Orange Beach offers some of the deepest nearshore structure on Alabama's Gulf Coast, which means bigger sharks closer to shore. Gillikin's Island meets clients in Perdido Key for Orange Beach-area trips, giving us access to some of the most shark-rich water on the coast. We've pulled bull sharks, spinner sharks, and hammerheads from these beaches — all without setting foot on a boat. Our bait delivery system using drones and kayaks gets your line exactly where the apex predators are hunting. Orange Beach trips fill fast in summer — book early to lock in your dates.
Learn More About Orange Beach, Alabama →Fort Morgan Peninsula is the crown jewel of land-based shark fishing in Alabama. Miles of open, uncrowded beach combined with deep Gulf water just offshore make it the ideal location for targeting large coastal sharks from the shore. Bull sharks, tiger sharks, and hammerheads are regular catches here, especially during the warmer months when baitfish move along the shoreline. Gillikin's Island regularly runs night trips at Fort Morgan — there's nothing quite like watching a shark hit your bait as the stars come out over the Gulf. If you're serious about catching a trophy-class shark from the beach, Fort Morgan is where you want to be.
Learn More About Fort Morgan, Alabama →Just across the Alabama-Florida state line, Perdido Key offers world-class land-based shark fishing with clear Gulf water and consistent shark activity throughout the season. Florida requires a saltwater fishing license and completion of a free shark course — Gillikin's Island will walk you through everything you need before your trip. We target the same species here as in Alabama: bull sharks, blacktips, spinners, and hammerheads. Perdido Key trips are perfect for groups staying in Orange Beach or Pensacola who want to experience land-based shark fishing without the boat. Note: Florida fishing license required ($17) — link provided at booking.
Learn More About Perdido Key, Florida →Dauphin Island sits at the mouth of Mobile Bay, where nutrient-rich bay water meets the Gulf of Mexico — one of the best shark feeding grounds on the entire Alabama coast. The unique geography here concentrates bait fish and, in turn, the sharks that feed on them. Gillikin's Island runs select trips to Dauphin Island for clients who want to experience a different style of coastal shark fishing. The island's remote beaches and minimal crowds make for an immersive, distraction-free fishing experience. If you're looking for a shark fishing adventure off the beaten path, Dauphin Island delivers.
Learn More About Dauphin Island, Alabama →$1,000
4-Hour Guided Shark Fishing Trip · 6 PM – 10 PM
No Group Size Limit · All Experience Levels · All Gear Included
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