Darknite Charters specializes in inshore fishing on the beautiful Alabama coast. Captain Richard targets a variety of species depending on the time of year and makes it a priority to help you catch fish and have fun in the process. All ages and experience levels are welcome. DarkNite Charters is confident in their ability to put you on the fish and implements a Catch Fish Guarantee. This means if you do not catch fish on your trip, you will be refunded your full amount!

You’ll be fishing on a 22’ Blazer that accommodates up to 4 guests. This bay boat is powered by a 200 HP Suzuki engine and a wireless trolling motor. Besides navigational electronics, the boat also features a live bait tank and a cooler.

Capt. Richard encourages his guests to experience a nighttime charter for Speckled Trout and Redfish. This can be some very exciting fishing and allows for numerous opportunities for trophy size catch. If you are an early bird rather than a night owl, try a day trip and get to see the historic Fort Morgan area while chasing Speckled Trout, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, and even have possibilities of Tripletail. You’ll be fishing with primarily live bait, but artificial lures can be used if desired.

All rods, tackle, bait, licenses, and fish cleaning are included with the trip. Tips are always appreciated but never anticipated. Coolers and ice will be provided but please bring drinks and snacks if desired. Please do not bring additional coolers. A cooler is provided and, to save on space, any additional coolers / ice chests will not be permitted on the boat. Alcoholic beverages are allowed, but no glass of any kind will be allowed on the boat.

If you’re bringing your children along, make sure to specify their age when you book. The captain will then be able to adjust your trip so that everyone enjoys it.

Darknite Charters welcomes you and your group aboard for a trip you’ll remember for a long time.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour- Intro to Fishing AM
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 1
    $250
    This trip is perfect for kids and beginners who just want something to stretch their line. We will stick to backwater bays and canals while targeting mangrove snapper, black drum, redfish, and speckled trout.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    2 Hour- Intro to Fishing PM
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 15
    $250
    This trip is perfect for kids and beginners who just want something to stretch their line. We will stick to backwater bays and canals while targeting mangrove snapper, black drum, redfish, and speckled trout.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Shark Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Aug 25 - Oct 15
    $400
    If your dream is catching the apex predator of the gulf, then this trip is for you. We will target sharks from 3' all the way up to 10'+. A big shark puts up a big fight so be prepared to strap into a harness and reel in one of the apex predators of the gulf. All sharks will be released after a quick picture.
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Night Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 16 - Oct 20
    $500
    On nighttime trips, you will target Trout and Redfish around dock lights in the Orange Beach area. This can be some fast-paced fishing and 100+ fish nights are not uncommon. These trips are in high demand, so book fast before the crew fills up! DarkNite Charters is confident in its ability to put you on the fish and implements a catch fish guarantee. This means if you do not catch fish on your trip, you will be refunded your full amount!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour- Afternoon/Night Combo Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $500
    Want to try some afternoon fishing and get on the action of fishing docklights? This trip is the best of both worlds. We will start fishing grass flats and oyster beds in the afternoon and then make a switch to fishing dock lights at night for speckled trout and redfish.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    4 Hour- Night/Daylight Combo Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $550
    Want to try some early morning fishing and get on the action of fishing docklights? This trip is the best of both worlds. We will start fishing dock lights at night for speckled trout and redfish and switch to grass flats, oyster beds, and jetties as the sun starts to come up for the early morning bite.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    Four Hour- Afternoon Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $500
    Enjoy an afternoon on the water catching fish in the Mobile Bay area. We will target a wide variety of species on this trip, and utilize numerous methods to help fill the box with fish.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
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FAQs about Darknite Charters

Darknite Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $250 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour- Intro to Fishing AM (2 hours)
  • $250 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour- Intro to Fishing PM (2 hours)
  • $400 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - Shark Fishing (3 hours)
  • $500 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Night Trip (4 hours)
  • $500 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour- Afternoon/Night Combo Trip (4 hours)
  • $500 per group, additional $50 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour- Night/Daylight Combo Trip (4 hours)
  • $500 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - Four Hour- Afternoon Trip (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Darknite Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

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

Darknite Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing (Weather Permitting)
  • Wreck Fishing

Darknite Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Darknite Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tripletail

Meet the Captain

Richard Franklin
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
63 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2021
Captain Richard has been fishing on the beautiful Alabama coast his whole life. He specializes in inshore fishing and loves to teach other people how to catch their trophies.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Blazer (Bay boat) originally built in 2006. Powered by a 200HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 38 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Weather Permitting
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Please list the age of children upon booking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 63 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (48)
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Inshore fishing with my three year old
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Catch intended fish
77%
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Alana K.
Statham, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Inshore fishing with my three year old

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour- Intro to Fishing PM on August 30, 2023
This was the best time for my little one and my husband and I. The captain was efficient, personable and helped my little one...
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Larry M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Shark Fishing on September 2, 2023
We had a great time with Captain Richard! He put us on some fish right away. Even though the weather conditions weren’t great,...
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Kalan M.
Mount Airy, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4hr night charter, new experience even for me

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Night Trip on July 12, 2023
Absolutely great charter for myself and my 2 kids. I am seasoned in charters and this was my first night charter. Captain did...
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Coyte H.
Guthrie, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Experience

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Shark Special on July 19, 2023
Captain Richard was perfect for our trip. Very informative, respectful, knowledgeable, & just all around great guide. Was a...
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Philip K.
Brookwood, AL
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Night fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Night Trip on July 3, 2023
The captain put us on fish immediately. We caught fish at every stop and capt. Richard was very helpful and knowledgeable....
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