Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama

Bring Your Own Boat to Bayou Breeze Retreat

Bayou Breeze Retreat is the ideal destination for guests who want to bring their own boat and make the most of the water during their stay. Located directly on Cotton Bayou and just minutes from Perdido Pass and the Gulf, this vacation home offers easy, direct access to some of the best boating and fishing in the region.

The property includes a private boat slip with a lift for v-haul boats with capacity up to 16,000lbs exclusively for guest use. We can accommodate parking on the dock for most boats such as, pontoon, v-Haul, Jon Boats and more.  If you have a question just reach out we are happy to chat.  

Whether you’re heading out for an early morning fishing trip, cruising the coastline, or exploring nearby islands like Robinson Island and Bird Island, you can come and go on your schedule.

 Dock your boat just steps from the back door and enjoy sunset dinners, dolphin sightings, and Gulf Coast adventures without ever leaving the dock.

Bayou Breeze Retreat makes bringing your boat easy, safe, and part of the full Orange Beach experience.

No Boat? No Problem,  Meet Your Local Captain -  Bobby Cagle

We were lucky enough to meet Captain Bobby Cagle on our very first trip to Orange Beach, and he’s been our trusted guide ever since. As the owner of Cagle’s Inshore Fishing, Bobby is a local favorite with unmatched knowledge of the inshore and nearshore waters around Cotton Bayou and the Gulf.

Whether you're an experienced angler or new to fishing, Bobby offers a personalized, professional experience that’s hard to beat. Bobby has the best boat, jokes and gear to make for a great day fishing. Best of all, he can pick you up right from our dock at Bayou Breeze Retreat — making your day on the water convenient, relaxing, and truly unforgettable.

Seasonal Fishing Highlights in Orange Beach

The Gulf and its surrounding bayous offer abundant fish year-round. Here’s what you can expect by season:

• Spring (March–May): Sheepshead, speckled trout, flounder, redfish, and Spanish mackerel
• Summer (June–August): Red snapper (during Alabama’s Red Snapper Season), king mackerel, mahi-mahi, and shark
• Fall (September–November): Bull redfish, speckled trout, and flounder
• Winter (December–February): Inshore species like redfish and trout thrive in the cooler months

There’s no better way to experience the Gulf Coast than by spending a day on the water — and at Bayou Breeze, you're just steps away from some of the best fishing in Alabama.

Whether you're casting for redfish inshore or heading offshore for red snapper, Orange Beach offers year-round opportunities for anglers of every level. Located directly on Cotton Bayou and right next to Romar Marina, Bayou Breeze Retreat puts you at the heart of the action.