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We Catch Fish 24 Hours a Day.

Gulf Shores & Fort Morgan Fishing Charters

Offshore Deep Sea • Inshore • Back Bay • Sunset Cruises

You’re already here for the beach. Make one of those days count on the water.


We run private fishing charters out of Gulf Shores and Fort Morgan — everything from quick trips on calm back water to full-day offshore runs to the heart of the Gulf of America. Every trip is yours alone, with USCG-licensed captains who know where the fish are.
 

Veteran-owned and operated. Dog friendly. Built for every kind of angler, every level of experience.

Charter Trips

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Intro to Fishing / Quick Trips

New to saltwater fishing? Our captains will walk you through the basics while you bend a rod and enjoy the Alabama coast. Quick trips available.

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Inshore & Back Bay Fishing

Speckled trout, redfish, and flounder in the bays and marshes that Captain John has been fishing for years. Light tackle, calm water, and action from the first cast.

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Deep Sea Fishing

Head offshore for cobia, red snapper, and more. Our fully equipped offshore vessels are built for long runs and serious fishing.

What to Expect Fishing the Alabama Gulf Coast

The Alabama Gulf Coast offers more variety of fishing than most people expect. The bays and marshes between Fort Morgan and Gulf Shores hold speckled trout and redfish year-round. Move a little further out and Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, sheepshead, and pompano are in the mix. Get offshore into the Gulf of America and the fishing changes entirely — red snapper, vermilion snapper and triggerfish are all within reach of a day trip.


Captain John Sullens and his team have spent years on this specific fishery. They know the structure, the tides, the seasonal shifts, and the spots that don't show up on any chart. That's the difference between a good day and a great one.

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About Free Bird Charters

Free Bird Charters is led by Captain John Sullens and a crew of USCG-licensed captains who know the Alabama Gulf Coast as well as anyone on the water. Veteran-owned and operated, we run private charters for everyone — families, first-timers, tournament anglers, and groups of all sizes.

Dogs welcome. Drinks on board. We take calls 24 hours a day — leave a message and we will get back to you fast.

Ask us about our military discount.

Built for Everyone

We believe a day on the water should work for your whole crew.
 

Wheelchair accessible boarding — just let us know when you book and we'll have the boat and crew ready for you.
 

Dogs welcome on board. Bring the whole family.
 

Military discount available.

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Our Boats

Whatever you want to fish, we have a boat for it.

For offshore runs, our two federally permitted vessels handle the Gulf with confidence — equipped with air conditioning, generators, full electronics, and comfortable seating inside and out. For inshore and back bay fishing, we run five bay boats including the 24' Blazer Bay center console: a 2009 model powered by a 250 HP Suzuki, rigged with GPS, VHF radio, and fish finder, with a live bait tank and ice box on board. Fits up to six anglers and tops out at 35 knots.

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Ready to get on the water? Quick trips to full-day runs. Private charters only — your group, your boat, your day. Tackle and fishing license included.

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