What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama for the first time?

Find your own charter by word of mouth. Most people in the area know the charters and will recommend someone that will actually take you out to catch some fish.

Take the dramamine. It was calm out there but we still bumped up and down a good bit. Dramamine is your friend

If you are going to do inshore fishing do your best to not pick a windy day if possible. The churned up water impacts water clarity and your fishing.

Todd Brice was great taking us out to fish .we enjoyed our trip we released the fish we caught .he was very nice and helpful. I well definitely book with him again.

Chastain Ron put us on the fish all day had a blast even hooked up on a couple that were so big that they broke the line and bent the hook out. Caught our limit on big Spanish Macs and a few red fish

Sheepshead were spawning and in abundant supply. Reds were also uncharacteristically schooled up and easy to catch. Plenty of action.

Check the dates carefully, because it sounds like several different species spawn in a short period in spring. Really good options to catch a few different types of fish.

Find a Captain with great reviews and recommendation from local rental company reps.

Absolutely recommend for first time or for experienced fisherman. Highly recommend Captain Randy.

You can’t predict the weather or how the fish will bite, so he prepared for anything.

Yes it's a great experience with lots of stuff to see and a variety of fish to catch.

Our captain had to hunt for fish which he found, it’s called fishing not necessarily catching!

Get out early to avoid the heat and be flexible in what you want to catch to find the best spots.

Bring your muscles with you because you will need them, and you are going to catch fish!!!

Trust in your guide/ captain. You're paying them for the knowledge and expertise.

If you have kids or older members pick an early morning trip or a late evening trip. Hydrate!

Prepare above and beyond for the heat. Hydrate and eat so you can enjoy your trip to the fullest.

First time Gulf anglers need to be patient and trust your captain on where to fish.

Weather wasn’t the best and it made a difference from the last trip with Capt. Marty.

Be sure to check your fishing season and make sure you book on days that you can keep Snapper.

Recommend Red Eye Charters and fishing on LiL Red to do all they can to put you on the fish

Guided tours that are private are the way to go! Stressed Out Charters is a great team!

Book with Ronnie if you want to catch fish. Saw others with no where near what we caught

Call Gulf Shores Charter and reserve your dates before they are all gone. Do it now.

The weather can change at any time. Be open to changes in your itinerary due to the weather.

Check the weather ahead of time. If it windy you are absolutely going to get wet.

In March, bring a hoodie. The clouds pop in front of the sun and it gets a little chilly.

It was a beautiful day a little colder than we are used too when we come down here.

The boat is on the small side so go in nice weather, but be prepared to catch plenty of fish

Understand what fish you are most likely to catch - we knew that mackerel was most likely