Red Eye Charters – Lil Red 

4.8/5 (193 reviews)
 
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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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 193 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (208)

Jake was awesome. I would definitely suggest asking for him
Jake was awesome. I would definitely suggest asking for him
First time ever...
+205

Angler rating

172
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

92%

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 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.
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Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
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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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Jim Fanning
Jim Fanning
5.0
Verified
Awesome
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore pm on August 18, 20254 adults1 child
We fished the 4 hour afternoon trip with Capt. Jake. He was awesome. We were on fish the entire trip, and an incredible variety - 2 big redfish, 2 blacktip shark, 3 sharpnose shark, 3 speckled trout, 2 mangrove snapper, 2 red snapper, 4 Spanish mackerel, 4 ladyfish, 1 catfish. Would highly recommend.
Reported catch:
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
1
Patrick Baker
Patrick Baker
5.0
Verified
Outstanding Captain!!!
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on July 31, 20252 adults
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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Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
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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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Trip availability and prices

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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: 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 193 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (208)

Jake was awesome. I would definitely suggest asking for him
Jake was awesome. I would definitely suggest asking for him
First time ever...
+205

Angler rating

172
9
6
2
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

92%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

94%

Caught fish

97%

Showing 1 - 5 of 193 reviews
Showing: 5 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.
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Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
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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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Jim Fanning
Jim Fanning
5.0
Verified
Awesome
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore pm on August 18, 20254 adults1 child
We fished the 4 hour afternoon trip with Capt. Jake. He was awesome. We were on fish the entire trip, and an incredible variety - 2 big redfish, 2 blacktip shark, 3 sharpnose shark, 3 speckled trout, 2 mangrove snapper, 2 red snapper, 4 Spanish mackerel, 4 ladyfish, 1 catfish. Would highly recommend.
Reported catch:
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
1
Patrick Baker
Patrick Baker
5.0
Verified
Outstanding Captain!!!
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on July 31, 20252 adults
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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Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
2
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
1

FAQs about Red Eye Charters – Lil Red

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
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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