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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Quick Fishing Trip (6 AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $400
    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
    Price for 2 persons
    US $400
    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
    Price for 2 persons
    US $400
    2 hours of fishing in the Bay.
  • Private trip
    Quick Fishing Trip (3 PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $400
    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
    Price for 2 persons
    US $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
    Price for 2 persons
    US $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
    Price for 2 persons
    US $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
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    Trout redfish flounder black drum
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Reef Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 27
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,400
    Reef fishing for all species of fish.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 294 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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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
83%
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ROBERT T.
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5 Stars Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM) on May 7, 2024
Alright folks, this a day that I will never forget. Captain John and Captain Kyle had us on top of the Redfish in no...
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Jessica J.
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First time fishing (in the sea) and had a blast

VERIFIED   Quick Fishing Trip (3 PM) on July 28, 2024
Capt John was amazing. He was flexible and despite the waters not being ideal for fishing, we caught a lot — maybe close...
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Clay B.
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Fishing with Captain Freebird

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 11, 2024
When we arrived and were leaving to fish they realized the boat had engine trouble. He quickly offered our money back or reschedule.
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Cherrie B.
Excellent
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Fun for all ages

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Inshore Bay (AM) on July 16, 2024
Took 3 hour inshore trip.  Caught enough fish for dinner for ten people and many more that were too small to keep but fun...
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Lisa B.
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Last minute family charter

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Inshore Bay (AM) on September 2, 2024
John was very accommodating for a last minute charter! Thank you for coming thru in a pinch for us! We caught trout inshore...
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FAQs about Gulf Coast Charters

Gulf Coast Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Quick Fishing Trip (6 AM) (2 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Quick Fishing Trip (9 AM) (2 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Quick Fishing Trip (Noon) (2 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Quick Fishing Trip (3 PM) (2 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore Bay (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore Bay (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Reef Fishing (AM) (8 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 (We occasionally fish for live bait. Everything is included in the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included with the trip, The deck hand is the one that usually cleans the fish so a good 20% tip is always a)
  • First Mate (Our first mate gets paid by tips only. So if you are so kind, please tip our deck hands, 20% of the trip is customary.)
  • Fishing License (We are a six pack party boat license that covers all fishermen.)

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

Your operator

Freebird and Gulf Coast charters
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
1 Fishing Report
586 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
Chastity W.
Captain
Kimberly S.
First mate

The fish you can target

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

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2009
Boat manufacturer
Offshore
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
We occasionally fish for live bait. Everything is included in the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is included with the trip, The deck hand is the one that usually cleans the fish so a good 20% tip is always a
First Mate
Our first mate gets paid by tips only. So if you are so kind, please tip our deck hands, 20% of the trip is customary.
Fishing License
We are a six pack party boat license that covers all fishermen.

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
We have no age restrictions on who can young or old the person is who is on the trip!!! We welcome all and also welcome dogs ??
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

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

No additional fees.
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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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