Ricochet Charters 

4.8/5 (161 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, United States

Ricochet Charters 

 
Federally permitted
4.8/5 (161 reviews)
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Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL, United States

After years of operating charter boats for other people and after lots of work and persistence, Captain “Ricochet Jay” Andrews succeeded in buying his own boat. Now, he runs year-round fishing trips the way he always wanted – suitable for anglers of all skill levels and family-friendly. He’s happy to accommodate more adult friendly trips where both smoking and drinking are okay, and the music is much louder!

Your trip starts on a 31’ Grady White boat that accommodates up to 6 guests. This center console is geared up with the latest navigational electronics. Powered by twin 300 Yamaha engines, she’ll take you to where the fish are fast, so you’ll have more time fishing. To make this experience comfortable during a long trip, there’s also a private toilet.

Throughout the year, you can take a trolling trip and target Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish, Cobia, Jack Crevalle, and many more. However, the peak of the season is in June, July, August, and September when Red Snapper is in season. Your fishing equipment, including rods, reels, lures, and bait is fully covered by the captain. Feel free to bring a small cooler for your snacks and drinks. If you enjoy your fishing experience,  a 18-22% gratuity of the total trip cost is customary, appreciated, and expected, because the mate/deckhand works for tips only.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 161 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (119)

Great Captain and great trip!
Great Captain and great trip!
Awesome Trip
+116

Angler rating

138
9
6
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

92%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

97%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

92%

Caught fish

97%

Showing 1 - 5 of 161 reviews
Showing: 5 of 161 reviews
Kevin M.
Kevin M.
5.0/5

Jul 8, 2025

4 Hour - Red Snapper Trip (AM)

Great family trip & highly recommend!

VERIFIED

We all had a great time. It was a family trip, my 2 daughters, 2 sons, & 11 yr old grandson.First time out for them. We all began catching fish as soon as we got to our locations & dropped lines! Captain Jay & crew were very respectful, knowledgeable , & helpful on the trip. They were very safety minded & explained where how to board, where to sit, etc before we took off & rules etc as different conditions occured. Again we all had a great experience! Thanks again, both Captain J & Crew!

We all had a great time. It was a family trip, my 2 daughters, 2 sons, & 11 yr old grandson.First time out for them. We all began...  

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 9, 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words Kevin! I love to have y’all back anytime! Please feel free to call Ricochet Charters again!!

Brian K.
Brian K.
5.0/5

Jul 11, 2025

6 Hour- Red Snapper Trip (AM)

Awesome family fishing trip!

VERIFIED

We caught our limit on snapper! My son caught an amberjack and brother caught a 6’ bull shark. Had a great time! Will be back and I highly recommend this trip to others! Captain James and his deck hand David did a great job!

We caught our limit on snapper! My son caught an amberjack and brother caught a 6’ bull shark. Had a great time! Will be back...  

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Replied on July 12, 2025
Thanks so much for the kind words! Love to have y’all back anytime!

Kevin O.
Kevin O.
5.0/5

Aug 6, 2025

6 Hour - Red Snapper Trip (AM)

Great day!!

VERIFIED

Had a great day fishing with Captain Jay and first mate Matt. We caught our limit for red snapper. My son and I learned alot about proper fishing techniques for offshore fishing. Would highly recommend these guys.

Had a great day fishing with Captain Jay and first mate Matt. We caught our limit for red snapper. My son and I learned alot...  

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Replied on August 12, 2025
Thanks so very much Kevin!!! We'd love to have y'all come back to see us at Ricochet Charters anytime!!! Hope you enjoy the fish.

Greg R.
Greg R.
5.0/5

Jul 21, 2025

4 Hour - Red Snapper Trip (AM)

Awesome Trip

VERIFIED

We took two adults and four kids from 11-14 out to catch some snapper. We were put on the fish immediately and caught our limit! The captain and first mate were great working with the young kids. Would highly recommend.

We took two adults and four kids from 11-14 out to catch some snapper. We were put on the fish immediately and caught our limit!...  

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Replied on July 22, 2025
Thank you so VERY much for the kind words! Ricochet Jay and crew would love to have y'all back anytime!

Tina J.
Tina J.
5.0/5

Aug 7, 2025

6 Hour - Red Snapper Trip (AM)

Great Captain and great trip!

VERIFIED

The Captain is knowledgeable and got us to the fish quickly. We had a great trip and caught red snapper and a cobia. Very memorable!

The Captain is knowledgeable and got us to the fish quickly. We had a great trip and caught red snapper and a cobia. Very memorable!...  

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 8, 2025
Thanks so much Lisa! Love to have y'all back anytime! We'll keep the big fish on the dock next time.! Thanks for the review!

Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour - Red Snapper Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 15
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour - Red Snapper Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 15
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour - Red Snapper Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 15
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US $1,400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour - Red Snapper Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 15
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US $1,400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Offshore Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Red Snapper/Shark Combo
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $2,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Offshore Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $2,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Offshore Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $2,800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Offshore Tuna
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $3,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 161 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (119)

Great Captain and great trip!
Great Captain and great trip!
Awesome Trip
+116

Angler rating

138
9
6
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

92%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

97%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

92%

Caught fish

97%

Showing 1 - 5 of 161 reviews
Showing: 5 of 161 reviews
Kevin M.
Kevin M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great family trip & highly recommend!

VERIFIED

4 Hour - Red Snapper Trip (AM) on July 8, 2025

We all had a great time. It was a family trip, my 2 daughters, 2 sons, & 11 yr old grandson.First time out for them. We all began catching fish as soon as we got to our locations & dropped lines! Captain Jay & crew were very respectful, knowledgeable , & helpful on the trip. They were very safety minded & explained where how to board, where to sit, etc before we took off & rules etc as different conditions occured. Again we all had a great experience! Thanks again, both Captain J & Crew!

We all had a great time. It was a family trip, my 2 daughters, 2 sons, & 11 yr old grandson.First time out for them. We all began catching fish as soon as we got to our locations & dropped lines! Captain Jay & crew were very respectful, knowledgeable , & helpful on the trip. They were very safety minded & explained where how to board, where to sit, etc before we took off & rules etc as different conditions occured. Again we all had a great experience! Thanks again, both Captain J & Crew!  

 Kevin M. recommends Ricochet Charters

Mark review as helpful

undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 9, 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words Kevin! I love to have y’all back anytime! Please feel free to call Ricochet Charters again!!

Brian K.
Brian K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome family fishing trip!

VERIFIED

6 Hour- Red Snapper Trip (AM) on July 11, 2025

We caught our limit on snapper! My son caught an amberjack and brother caught a 6’ bull shark. Had a great time! Will be back and I highly recommend this trip to others! Captain James and his deck hand David did a great job!

We caught our limit on snapper! My son caught an amberjack and brother caught a 6’ bull shark. Had a great time! Will be back and I highly recommend this trip to others! Captain James and his deck hand David did a great job!  

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 12, 2025
Thanks so much for the kind words! Love to have y’all back anytime!

Kevin O.
Kevin O.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day!!

VERIFIED

6 Hour - Red Snapper Trip (AM) on August 6, 2025

Had a great day fishing with Captain Jay and first mate Matt. We caught our limit for red snapper. My son and I learned alot about proper fishing techniques for offshore fishing. Would highly recommend these guys.

Had a great day fishing with Captain Jay and first mate Matt. We caught our limit for red snapper. My son and I learned alot about proper fishing techniques for offshore fishing. Would highly recommend these guys.  

 Kevin O. recommends Ricochet Charters

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 12, 2025
Thanks so very much Kevin!!! We'd love to have y'all come back to see us at Ricochet Charters anytime!!! Hope you enjoy the fish.

Greg R.
Greg R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome Trip

VERIFIED

4 Hour - Red Snapper Trip (AM) on July 21, 2025

We took two adults and four kids from 11-14 out to catch some snapper. We were put on the fish immediately and caught our limit! The captain and first mate were great working with the young kids. Would highly recommend.

We took two adults and four kids from 11-14 out to catch some snapper. We were put on the fish immediately and caught our limit! The captain and first mate were great working with the young kids. Would highly recommend.  

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 Greg R. recommends Ricochet Charters

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 22, 2025
Thank you so VERY much for the kind words! Ricochet Jay and crew would love to have y'all back anytime!

Tina J.
Tina J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Captain and great trip!

VERIFIED

6 Hour - Red Snapper Trip (AM) on August 7, 2025

The Captain is knowledgeable and got us to the fish quickly. We had a great trip and caught red snapper and a cobia. Very memorable!

The Captain is knowledgeable and got us to the fish quickly. We had a great trip and caught red snapper and a cobia. Very memorable!  

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 Tina J. recommends Ricochet Charters

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 8, 2025
Thanks so much Lisa! Love to have y'all back anytime! We'll keep the big fish on the dock next time.! Thanks for the review!

FAQs about Ricochet Charters

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
2001
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Grady White
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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