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Gulf Shores Redfish Charter by Seeley Charters
What you will be catching:
Black Drum
Grey Snapper
Redfish
Sea Trout
Spanish Mackerel
- 3-hour afternoon charter targeting redfish, trout, and snapper
- All equipment, bait, and professional guidance included
- Shared trip welcoming all experience levels, no license required
Trip Pricing and Availabilities:
Trip pricing information is temporarily unavailable.
Inshore Redfish & Black Drum Shared Charter
When you're looking to get on the water without breaking the bank, this shared 3-hour fishing charter hits the sweet spot. Captain Seeley runs a tight ship out of Gulf Shores, targeting some of Alabama's most prized inshore species in the productive waters around the Intracoastal Waterway and Bon Secour region. This midday trip launches at noon, giving you plenty of time to grab breakfast and still be home for dinner. Perfect for solo anglers or anyone wanting to test the waters before booking a full private charter.
What to Expect on the Water
This shared charter keeps things relaxed and productive, focusing on the shallow flats and structure-rich areas where Gulf Shores' best inshore species love to hang out. You'll be fishing the Intracoastal Waterway's grass beds, oyster bars, and deeper channels where Redfish cruise looking for an easy meal. The Bon Secour area offers some of the most consistent fishing on Alabama's coast, with its mix of protected waters and easy access to different habitat types. Captain Seeley knows these waters like the back of his hand, and he'll put you on fish whether you're a complete beginner or have been wetting lines for decades. The boat comes equipped with quality rods and reels, plus live bait that these fish can't resist. Your professional first mate handles the net, keeps your gear working smooth, and makes sure everyone stays within the regulations - no fishing license needed on your part.
Gear Setup & Fishing Style
We're talking classic inshore tactics here - live bait fishing with medium-action spinning gear that can handle everything from feisty Spotted Trout to bull Redfish. The captain provides Carolina rigs for working the bottom, popping corks for the grass beds, and everything in between. Live shrimp and finger mullet are the go-to baits, and you'll learn why these Gulf Coast favorites produce so consistently. The boat's electronics help locate structure and baitfish, but a lot of this fishing comes down to reading the water and understanding how these species behave. You'll fish everything from 2 feet of water over grass flats to 15-foot channels where the bigger Black Drum like to patrol. The first mate will show you proper hook sets, how to fight fish in shallow water, and the best techniques for each species you encounter. Bring polarized sunglasses - they're not just for comfort, they'll help you spot fish and structure in the clear Gulf Shores waters.
Top Catches This Season
Spanish Mackerel are some of the most fun fish you'll encounter on this trip, especially during their peak season from late spring through early fall. These silver bullets typically run 1-3 pounds in Gulf Shores waters, and they fight way above their weight class with blistering runs and acrobatic jumps. They school up around structure and baitfish, making them perfect targets for this style of fishing. What makes them special is their willingness to bite - when you find a school, you can often catch several before they move on. The meat is excellent too, with a rich flavor that's perfect for grilling or smoking.
Grey Snapper, also called Mangrove Snapper, are the thinking angler's fish. These guys are smart, often requiring finesse presentations and lighter leaders to fool. They average 12-16 inches in our inshore waters, with the occasional keeper-sized fish pushing 20 inches or more. Summer months are prime time when they move into shallower water to feed. They're structure-oriented fish, hanging around oyster bars, dock pilings, and rocky areas. What anglers love about Grey Snapper is the challenge - they'll test your skills and make you a better fisherman. Plus, they're absolutely delicious table fare.
Black Drum are the bulldogs of the inshore waters, with fish ranging from schoolie-sized juveniles to massive adults that can top 40 pounds. The smaller drum, called "puppy drum," are incredibly fun on light tackle and make excellent table fare. Larger Black Drum are typically catch-and-release, but the fight from a 20-30 pound drum in shallow water is something every angler should experience. They're year-round residents in Gulf Shores, but spring and fall offer the most consistent action. These fish are bottom feeders, crushing crabs and shrimp with their powerful pharyngeal teeth.
Sea Trout, or Spotted Trout, are probably the most popular inshore species in Gulf Shores waters. They range from school-sized fish around 12-15 inches to legitimate "gator trout" that can exceed 20 inches and several pounds. Spring through fall provides the best action, with fish scattered across grass beds and sandy potholes. They're aggressive feeders that will hit live bait, soft plastics, and topwater lures with equal enthusiasm. What makes Spotted Trout special is their accessibility - they're often the first fish new anglers catch, but trophy specimens challenge even experienced fishermen.
Redfish are the crown jewel of Gulf Shores inshore fishing, and for good reason. These copper-colored fighters are available year-round, with fish ranging from slot-sized specimens around 16-26 inches to oversized bulls that can exceed 40 inches and 30 pounds. The slot fish are perfect for the dinner table, while the big bulls provide heart-stopping fights in shallow water. Redfish are sight-fishing opportunities when conditions are right - watching a red tail or back cruising the shallows never gets old. They're also one of the most forgiving fish for beginners, often giving multiple chances if your presentation isn't perfect the first time.
Time to Book Your Spot
This shared charter represents one of the best values in Gulf Shores fishing - you get professional guidance, quality gear, and access to prime fishing spots at a fraction of the cost of a private trip. The noon departure time works perfectly for visitors and locals
Learn more about the species
Black Drum
Black Drum are the heavy hitters of our inshore waters, ranging from 5-pound juveniles up to massive 30-40 pound bulls that'll test your tackle. These dark, powerful fish love oyster beds and muddy bottoms where they crush shellfish with their pharyngeal teeth - you can actually hear them crunching. Spring is prime time when they school up for spawning, making them easier to target around shallow flats and creek mouths. They're not flashy fighters but they're bulldogs that just pull hard and steady. The smaller ones under 15 pounds make excellent table fare with firm, white meat. Bigger fish are better released since the meat gets tough. Fresh blue crab is the magic bait - cut it in half and fish it on the bottom. The trick is using just enough weight to hold bottom without spooking these smart fish in shallow water.
Grey Snapper
Grey Snapper, or Mangrove Snapper as we call them locally, are smart fish that love structure. They typically run 1-3 pounds in our inshore waters, though bigger ones lurk around deeper docks and bridges. These copper-colored fish with the dark stripe through their eye are found around oyster bars, mangrove roots, and any kind of cover they can hide behind. They're most active during warmer months and bite best around dawn and dusk. What makes them fun to target is they're incredibly wary - you need to be quiet and use light tackle. The payoff is some of the best eating fish in these waters with sweet, flaky white meat. My go-to trick is using a small live shrimp on a light jig head, letting it sink to the bottom near structure, then barely twitching it. Patience pays off with these guys.
Redfish
Redfish are the signature species of our shallow Gulf Coast waters, easily recognized by their copper-bronze color and distinctive black spot near the tail. These bruisers typically run 18-27 inches around here, though we see plenty of slot fish and the occasional oversized bull. They love super shallow water - sometimes so shallow their backs are out of the water - around oyster bars, grass flats, and marsh edges. Year-round fishing is good, but fall and spring are prime when they school up and feed aggressively. What gets people hooked is watching them cruise the shallows and the powerful runs they make when hooked. They're also excellent eating with mild, sweet meat. Live shrimp and cut bait work great, but artificials like gold spoons and soft plastics are deadly. The key is staying quiet in shallow water and making long casts ahead of cruising fish rather than dropping bait on their heads.
Sea Trout
Spotted Sea Trout, or "specks" as locals call them, are beautiful fish with distinctive black spots scattered across their silver sides. They typically run 1-4 pounds in our waters, with the occasional 5-6 pounder showing up to make your day. You'll find them over grass flats and around structure in 2-8 feet of water, especially during cooler months when they school up in deeper holes. They're aggressive feeders that hit both live bait and artificials hard. What makes them popular is their willingness to bite and excellent table quality - soft, flaky white meat that's perfect fried or grilled. Just don't overcook them or they get mushy. Best fishing is early morning and late evening using live shrimp under a popping cork or soft plastic jigs. The secret is working grass edges where the bottom drops from 3 to 6 feet - that's where the big ones ambush bait.
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel are fast, silver-sided fish with distinctive yellow spots that make them easy to identify. They typically run 1-3 pounds around Gulf Shores, though we occasionally see bigger ones pushing 5-6 pounds. You'll find them schooling near the surface in warmer months from spring through fall, often around bait balls and structure. They're incredibly fast swimmers that put up a scrappy fight on light tackle. What makes them special is their excellent table fare - mild, white meat that's perfect grilled or blackened. The key to landing them is using small, shiny spoons or live bait like sardines. When you see birds diving, head that direction fast - Spanish Mackerel follow the baitfish and the action can be hot and heavy once you find a school.
About the Seeley
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Vehicle Guest Capacity: 4
Manufacturer Name: Mercury
Maximum Cruising Speed: 20
Number of Engines: 1
Horsepower per Engine: 225
