Hey Boy II Charters 

4.8
(42 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 26619 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States–

Hey Boy II Charters 

Orange Beach, AL, United States
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36 ft
6
4.8
(42 reviews)

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Based out of Orange Beach, Hey Boy II is perfectly positioned to offer quality fishing charters to suit every level of experience. Captain Zack Gilbert knows nothing other than sea, having grown around water. He's delighted that he can do what he loves for a living and hopes to provide a memorable experience for every customer.

His 36' Topaz offshore sportfishing boat has room for 6 guests and is well-equipped to ensure you have a productive and safe fishing experience. With an air-conditioned cabin, a full restroom, and a grill on board, you won't be disappointed. Powered by twin Cummins diesel engines with 600 HP between them, the boat will take you to the best areas for offshore fishing trips in no time.

Capt. Zack offers bottom fishing and trolling trips, targeting a variety of local species including Red Snapper, Amberjack, Grouper, and King and Spanish Mackerel.

Of course, you will never know what will turn up on the end of your line, and catches such as the mighty Sailfish are not uncommon. Whatever you fancy, you're sure in for a great challenge and probably something more than just palatable for dinner.

You're in for a luxury trip with Capt. Zack. He and his first mate strive to make your trip the most memorable experience possible, and provide everything you need for a fishing trip of a lifetime.

With such rich waters to fish, and with so many different trips available, why not get on it right away? Join Hey Boy II Charters and have a fishing adventure to remember!

Based out of Orange Beach, Hey Boy II is perfectly positioned to offer quality fishing charters to suit every level of experience. Captain Zack Gilbert knows nothing other than sea, having grown around water. He's delighted that he can do what he loves for a living and hopes to provide a memorable experience for every customer.

His 36' Topaz offshore sportfishing boat has room for 6 guests and is well-equipped to ensure you have a productive and safe fishing experience. With an air-conditioned cabin, a full restroom, and a grill on board, you won't be disappointed. Powered by twin Cummins diesel engines with 600 HP between them, the boat will take you to the best areas for offshore fishing trips in no time.

Capt. Zack offers bottom fishing and trolling trips, targeting a variety of local species including Red Snapper, Amberjack, Grouper, and King and Spanish Mackerel.

Of course, you will never know what will turn up on the end of your line, and catches such as the mighty Sailfish are not uncommon. Whatever you fancy, you're sure in for a great challenge and probably something more than just palatable for dinner.

You're in for a luxury trip with Capt. Zack. He and his first mate strive to make your trip the most memorable experience possible, and provide everything you need for a fishing trip of a lifetime.

With such rich waters to fish, and with so many different trips available, why not get on it right away? Join Hey Boy II Charters and have a fishing adventure to remember!

Zack Gilbert
Captain
Zack Gilbert
18 years of experience
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2 adults • 0 children
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4 Hour – Trolling (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Feb 20 - Oct 31
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour – Trolling (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Jan 1
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Feb 20 - Oct 31
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Feb 20 - Oct 31
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Combo
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Feb 20 - Oct 31
US $1,850
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

4.8
42 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (59)

What anglers say

93%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

Reviews (42)

  • Kyle Ferguson
    Kyle Ferguson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2019
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    We had an absolute FANTASTI trip with Captain Zack!!!

    6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) on July 24, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

    Captain Zack and Jackson were amazing! We had a last minute cancellation with another charter due to weather and Captain Zack squeezed us in for an afternoon trip. we had a few first time anglers and they eased them into it seamlessly. We made lasting memories and caught lots of amazing fish!! We will definitely be returning customers.

  • Randall Bearden
    Randall Bearden
    Repeat angler
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great 8 hr fishing trip!!

    8 Hour Trip – Combo on September 19, 2026 • 5 adults

    Captain Zack put us on alot of fish, and we caught some nice ones. My crew of 5 people had a great time catching over 60 fish!! Thanks Zack! We'll be seing you again asap!

  • Ashley Handley
    Ashley Handley
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great trip with family

    6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) on August 4, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children

    our family of 6 had an amazing tine wirh Zach and Jackson ! we all caught fish and had a blast. even my 4 yesr okd had fun and helped reel some in. boat was clean and all equipment great.

  • Patrick Obrien
    Patrick Obrien
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Experience!

    6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) on July 28, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    We caught our limit of red snapper and some bonus fish as well! Highly recommend for anyone who wants to go home with a cooler full of fish!

  • Jeremiah Palmer
    Jeremiah Palmer
    Repeat angler
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2024
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    8 Hour Trip – Combo on July 25, 2026 • 3 adults

    This was the best offshore fishing that we came across here in Orange Beach. Thanks captain, we’re most definitely coming back.

  • Kyra Loberg
    Kyra Loberg
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2021
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    awesome time!

    8 Hour Trip – Combo on October 4, 2026 • 3 adults

    We had a great time! They recorded a proposal for us and showed my family a great time!

  • Joulieta Bonvillain
    Joulieta Bonvillain
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Please consider this crew.

    6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) on August 7, 2025 • 5 adults

    We had a great time with captain Zack and he knew where the fish was. The seas weee rough, it was rocking pretty hard on the water, but despite my daughter’s fear and mine…. My husband, older fighter and son were catching. We have been on other charter trips and this by far was the most humble crew and most understanding of our situation. Please give these guys a try!!!!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts not judging our scared hearts!!!! No we ding get sick!!! No we don’t get motion sickness!!! It was just rough waters and this mom’s heart was afraid. Thank you again. Fun was had!!!

  • Daniel Pickett
    Daniel Pickett
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    5 stars

    6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) on June 18, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 child

    Good time on the water. Caught a lot of fish. Highly recommend

  • Lori Krauss
    Lori Krauss
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Best day ever!

    6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (PM) on July 3, 2022 • 6 adults

    We had an amazing time with Zack and Austin ! I'd give them 10 stars if I could. Highly recommend this charter and we will use every time we come back !!!

  • Heidi Hitt
    Heidi Hitt
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with Captain Zack and Austin

    4 Hour – Trolling (AM) on August 3, 2021 • 6 adults

    I strongly encourage you to book a fishing trip with Captain Zack and Austin! We had the best time! I wish we had booked an all day trip instead of just a half a day. We had so much fun we could have kept going! Thanks so much for everything! Heidi, Jimmy, Bailee, Dalton and Makenzie

FAQs about Hey Boy II Charters

Hey Boy II Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour – Trolling (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour – Trolling (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,850 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Combo (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Hey Boy II Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
  • Radio
Trips booked with Hey Boy II Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We do live bait fish)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No fish cleaning charge as long as you take care of the deckhand with his tip)
  • First mate (Our deckhand helps during the trip with baiting the hooks and taking fish off the hook. He also cleans and bags all fish filets for no additional charge. Customary tip is suggested at 20% of total trip cost.)
  • Fishing license (All license, bait and tackle are included with the trip)
Hey Boy II Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing (Depending on the trip booked we will be anywhere from 10 to 30 miles offshore )
  • Reef fishing
Hey Boy II Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Hey Boy II Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

Zack Gilbert
Zack Gilbert
Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
43 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since March 2016
Captain Zack Gilbert grew up in Pensacola, Florida, and has spent his whole life on the water. He's a real fishing enthusiast and is delighted that he has been able to turn his passion into work. He has been fishing professionally since 2008 and aims to provide a safe and memorable experience on every fishing trip.
Zack Gilbert
Zack Gilbert
Fully verified
6
reports
43
reviews
2016
member since
~3h
response
Captain Zack Gilbert grew up in Pensacola, Florida, and has spent his whole life on the water. He's a real fishing enthusiast and is delighted that he has been able to turn his passion into work. He has been fishing professionally since 2008 and aims to provide a safe and memorable experience on every fishing trip.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • Family group displaying assorted reef fish on a nighttime marina dock, with a young angler posing beside a mounted catch board.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Kyra L.
    Kyra L.
    We had a great time! They recorded a proposal for us and showed my family a great time!
  • A group of five anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying several Red Snapper at a marina in Orange Beach, Alabama.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Randall B.
    Randall B.
    Captain Zack put us on alot of fish, and we caught some nice ones. My crew of 5 people had a great time catching over 60 fish!! Thanks Zack! We'll be seing you again asap!
  • A young child stands beside a catch board displaying several fish, including Snapper, at Zeke's Marina in Orange Beach, Alabama.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Ashley H.
    Ashley H.
    our family of 6 had an amazing tine wirh Zach and Jackson ! we all caught fish and had a blast. even my 4 yesr okd had fun and helped reel some in. boat was clean and all equipment great.
  • Two young anglers proudly displaying a large Red Snapper on a fishing charter in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Patrick O.
    Patrick O.
    We caught our limit of red snapper and some bonus fish as well! Highly recommend for anyone who wants to go home with a cooler full of fish!
  • Group of anglers posing beside a dockside catch board displaying multiple red snapper and other reef fish, with additional fish collected in a large bin.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Red Snapper
    Jeremiah P.
    Jeremiah P.
    This was the best offshore fishing that we came across here in Orange Beach. Thanks captain, we’re most definitely coming back.
  • Young angler displaying two caught fish aboard a center-console fishing boat, with the helm, seating, and offshore water visible.
    Fish 1
    Red Grouper
    Kyle F.
    Kyle F.
    Captain Zack and Jackson were amazing! We had a last minute cancellation with another charter due to weather and Captain Zack squeezed us in for an afternoon trip. we had a few first time anglers and they eased them into it seamlessly. We made lasting memories and caught lots of amazing fish!! We will definitely be returning customers.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Red Snapper on the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Come enjoy a day on the water and good meal afterwards.
  • Three anglers display large red snapper aboard an offshore fishing boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    We are having fun catching red snappers, different varieties of snappers and some trolling fish.
  • Three anglers aboard a boat proudly holding large red snapper over open ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Snapper season is here and they are biting. Grab the family and create some memories!
  • A great blue heron perched on the side of a boat, with a scenic waterfront view in the background, showcasing a peaceful fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Joulieta B.
    Joulieta B.
    We had a great time with captain Zack and he knew where the fish was. The seas weee rough, it was rocking pretty hard on the water, but despite my daughter’s fear and mine…. My husband, older fighter and son were catching. We have been on other charter trips and this by far was the most humble crew and most understanding of our situation. Please give these guys a try!!!!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts not judging our scared hearts!!!! No we ding get sick!!! No we don’t get motion sickness!!! It was just rough waters and this mom’s heart was afraid. Thank you again. Fun was had!!!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
1982
Boat manufacturer
Topaz
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins diesel
Powered by
2 x 600HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed bathroom
Air conditioning
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Ice box
Radio
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We do live bait fish
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No fish cleaning charge as long as you take care of the deckhand with his tip
First mate
Our deckhand helps during the trip with baiting the hooks and taking fish off the hook. He also cleans and bags all fish filets for no additional charge. Customary tip is suggested at 20% of total trip cost.
Fishing license
All license, bait and tackle are included with the trip

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Our charters are kid friendly and encouraged
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Orange Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bull)Shark (Bull)
Snapper (Lane)Snapper (Lane)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)Snapper (Vermilion)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Triggerfish (Gray)Triggerfish (Gray)

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