Red Eye Charters – Lil Red 

4.8/5 (193 reviews)
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State licensed
 Retreat Lane 511, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, United States

Red Eye Charters – Lil Red 

 
State licensed
4.8/5 (193 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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Rating

4.8
193 reviews
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4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (208)

Jake was awesome. I would definitely suggest asking for him
Jake was awesome. I would definitely suggest asking for him
First time ever...
First time ever...
Big fish & Big fun
Big fish & Big fun
+202

What anglers say

92%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

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Sammy Simpson
Sammy Simpson
5.0
Verified
First time ever...
3 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on October 10, 20252 adults
First time taking my 12 year old son on a boat in the ocean. Captain Gary was local and lived her all his life. Very knowledgeable. Took us out and found a school of snapper and started realing them in after 1st cast. He took us to another location and we fished for spanish mackerel and caught them also. What an amazing way to spend the afternoon alone with my son and I and the captain. The sunset was awesome.
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Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
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Matt Fisher
Matt Fisher
5.0
Verified
Red Eye For the Win
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on May 30, 20252 adults
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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Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
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Terrence Jernigan
Terrence Jernigan
5.0
Verified
Awesome Trip
2 hour mid morning on April 10, 20252 adults1 child
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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Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
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Ian Chandler
Ian Chandler
5.0
Verified
Big fish & Big fun
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on September 27, 20252 adults
Captain Jake from red eye was great. He was very knowlegable and fun to fish with. He made sure we got on several different species of fish fast and got our fish cleaned and bagged for us. We will be back for sure
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Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Blacktip Shark
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Mike Lawson
Mike Lawson
5.0
Verified
Great Memories Made
3 Hour Trip – Nearshore pm on August 7, 20254 adults
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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Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
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Trip availability and prices

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March 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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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: 2 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: 2 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: 2 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: 2 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: 2 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: 2 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: 2 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: 2 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: 2 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: 2 people
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Rating

4.8
193 reviews
5
172
4
9
3
6
2
2
1
1
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (208)

Jake was awesome. I would definitely suggest asking for him
Jake was awesome. I would definitely suggest asking for him
First time ever...
First time ever...
Big fish & Big fun
Big fish & Big fun
+202

What anglers say

92%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (193)

Filter
Showing 15 of 193 reviews
Sammy Simpson
Sammy Simpson
5.0
Verified
First time ever...
3 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on October 10, 20252 adults
First time taking my 12 year old son on a boat in the ocean. Captain Gary was local and lived her all his life. Very knowledgeable. Took us out and found a school of snapper and started realing them in after 1st cast. He took us to another location and we fished for spanish mackerel and caught them also. What an amazing way to spend the afternoon alone with my son and I and the captain. The sunset was awesome.
Review media 0
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
0
Matt Fisher
Matt Fisher
5.0
Verified
Red Eye For the Win
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on May 30, 20252 adults
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!
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
1
Terrence Jernigan
Terrence Jernigan
5.0
Verified
Awesome Trip
2 hour mid morning on April 10, 20252 adults1 child
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!
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
0
Ian Chandler
Ian Chandler
5.0
Verified
Big fish & Big fun
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on September 27, 20252 adults
Captain Jake from red eye was great. He was very knowlegable and fun to fish with. He made sure we got on several different species of fish fast and got our fish cleaned and bagged for us. We will be back for sure
Review media 0
Review media 1
Review media 2
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Blacktip Shark
0
Mike Lawson
Mike Lawson
5.0
Verified
Great Memories Made
3 Hour Trip – Nearshore pm on August 7, 20254 adults
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.
Review media 0
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Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
0

FAQs about Red Eye Charters – Lil Red

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The fish you can target

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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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