Southern Charters 

4.8
(37 reviews)
 
State licensed
 East 2nd Avenue 100, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, United States

Southern Charters 

Gulf Shores, AL, United States
24 ft
6
4.8
(37 reviews)

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Make the most of your time in Fort Morgan and go fishing with Southern Charters. Captain Zach will be your guide, bringing aboard their sportfishing experience.

There's no guarantee when you're fishing, but just some of the species you can catch around here include Sheepshead, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, and more if conditions are right. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. You're welcome to bring snacks to keep up those energy levels!

You'll be casting lines from a 24' Ranger bay boat with space for 6 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, along with lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

It's recommended to bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Southern Charters will make it easy for you to go fishing in Fort Morgan. So, how about booking that trip?

Make the most of your time in Fort Morgan and go fishing with Southern Charters. Captain Zach will be your guide, bringing aboard their sportfishing experience.

There's no guarantee when you're fishing, but just some of the species you can catch around here include Sheepshead, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, and more if conditions are right. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. You're welcome to bring snacks to keep up those energy levels!

You'll be casting lines from a 24' Ranger bay boat with space for 6 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, along with lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

It's recommended to bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Southern Charters will make it easy for you to go fishing in Fort Morgan. So, how about booking that trip?

Zach Rowe
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Trip availability and prices

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2 Hour Trip – Intro To Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Sheepshead
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
3 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM, 1:00 PM)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Sheepshead
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Sheepshead
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Red Snapper
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM)
Snapper (Red)
US $850
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Trip – Red Snapper
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+1
US $950
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.8
37 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (44)

What anglers say

92%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (37)

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SIDDHARTH SHAH
SIDDHARTH SHAH
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
Captain Zach made it work
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on June 13, 20264 adults

it’s never good to get a phone call from your Captain at 4:20 in the morning, but unfortunately that’s what happened. It seemed that there was no live shrimp available. We postpone the trip for a few hours for her to try to search for something unfortunately it was not available. He did offer to cancel it, but ended up taking us to some red snapper holes. He was incredibly apologetic and did everything he could to make sure we caught fish. We did catch some snapper, limit is only two per person and the captains no longer allowed to count towards the total. . Captin‘s acted absolutely everything you could to make the insure trip that I wanted to go on still successful. Unfortunately, there were things that were beyond anyone’s control, but he did everything he could to make sure we had a good time on the water. i would use him again.

Zach Rowe
Response from Captain

We are glad we were able to get yall out on the water and hope to see yall again soon.

Chad Robertson
Chad Robertson
Member since 2026
5.0
Great trips
3 Hour Trip – Inshore on May 28, 2026

We booked a couple trips with captain Zach. First trip we headed out to red snapper country and caught a nice 27lb beast. My son was able to catch a couple and we limited out fast. Second trip was all about the littles. 10 and 9 year old wanted to catch more. Zach did great teaching them how to cast and bait a hook. We caught several species. We filled our freezer. Kids had a blast. Zach was amazing and ended the trip letting the kids see dolphins up close and personal.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Zach Rowe
Response from Captain

We are glad we got to get you on the water and let your kids have a great time. i try to make sure the kids are happy and take more time with them. i hope to see yall again in the future

Jacob Fry
Jacob Fry
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Red Snapper Experience
4 Hour Trip – Red Snapper - 7:00 AM on June 23, 20263 adults

Captian Zach was a super normal good guy you’d want to go fishing with even if it wasnt a charter. Guy also happened to definitely know how to fish his ass off. Let us catch and release to catch bigger fish rather than just going out, getting our limit and coming back. Me and the boys had a great time and will definitely be booking with him for future trips!

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Zach Rowe
Response from Captain

we are glad to hear that yall had a great time and hope to see yall again

Mike Hand
Mike Hand
us
Kansas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Had s blast! Our Captain Zach did a great job!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore - 9:00 AM on August 3, 20266 adults

Our experience with Zach was great! Nearly caught our limit on Snapper - which we ate at Mikee’s - delicious! Also saw a 12 ft bull shark (which took two of our fish - bit one in half!) and a sea turtle while we were out. Highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves to fish!

Zach Rowe
Response from Captain

thank yall for coming hope to see yall again

Chris King
Chris King
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great 3hr trip
3 Hour Trip – Inshore - 1:00 PM on July 7, 20261 adult1 child

We had a great time on our trip Thursday morning. We went out at 6:00 am and brought in a ton of fish. Everyone on the boat had a great time and we came back with some BIG red snapper. Zach and his crew were so helpful on this trip and really made it a great experience. We will definitely do this again!!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Zach Rowe
Response from Captain

We are glad we were able to get yall out on the water and have some fun catching snapper. We hope to see yall again in the future

FAQs about Southern Charters

Southern Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Intro To Fishing (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Intro To Fishing - 1:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Intro To Fishing - 11:00 AM (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Intro To Fishing - 11:30 AM (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Intro To Fishing - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Intro To Fishing - 2:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Intro To Fishing - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Intro To Fishing - 7:00 AM (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore - 1:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore - 11:00 AM (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore - 11:30 AM (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore - 12:30 PM (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore - 7:00 AM (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore - 10:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore - 11:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore - 11:30 AM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore - 7:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore - 8:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore - 8:30 AM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore - 9:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Red Snapper - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Red Snapper - 11:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Red Snapper - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Red Snapper - 6:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Red Snapper - 7:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Red Snapper - 7:30 AM (4 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (5 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Red Snapper - 1:30 PM (5 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Red Snapper - 11:30 AM (5 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Red Snapper - 12:30 PM (5 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Red Snapper - 6:30 AM (5 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Red Snapper - 7:00 AM (5 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Red Snapper - 7:30 AM (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Southern Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Southern Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We do not fish for live bait. We provide live bait that is included in the price of the trip!)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and filleting fish is included in the price!)
  • Fishing license (Every passenger that gets on the boat is covered to fish by the captains license!)
Southern Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
Southern Charters offers the following fishing technique:
  • Light tackle
Top targeted fish species with Southern Charters include:
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your captain

Zach Rowe
Zach Rowe

Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States

4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
37 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2026
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Operating a 24' Ranger Bay boat with a 275hp Mercury Verado. Capt. Zach ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Fort Morgan, Alabama. We are excited and ready to get you and your family out on the water and get some great catches! Wether you are an experienced angler or new to fishing their is something for everyone! We have everything you need to get the greatest catch. If you are ready to get out on the water book your trip today!

Our Team
Zach R.

Zach R.

Captain

Zach Rowe
Zach Rowe
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
4
reports
37
reviews
2026
member since
~1h
response
Operating a 24' Ranger Bay boat with a 275hp Mercury Verado. Capt. Zach ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Fort Morgan, Alabama. We are excited and ready to get you and your family out on the water and get some great catches! Wether you are an experienced angler or new to fishing their is something for everyone! We have everything you need to get the greatest catch. If you are ready to get out on the water book your trip today!
The crew
Zach R.
Zach R.
Captain

The fish you can target

King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel

Real catches by this captain

  • Fishing with Zach
    Eli H.
    Eli H.
  • Great Trip
    Tom A.
    Tom A.
  • captain Zach was amazing!  He was so invested in making our trip fantastic!
    Gary E.
    Gary E.
  • Great 3hr trip
    K.c. K.
    K.c. K.
  • July fishing trip
    Buddy S.
    Buddy S.
  • Geeat trip!!
    Michael R.
    Michael R.
  • Great Red Snapper Experience
    Jacob F.
    Jacob F.
  • Fishing with Zach
    Emily F.
    Emily F.
  • Captain Zach made it work
    Siddharth S.
    Siddharth S.
  • great trip!
    Josh Y.
    Josh Y.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2007
Boat manufacturer
Ranger
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 275HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We do not fish for live bait. We provide live bait that is included in the price of the trip!
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning and filleting fish is included in the price!
Fishing license
Every passenger that gets on the boat is covered to fish by the captains license!

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

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
The preferred age limit of kids on the boat is 2 years old and up.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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

 PayPal

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Gulf Shores right now

King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel

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