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Inshore Fishing Charters in Gulf Shores
13 inshore guides in Gulf Shores and Fort Morgan that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Gulf Shores inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Addicted 2 Fishing Charters
Fort Morgan Marina, 1577 Alabama Highway 180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Targets: Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled trout, Red snapper, Shark
Bama Bandit Sportfishing
Gulf Shores
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Sheepshead, Black drum, Red snapper
Big Shooter Fishing Charters
Fort Morgan
Targets: Tuna, Red snapper, Grouper
Blues Charters
Fort Morgan
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Red snapper, Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled trout, Spanish mackerel
Circle Hook Charters
Fort Morgan Marina (office 16650A White Ln, Gulf Shores, AL 36542)
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Speckled trout, Redfish, Sheepshead, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Wahoo, Red snapper, Mahi-mahi
Easy Livin Charters
Gulf Shores / Fort Morgan
Targets: Redfish, Sheepshead, Red snapper, Vermilion snapper, Mahi-mahi, Grouper, Amberjack, Spadefish
Free Bird Charters
16396 The Loop, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Speckled trout, Redfish, Flounder, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Sheepshead, Pompano, Cobia
Nelson Inshore Charter Fishing
16800 Nelson Lane, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, White trout, Sheepshead
Nicole Fishing Charters
Fort Morgan
Targets: Red snapper, Shark
Off The Hook Charters
Fort Morgan Marina, 1577 AL-180 W, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Targets: Red snapper, Grouper, Triggerfish, Amberjack
Red Eye Charters
Fort Morgan Marina, 1577 State Highway 180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Red snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, Tuna, Mahi-mahi, Shark, Marlin
Stressed Out Charters
Gulf Shores / Fort Morgan
Targets: Red snapper, Vermilion snapper, Amberjack, King mackerel, Cobia, Triggerfish, Redfish, Sheepshead
Sunrise Charters
Canal Park Boat Launch, 100 E Canal Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Sheepshead, Red snapper, Vermilion snapper, Cobia
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 14 operators: Gulf Shores fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in Gulf Shores at a glance
Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.
- Trip lengths these guides publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 5; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 3; Full day (8 hours or more) – 3.
- Fish they list most: Red snapper, Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled trout, Flounder, Grouper, Spanish mackerel, Vermilion snapper.
- In season in October: Red snapper, Speckled trout, Redfish, Flounder (see the Gulf Shores season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests.
- Coast Guard license: 7 of 13 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Gulf Shores fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Prices
What an inshore charter costs in Gulf Shores
Calculated from the private-trip prices these guides publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person; tips and fish cleaning can be extra.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $550 | $550 – $600 | 5 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $2,000 | $1,850 – $2,000 | 3 |
More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.
Questions
Inshore charters in Gulf Shores: questions
How much is an inshore fishing charter in Gulf Shores?
Among 5 guides that publish a private half-day price, the median is $550 (from $550 to $600), and the median full day is $2,000. Prices are for the whole boat. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.
What fish do inshore charters target in Gulf Shores?
The fish these guides list most often are Red snapper, Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled trout, Flounder, Grouper. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Gulf Shores?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Gulf Shores also runs offshore trips: 9 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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