Michael Piekarz
Michael Piekarz
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified

Limited out for all the cousins

4 Hour Red Snapper Trip (6:30AM)6 adults3 children

Jake was a great captain. First time for our little ones and he helped all the way through. We landed some really big ones and a few that got away, but Jake corrected some of the issues we were having (our technique) and we landed some monsters! Great overall experience. Waves started to get a bit higher and captain correctly called for an end due to safety concerns. All had a blast, caught limits and most importantly all were safe. Great first time experience for our little ones and the captain did it all right. Would recommend this to anyone wanting to catch big fish far out.

Reported Catch
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Response from Charter operator

Thank you for choosing the Lil Red for your fishing trip.

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Red Eye Charters – Lil Red
State licensed
4.9
(277)
24 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
Fish 2
+5
4 hour trip • 2 persons
US $550

Rating

4.9
277 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

  • 93%
    Great experience
  • 97%
    Family friendly
  • 100%
    Friendly captain
  • 99%
    Good boat
  • 96%
    Recommended
  • 97%
    Caught fish

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  • Michael Piekarz
    Michael Piekarz
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Limited out for all the cousins

    4 Hour Red Snapper Trip (6:30AM)6 adults3 children

    Jake was a great captain. First time for our little ones and he helped all the way through. We landed some really big ones and a few that got away, but Jake corrected some of the issues we were having (our technique) and we landed some monsters! Great overall experience. Waves started to get a bit higher and captain correctly called for an end due to safety concerns. All had a blast, caught limits and most importantly all were safe. Great first time experience for our little ones and the captain did it all right. Would recommend this to anyone wanting to catch big fish far out.

    Reported Catch
    Red Snapper
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you for choosing the Lil Red for your fishing trip.

  • Joseph Earls
    Joseph Earls
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best fishing trip I’ve ever experienced

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore3 adults

    Captain Jake did an outstanding job of explaining how to catch our fish, taking us to great spots, and setting us up for success. Fortunately the fish were biting and we caught our limit within the first hour. He then took us to other locations to catch other fish for us to catch and keep. My wife was a first time fisher and he was quick to bait and cast for her all throughout our trip. My dad and I have been multiple times and we both agreed it was the best trip we have ever taken. I’ll only ever fish with Red Eye Charter whenever I’m back in the area

    Reported Catch
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you so much. Hope you can come back soon.

  • Ryan Gaynor
    Ryan Gaynor
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    redfish mania

    3 Hour Trip – Nearshore - 11:00 AM4 adults

    Captain Jake was super nice. He had just got on some fish the trip before us so we hightail it back to the same spot and absolutely slaughtered them. I have fished a lot in my lifetime and this might be the best 45 minutes of fishing I’ve ever seen. He worked his absolute butt off. Highly recommend. three ladies with me all some level of novice as anglers had an absolute blast. Obviously we got a little lucky hitting this spot, but clearly he knows where to go.

    Reported Catch
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Charter operator

    So glad you had a great trip. We hopw you will fish with again.

  • Joshua Stockman
    Joshua Stockman
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Family of 5, Lifetime memories!

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore5 adults1 child

    Captain Jake was awesome. tropical depression off the gulf caused an slow start. Captain Jake kept us moving and kept us feeling like fishing. Watched several Charters leave the are and bring home little to no catch. Captain Jake and the Little Red put us on fish on a tough day and we took home enough fish to feed this family of 5 with leftovers for the next day. Thanky you Red Eye. Kids from 12-21 all had a blast and everyone landed fish thanks to Jake!

    Reported Catch
    Blacktip Shark
    Spanish Mackerel
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you for fishing with us on the Lil Red.

  • Paul Derby
    Paul Derby
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fish On!

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore - 11:00 AM4 adults

    Jake was our captain for our trip. We did a 11am 4 hour trip. Jake had our lines in the water and catching fish with in moments of baiting our hooks. When the bites slowed down, Jake moved us to several spots and kept us on fish all four hours. Jake was very knowledgeable of the waters, depth and what to expect or fish and how they would respond. All in All we had a great time and would highly recommend this company for your fishing trip.

    Reported Catch
    Speckled Trout
    Redfish
    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks you for fishing wirh Red Eye Charters - Lil Red. Hope to see you again.