The most unique and addictive angling in the world can be found in the Gulf and back bay waters of Alabama, and Gulf Coast Charters are giving you the opportunity to explore it for yourself. They target a wide variety of fish including Speckled Trout, Flounder, Redfish, White Trout, Sheepshead and more!

Gulf Coast Charters customize their trips to suit the needs of the angler on the day. Whether you want to enjoy a casual trip with your family and friends to target some tasty White trout, or take the shrimp net out and watch the dolphins play they have a light tackle charter to suit your wishes.

Whatever brings you to the Alabama Gulf Coast, even if you are not the avid angler in search of a world record catch, fishing aboard a charter vessel can be one of the finest times you will have here. Whether it’s a small group on a small boat in search of a fishing adventure, an all-day trip with a large group, or night-fishing in the summer months, it’s all here and it’s all fun!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Quick Fishing Trip (3 PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    $350
    2 hours of fishing in the Bay.
  • Private trip
    Quick Fishing Trip (6 AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $350
    2 hours of fishing in the Bay.
  • Private trip
    Quick Fishing Trip (9 AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    $350
    2 hours of fishing in the Bay.
  • Private trip
    Quick Fishing Trip (Noon)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    $350
    2 hours of fishing in the Bay.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $500
    Fishing in the bay for trout.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Inshore Bay (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    $500
    Fishind in the bay for trout.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Inshore Bay (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    $500
    Fishing in the bay for trout.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $600
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    $600
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Reef Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    $1,350
    Reef fishing for all species of fish.
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FAQs about Gulf Coast Charters

Gulf Coast Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $350 per group, additional $75 per person after 3 guests - Quick Fishing Trip (3 PM) (2 hours)
  • $350 per group, additional $75 per person after 3 guests - Quick Fishing Trip (6 AM) (2 hours)
  • $350 per group, additional $75 per person after 3 guests - Quick Fishing Trip (9 AM) (2 hours)
  • $350 per group, additional $75 per person after 3 guests - Quick Fishing Trip (Noon) (2 hours)
  • $500 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (3 hours)
  • $500 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore Bay (AM) (3 hours)
  • $500 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore Bay (PM) (3 hours)
  • $600 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • $600 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • $1,350 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Reef Fishing (AM) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Gulf Coast Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Gulf Coast Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Gulf Coast Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Gulf Coast Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Jigging
  • Popping

Top targeted fish species with Gulf Coast Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Crab
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shrimp
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Whiting

Meet the Charter Operator

Freebird and Gulf Coast charters
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
ID & license verified
536 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2014
Captain John has been fishing with his dad and grandparents since he was probably old enough to hold a fishing pole. He has fished in Key West, Savannah, Georgia, and the Gulf of Mexico, all the way to California, and even Hawaii. The captain enjoys fishing and loves watching people catch fish. He hopes to see you on the water soon. He and his six other captains will make sure you have fun while fishing.
Our Team
John S.
Captain
Jerry G.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Crab Crab
Flounder Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Offshore (Center console) originally built in 2009. Powered by a 250HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Popping

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 276 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (328)
The weather didn\u2019t permit but the captain did
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October fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
82%
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Cassie M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome last minute trip!!

VERIFIED   Quick Fishing Trip (9 AM) on September 26, 2023
We laughed with the captain when we showed up for a 9 am trip that was booked at 11:38 pm the night before! We were amazed...
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Jaci T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Inshore Bay (PM) on September 19, 2023
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Travis N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Inshore on May 29, 2023
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Keith C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Quick Fishing Trip (3 PM) on October 9, 2023
We booked a 2 hour fishing trip which was perfect for our family of 3. The boat is very nice and it was so fun speeding through...
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Chelsea B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time, Great people.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on June 21, 2023
We booked last minute a 4 hour trip with out 3 boys. (2y,5y,12y) After another charter had to cancel due to boat issues. They...
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