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Freebird Charters

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(225 reviews)
The Loop 16396
Gulf Shores, AL, United States

Freebird Charters is based out of Gulf Shores Alabama. The company is run and operated by Captain John, a professional and experienced guide who knows all the hot spots where the fish are hiding. He has multiple captains running the trips with him. If you are looking for a wonderful day on the water catching several different types of fish, you have chosen the right charter to help you do so.

Enjoy your fishing trip with Freebird Charters aboard a 24’ Blazer Bay center console, which comes powered by a 250 HP Suzuki engine. Originally built in 2009, and can comfortably take up to six anglers. It has a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots and is rigged with navigational electronics, including a GPS, a VHF radio, and a fish finder. The vessel is wheelchair accessible and is equipped with a live bait tank and an ice-box to keep the fish fresh during the day.

Freebird Charters can customize a trip to meet any angler’s wishes. From a casual trip with the family for some tasty inshore fish to an expedition of shrimping and watching the dolphins - a light-tackle charter is sure to suit your needs.

You will be targeting White Trout, Whiting , Black Drum, Redfish, Sheepshead, Spotted Seatrout, King Mackerel, Pompano, Stingrays, Black Tip Sharks, Blue Crabs, Bluefish, and who knows what else!

A trip with Freebird Charters comes inclusive with all the necessary equipment to make a great catch possible. You will be provided with rods, reels, tackle, lures, and live bait, as well as the fishing licenses for you and your group. If you decide to keep the catch, it will be cleaned and filleted for you at the end of the trip, ready for a ride home. You can feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks with you on board the vessel.

Lots of fish, comfortable boat, professional guide - it’s all here and it’s all fun!

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $400
    Fishing in the bay.
  • Private trip
    Quick Fishing Trip (11AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    $400
    Inshore fishing
  • Private trip
    Quick Fishing Trip (2PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    $400
    Inshore fishing
  • Private trip
    Quick Fishing Trip (8AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $400
    Inshore fishing
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip (10AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    $500
    On this trip, you will be fishing from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. inshore and back bay.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip (6AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $500
    Inshore, back bay.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    $500
    Start your trip in the afternoon and spend 3 hours fishing inshore and back bay.
  • Private trip
    Inshore Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $600
    Back bay fishing trip.
  • Private trip
    Inshore Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    $600
    Back bay fishing trip.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    $1,150
    Fishing in state waters for snapper. Friday through Monday only!
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    $1,150
    Fishing in state waters for snapper. Friday through Monday only!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $1,350
    Fishing reefs and gas platforms.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $1,350
    Fishing reefs and gas platforms.
  • Private trip
    Offshore trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $1,500
    6 hr offshore bottom fishing trip
  • Private trip
    Offshore trip pm
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $1,500
    6 hr offshore bottom fishing trip
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Offshore
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $2,600
    Fishing for Grouper, Tilefish, and Vermilion and White snapper.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Tuna/Wahoo/Swordfish
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    $2,600
    Offshore fishing for Tuna and Swordfish. Trolling for Wahoo and Mahi Mahi.
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About the Charter Operator

Freebird and Gulf Coast charters
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
453 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Catfish Catfish
Jack (African Pompano) African Pompano Jack
Mackerel (Atlantic) Atlantic Mackerel
Pompano Pompano

Boat specs

Blazer Bay (Center console) originally built in 2009. Powered by a 250HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Popping
Flounder Gigging

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

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
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 225 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (322)
Fishing with John
Fishing with John
Three-day Inshore Trip with John and Chastity
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Angler Rating
182
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Catch intended fish
86%
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Dorian S.
Saint Paul, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Three-day Inshore Trip with John and Chastity

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip (6AM) on March 5, 2023
Captain John and Chastity took us out three days for inshore fishing around rigs and structures off the Gulf Coast. Over three...
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Megan M.
Indianapolis, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Amazing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (PM) on July 8, 2022
Best fishing trip of any charter we have taken in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Captain Gerry was fantastic.  We caught so...
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Gina F.
Maysville, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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THIS TRIP WAS AMAZING!!!

VERIFIED   Inshore Trip (PM) on May 31, 2022
I am a two weeks late on posting about this trip..LOL!!  But we are all still talking about it absolutely being the high light...
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Matt R.
MORGANS POINT, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour trip with Captain John

VERIFIED   Inshore Trip (AM) on June 6, 2022
Had a great time! Capt. John was great, very knowledgeable and up front with what we should expect as far as the bite. We stayed...
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Holly B.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great family time

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip (10AM) on March 14, 2023
My husband daughter and our friends had a great time today! We can’t wait for our next visit to book again!
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FAQs about Freebird Charters

Freebird Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $400 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (2 hours)
  • $400 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - Quick Fishing Trip (11AM) (2 hours)
  • $400 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - Quick Fishing Trip (2PM) (2 hours)
  • $400 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - Quick Fishing Trip (8AM) (2 hours)
  • $500 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip (10AM) (3 hours)
  • $500 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip (6AM) (3 hours)
  • $500 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip (PM) (3 hours)
  • $600 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - Inshore Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $600 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - Inshore Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $1,150 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (AM) (5 hours)
  • $1,150 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (PM) (5 hours)
  • $1,350 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) (6 hours)
  • $1,350 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (PM) (6 hours)
  • $1,500 per group - Offshore trip (6 hours)
  • $1,500 per group - Offshore trip pm (6 hours)
  • $2,600 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore (12 hours)
  • $2,600 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Tuna/Wahoo/Swordfish (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Freebird Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
Trips booked with Freebird Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
Freebird Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
Freebird Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Flounder Gigging
Top targeted fish species with Freebird Charters include:
  • Catfish
  • Jack (African Pompano)
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Shrimp
  • Skate
  • Speckled Trout
  • Whiting