Red Eye Charters – Lil Red 

4.8/5 (180 reviews)
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State licensed
 Retreat Lane 511, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, United States
 
State licensed
4.8/5 (180 reviews)
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Retreat Lane 511
Gulf Shores, AL, United States
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Make the most of your time in Gulf Shores and go fishing with Red Eye Charters. Having logged many hours on these tides, our Captains can tell you all about the local fishery.

Around here, fishing is popular for Kingfish, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Blacktip Shark, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, Red Snapper, and more if conditions are right. On these trips, you can expect to drift and bottom fish using light tackle. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Now that’s dinner!

Lil Red is a 24’ Kenner bay boat. It is a 1998 hull redone in the spring of 2023. This boat provides fishing opportunities to those who want to stay closer to shore and use light tackle to catch a variety of fish. Lil Red has a capacity for 4 passengers and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. A few items to bring include snacks, drinks, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation. Avoid hard liquor and glass bottles.

Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself. Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Now and then, the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. Time to make it happen with Red Eye Charters!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 180 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (197)

August fishing trip
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Angler rating

161
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

91%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

94%

Caught fish

97%

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Showing: 5 of 180 reviews
Mike L.
Mike L.
5.0/5

Aug 7, 2025

3 Hour Trip – Nearshore pm

Great Memories Made

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Wonderful trip overall. Captain started trip off with great communication letting us know he had a cancellation and had flexibility with starting trip earlier. Captain got us on fish, and ensured all four anglers got on fish. Captain was friendly and was genuinely pleased to hear that we were having a great experience. Overall, highly recommend.

Wonderful trip overall. Captain started trip off with great communication letting us know he had a cancellation and had flexibility...  

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Patrick B.
Patrick B.
5.0/5

Jul 31, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM)

Outstanding Captain!!!

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We had an INCREDIBLE trip with Captain Jake. We limited out on trophy trout in less than an hour! Jake is awesome with kids and a hoot to fish with. If you want to take kids the inshore trip with Captain Jake is perfect. What an absolute blast!!! We will be back.

We had an INCREDIBLE trip with Captain Jake. We limited out on trophy trout in less than an hour! Jake is awesome with kids and...  

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 Patrick B. recommends Red Eye Charters – Lil Red
2 persons find this review helpful

Matt F.
Matt F.
5.0/5

May 30, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM)

Red Eye For the Win

VERIFIED

Captain Jerry was amazing! This was our first time saltwater fishing & Captain Jerry put us on fish immediately! He taught us how to catch, kept our hooks baited & our fish in the cooler! He is also very personable & knowledgeable about the area. When we returned to the dock, he quickly cleaned our haul & we enjoyed eating our catch that night! We cannot wait to book with Red Eye & Captain Jerry again!

Captain Jerry was amazing! This was our first time saltwater fishing & Captain Jerry put us on fish immediately! He taught us...  

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Terrence J.
Terrence J.
5.0/5

Apr 10, 2025

2 hour mid morning

Awesome Trip

VERIFIED

My 9 year old son wanted to go ocean fishing while on Spring Break in gulf Shores. I found Red Eye Charters when searching online and it was a great experience. We did the near shore experience and will definitely be back for one of the longer trips and bigger fish. Captain Jerry was a great guide and we learned a lot about the Gulf, natural gas rugs in the water, the fish, etc. If you're thinking about booking a trip, do it!

My 9 year old son wanted to go ocean fishing while on Spring Break in gulf Shores. I found Red Eye Charters when searching online...  

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 Terrence J. recommends Red Eye Charters – Lil Red

Matt B.
Matt B.
5.0/5

Aug 4, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM)

Big Fish, Great Captain

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Fished the 4 hour morning trip. It was a rainy Monday morning and he did his best to put us on fish. We hooked and landed some big fish, highlighted with all the Reds being over the slot limit. Definitely will use him again.

Fished the 4 hour morning trip. It was a rainy Monday morning and he did his best to put us on fish. We hooked and landed some...  

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Trip availability and prices

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2 hour afternoon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
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US $350 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3 Hour Trip – Nearshore (Mid-day)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3 Hour Trip – Nearshore pm
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (Mid-day)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore pm
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 hour Red Snapper morning trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip May 24 - Sep 1 (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 hour Red Snapper midday trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 24 - Sep 1 (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 hour Red Snapper Afternoon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
Seasonal trip Mar 24 - Sep 1 (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 180 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (197)

August fishing trip
August fishing trip
August fishing trip
+194

Angler rating

161
7
6
2
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

91%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

94%

Caught fish

97%

Showing 1 - 5 of 180 reviews
Showing: 5 of 180 reviews
Mike L.
Mike L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Memories Made

VERIFIED
NEW

3 Hour Trip – Nearshore pm on August 7, 2025

Wonderful trip overall. Captain started trip off with great communication letting us know he had a cancellation and had flexibility with starting trip earlier. Captain got us on fish, and ensured all four anglers got on fish. Captain was friendly and was genuinely pleased to hear that we were having a great experience. Overall, highly recommend.

Wonderful trip overall. Captain started trip off with great communication letting us know he had a cancellation and had flexibility with starting trip earlier. Captain got us on fish, and ensured all four anglers got on fish. Captain was friendly and was genuinely pleased to hear that we were having a great experience. Overall, highly recommend.  

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Patrick B.
Patrick B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Outstanding Captain!!!

VERIFIED
NEW

4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on July 31, 2025

We had an INCREDIBLE trip with Captain Jake. We limited out on trophy trout in less than an hour! Jake is awesome with kids and a hoot to fish with. If you want to take kids the inshore trip with Captain Jake is perfect. What an absolute blast!!! We will be back.

We had an INCREDIBLE trip with Captain Jake. We limited out on trophy trout in less than an hour! Jake is awesome with kids and a hoot to fish with. If you want to take kids the inshore trip with Captain Jake is perfect. What an absolute blast!!! We will be back.  

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Matt F.
Matt F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Red Eye For the Win

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on May 30, 2025

Captain Jerry was amazing! This was our first time saltwater fishing & Captain Jerry put us on fish immediately! He taught us how to catch, kept our hooks baited & our fish in the cooler! He is also very personable & knowledgeable about the area. When we returned to the dock, he quickly cleaned our haul & we enjoyed eating our catch that night! We cannot wait to book with Red Eye & Captain Jerry again!

Captain Jerry was amazing! This was our first time saltwater fishing & Captain Jerry put us on fish immediately! He taught us how to catch, kept our hooks baited & our fish in the cooler! He is also very personable & knowledgeable about the area. When we returned to the dock, he quickly cleaned our haul & we enjoyed eating our catch that night! We cannot wait to book with Red Eye & Captain Jerry again!  

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 Matt F. recommends Red Eye Charters – Lil Red
1 person finds this review helpful

Terrence J.
Terrence J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome Trip

VERIFIED

2 hour mid morning on April 10, 2025

My 9 year old son wanted to go ocean fishing while on Spring Break in gulf Shores. I found Red Eye Charters when searching online and it was a great experience. We did the near shore experience and will definitely be back for one of the longer trips and bigger fish. Captain Jerry was a great guide and we learned a lot about the Gulf, natural gas rugs in the water, the fish, etc. If you're thinking about booking a trip, do it!

My 9 year old son wanted to go ocean fishing while on Spring Break in gulf Shores. I found Red Eye Charters when searching online and it was a great experience. We did the near shore experience and will definitely be back for one of the longer trips and bigger fish. Captain Jerry was a great guide and we learned a lot about the Gulf, natural gas rugs in the water, the fish, etc. If you're thinking about booking a trip, do it!  

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 Terrence J. recommends Red Eye Charters – Lil Red

Matt B.
Matt B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Big Fish, Great Captain

VERIFIED
NEW

4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on August 4, 2025

Fished the 4 hour morning trip. It was a rainy Monday morning and he did his best to put us on fish. We hooked and landed some big fish, highlighted with all the Reds being over the slot limit. Definitely will use him again.

Fished the 4 hour morning trip. It was a rainy Monday morning and he did his best to put us on fish. We hooked and landed some big fish, highlighted with all the Reds being over the slot limit. Definitely will use him again.  

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FAQs about Red Eye Charters – Lil Red

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
1998
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Kenner
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots
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