Fairwater II
Fairwater II Charters is exactly what the doctor ordered for anyone who has the itch to fish the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach areas. If you are looking for a fully customized fishing experience on your next holiday, you have found the right place.
Enjoy a lot of artificial reefs, cruise the coast and head up to 15 miles offshore. Most of the trips will most likely wear you out battling big and hard-fighting fish so get ready to have a nice light tackle and live bait workout.
All this fantastic sport fishing is available aboard the ‘Fairwater II’, a 40’ Sea Harvester walk-around boat. Her twin 330 HP Cummins engines will power you to the hottest grounds in the area and the top-notch electronics will help you locate the fish.
The Fairwater II is rigged with everything you need to make a great catch possible. As well as that, you will find plenty of space for up to 18 anglers, a flybridge to take in all the beauty of the surrounding areas, a comfortable restroom, and an air-conditioned cabin.
You will be able to catch-and-release Amberjack and Red Snapper year-round, target Barracuda, Cobia, and Red Grouper, go for Kingfish and Triggerfish and get your hands on Mangrove Snapper. Trolling, jigging, and bottom fishing will be your techniques for the day.
All trips come with quality rods, reels, and tackle, as well as lures, bait, and fishing licenses.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (132)
+129Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
96%
Aug 3, 2025
6 Hour Trip (PM)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Great Trip – Highly Recommend!
We went out on a fishing charter with a group of 15, and it could not have gone smoother. From start to finish, everything was organized, fun, and professional. The boat was clean and had plenty of space for everyone to fish comfortably. A special shoutout to the deckhand – hands down the best we’ve ever had. Super knowledgeable, helpful, and kept things running efficiently the entire time. Whether it was baiting hooks, untangling lines, or helping with big catches, he was always right there and made everyone feel at ease, even the first-timers in our group. Everyone in our crew caught fish, and we all had a blast. It was the perfect mix of relaxing and exciting. If you’re thinking about booking a trip, do it – and hope you get the same deckhand we did! Would absolutely go again!
We went out on a fishing charter with a group of 15, and it could not have gone smoother. From start to finish, everything was...
Jul 10, 2025
8 Hour Trip
Great Trip and Great Captain and Crew!
My son and I booked an 8 hour trip aboard Fairwater II for his birthday. Captain Tom was a very polite and knowledgeable captain who put us on fish, his First Mate, Fisher, was extremely helpful, polite, professional, and answered any questions and taught us techniques for catching fish. We limited out on Red Snapper and caught many vermillion snapper for our freezer. The Second Mate, Marshall, was also a great help and it was good to see a young man learning the business and working hard. We are totally satisfied and we look forward to our next trip! Thank you Captain Tom, Fisher, and Marshall for a great day on the water! God bless.
My son and I booked an 8 hour trip aboard Fairwater II for his birthday. Captain Tom was a very polite and knowledgeable captain...
Aug 7, 2025
5 hour trip AM
The Right Charter
I've been on a number of charters. When you can walk away and say I would book with them again, you know you chose the right charter. I've had deckhands that were totally obnoxious, couldn't read the "room". Didn't understand who they were dealing with. Today was nothing like that. It was fantastic. Fisher was great. And Andy put us on the fish. I'd book again in a heartbeat. 5 ⭐ experience 👍
I've been on a number of charters. When you can walk away and say I would book with them again, you know you chose the right charter....
Jul 16, 2025
4 Hour Trip (PM)
Awesome Trip
Captain Tom did a great job with the family catching fish and the crew kept the lines baited and when a fish was caught the crew kept it or threw it back what a wonderful meal we had. This was my first time on the ocean and it was fantastic. If you're get sea sick take some dramamine and you'll do just fine. Who knows where the Lord will lead us for our next vacation but if it's back to Gulf Shores we will do this again. And it will be with Captain Tom and the Fairwater ll
Captain Tom did a great job with the family catching fish and the crew kept the lines baited and when a fish was caught the...
Jun 29, 2025
5 hour trip PM
5-Hour Snapper Trip
We took the Fairwater II out with a group of 11 (6 adults, 5 kids). The boat was more than spacious for all of us. The kids had a great time reeling in Spanish Mackrel and Red Snapper. The Captain and mate were great hosts and were great with the kids! Even when the bite slowed, they worked hard to get us back on the Snapper. Overall, the trip was great and we would definitely recommend them and use them again when we come back!
We took the Fairwater II out with a group of 11 (6 adults, 5 kids). The boat was more than spacious for all of us. The kids...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (132)
+129Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
96%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Great Trip – Highly Recommend!
6 Hour Trip (PM) on August 3, 2025
We went out on a fishing charter with a group of 15, and it could not have gone smoother. From start to finish, everything was organized, fun, and professional. The boat was clean and had plenty of space for everyone to fish comfortably. A special shoutout to the deckhand – hands down the best we’ve ever had. Super knowledgeable, helpful, and kept things running efficiently the entire time. Whether it was baiting hooks, untangling lines, or helping with big catches, he was always right there and made everyone feel at ease, even the first-timers in our group. Everyone in our crew caught fish, and we all had a blast. It was the perfect mix of relaxing and exciting. If you’re thinking about booking a trip, do it – and hope you get the same deckhand we did! Would absolutely go again!
We went out on a fishing charter with a group of 15, and it could not have gone smoother. From start to finish, everything was organized, fun, and professional. The boat was clean and had plenty of space for everyone to fish comfortably. A special shoutout to the deckhand – hands down the best we’ve ever had. Super knowledgeable, helpful, and kept things running efficiently the entire time. Whether it was baiting hooks, untangling lines, or helping with big catches, he was always right there...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Trip and Great Captain and Crew!
8 Hour Trip on July 10, 2025
My son and I booked an 8 hour trip aboard Fairwater II for his birthday. Captain Tom was a very polite and knowledgeable captain who put us on fish, his First Mate, Fisher, was extremely helpful, polite, professional, and answered any questions and taught us techniques for catching fish. We limited out on Red Snapper and caught many vermillion snapper for our freezer. The Second Mate, Marshall, was also a great help and it was good to see a young man learning the business and working hard. We are totally satisfied and we look forward to our next trip! Thank you Captain Tom, Fisher, and Marshall for a great day on the water! God bless.
My son and I booked an 8 hour trip aboard Fairwater II for his birthday. Captain Tom was a very polite and knowledgeable captain who put us on fish, his First Mate, Fisher, was extremely helpful, polite, professional, and answered any questions and taught us techniques for catching fish. We limited out on Red Snapper and caught many vermillion snapper for our freezer. The Second Mate, Marshall, was also a great help and it was good to see a young man learning the business and working hard. We...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
The Right Charter
5 hour trip AM on August 7, 2025
I've been on a number of charters. When you can walk away and say I would book with them again, you know you chose the right charter. I've had deckhands that were totally obnoxious, couldn't read the "room". Didn't understand who they were dealing with. Today was nothing like that. It was fantastic. Fisher was great. And Andy put us on the fish. I'd book again in a heartbeat. 5 ⭐ experience 👍
I've been on a number of charters. When you can walk away and say I would book with them again, you know you chose the right charter. I've had deckhands that were totally obnoxious, couldn't read the "room". Didn't understand who they were dealing with. Today was nothing like that. It was fantastic. Fisher was great. And Andy put us on the fish. I'd book again in a heartbeat. 5 ⭐ experience 👍
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Awesome Trip
4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 16, 2025
Captain Tom did a great job with the family catching fish and the crew kept the lines baited and when a fish was caught the crew kept it or threw it back what a wonderful meal we had. This was my first time on the ocean and it was fantastic. If you're get sea sick take some dramamine and you'll do just fine. Who knows where the Lord will lead us for our next vacation but if it's back to Gulf Shores we will do this again. And it will be with Captain Tom and the Fairwater ll
Captain Tom did a great job with the family catching fish and the crew kept the lines baited and when a fish was caught the crew kept it or threw it back what a wonderful meal we had. This was my first time on the ocean and it was fantastic. If you're get sea sick take some dramamine and you'll do just fine. Who knows where the Lord will lead us for our next vacation but if it's back to Gulf Shores we will do this again. And it will be with Captain Tom and the Fairwater ll
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
5-Hour Snapper Trip
5 hour trip PM on June 29, 2025
We took the Fairwater II out with a group of 11 (6 adults, 5 kids). The boat was more than spacious for all of us. The kids had a great time reeling in Spanish Mackrel and Red Snapper. The Captain and mate were great hosts and were great with the kids! Even when the bite slowed, they worked hard to get us back on the Snapper. Overall, the trip was great and we would definitely recommend them and use them again when we come back!
We took the Fairwater II out with a group of 11 (6 adults, 5 kids). The boat was more than spacious for all of us. The kids had a great time reeling in Spanish Mackrel and Red Snapper. The Captain and mate were great hosts and were great with the kids! Even when the bite slowed, they worked hard to get us back on the Snapper. Overall, the trip was great and we would definitely recommend them and use them again when we come back!
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