Orange Beach Red Snapper Fishing

2024 Red Snapper Season for Federally Licensed Charter Boats is  June 1st – August 27th  (7 Days a Week)

Red snapper is one of the most popular fish in the Gulf of Mexico. Anglers in states from Texas to Florida chase that tasty, big red fish, the red snapper. Red snapper off the Alabama Gulf Coast weigh from 5 pounds to well over 20 pounds sometimes topping the scales over 30 pounds. These fish are caught from 30 feet of water to over 200 feet of water. Some of the best baits to entice a red snapper to bite is squid, dead or live cigar minnows, live pinfish and actually just about any kind of live or dead bait. Some anglers enjoy fishing with artificial baits such as jigs, grubs, metal jigs or others. Red snapper fishing charters are usually 6 hour, 8 hour, 10 hour or 12 hour in length. Many of the larger red snapper are found offshore where there is less fishing pressure. However, there are still  red snapper caught within 15-20 miles of the shoreline. This kind of fishing is popular among experienced anglers, first time anglers, families and kids. There are seasons for red snapper so always check with with your captain or with the federal fisheries or the state fishing convervation office. You may also check our website for fishing seasons.