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Half-day Red Snapper Trip

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24 ft 1 - 12 People From $350
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5 Or 6 Hour Bottom/Trolling Trip

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Red Snapper Meat Haul

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Best Red Snapper In Gulf Shores

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Federal Red Snapper Romp

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Red Snapper Round Up

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31 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,200
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Everything to Know About Booking a Gulf Shores bottom fishing charter

Why should I book a bottom fishing charter in Gulf Shores with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 90 bottom fishing trips in Gulf Shores, and the most popular trips in the area are Half-day Red Snapper Trip guided by Lynn, 2 Hour Intro To Fishing guided by Patrick, and 5 Or 6 Hour Bottom/Trolling Trip guided by Will.

Our guides in Gulf Shores are rated a 4.98 out of 5 based on 5981 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly bottom fishing guides / fishing lessons in Gulf Shores? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides in Gulf Shores.

What types of bottom fishing charters are common in Gulf Shores?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bottom fishing in Gulf Shores as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing in Gulf Shores are: 1. red snapper, 2. redfish, 3. sheepshead, 4. kingfish, and 5. spanish mackerel.

How much do Gulf Shores bottom fishing charters cost?

Prices for bottom fishing in Gulf Shores can range anywhere from about $800 to $4,320, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in Gulf Shores is $1,264. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in Gulf Shores is $2,834.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for on a bottom fishing charter in Gulf Shores?

The most popular season to go on a bottom fishing charter in Gulf Shores is summer, and most anglers book their trips 22 days in advance.

Do I need a Gulf Shores fishing license and what are the bag limits in Gulf Shores?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Gulf Shores, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Gulf Shores. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Gulf Shores.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Great Experience! We had a great time. Captain Kyle did a great job finding spots to catch in and provided a smooth ride. Our deckhand Tristan was outstanding! Friendly, helpful, efficient and an overall nice guy. He kept our rods ready with bait, patient when taking our pictures, he made this day extremely enjoyable.

    Jamie J. | November 19, 2025

    Trip: 4 Hr PM Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    What a day! We had the best experience with Captain James and his crew mate today. I highly recommend booking this trip. I will definitely book again.

    Kari S. | November 8, 2025

    Trip: Pensacola Fishing Frenzy

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip got on some great spots with good fish

    Trevor B. | October 16, 2025

    Trip: 5 Hour Bottom Fishing & Trolling

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great 4 hour trip in Gulf Shores, AL today! The crew was fantastic and took us to some great spots to catch our limit of Red Snapper. Very nice crew, super helpful and the boat was great. Highly recommended!

    Rocky S. | October 15, 2025

    Trip: Nearshore Reefs And Wrecks Trip

  • ★★★★★
    The captain was great. Put us on the fish and we hauled them in. All five of us limited out on B liner’s in a little over an hour. The deck hand, first mate was definitely awesome. As hot as the fishing was he hustled all the time and kept everything going great. Both were polite and professional.

    Don G. | October 15, 2025

    Trip: 5 Or 6 Hour Bottom/Trolling Trip

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