Private 6 Hour Fishing Trip with American Angler
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Sixhour inshore charter targeting redfish and speckled troutExtended time covers multiple productive fishing locationsPrivate trip accommodates up to two guests maximum
When you're serious about putting fish in the box, nothing beats a full 6-hour charter to really work the water. This private trip gives you and one buddy the whole boat to yourselves, plus the time to hit multiple spots and adapt to what's biting. We'll cover serious ground on this extended adventure, targeting the Gulf Coast's top inshore species while you kick back and focus on what matters most - bending rods and filling the cooler. Captain and crew handle everything from bait to boat positioning, so you can concentrate on making the most of every cast.
Six hours means we're not rushing anywhere. We'll start by checking productive grass flats and oyster reefs where redfish love to cruise, then work our way through deeper channels where speckled trout stack up. The beauty of this extended trip is flexibility - if one spot's slow, we've got time to move and find active fish. You'll fish with quality tackle and fresh bait, whether that's live shrimp, finger mullet, or cut bait depending on what we're targeting. The boat's rigged with everything you need, including a good fish box to keep your catch fresh. Expect to cover 15-20 miles of prime inshore water, hitting structure and grass beds that consistently produce. Weather permitting, we'll also work some nearshore structure where bigger drum and seasonal jacks hang out.
We fish smart, not just hard. Depending on conditions and target species, you'll be throwing everything from popping corks with live shrimp to bottom rigs with cut mullet. The boat's equipped with medium-heavy spinning gear perfect for inshore work - sensitive enough to feel that subtle trout bite but with backbone to handle a bull red. Live bait fishing is our bread and butter, especially around structure where these fish ambush prey. We'll also throw some artificials when fish are active on top - nothing beats the strike of a red hitting a gold spoon in shallow water. GPS and fish finder help us locate structure and baitfish, but reading the water and understanding tides is what separates good trips from great ones. You'll learn to spot nervous water, work tide lines, and present baits naturally.
Redfish are the backbone of our inshore fishery and these copper-colored bruisers fight like freight trains in shallow water. Best fishing happens during moving tides when they're actively hunting crabs and shrimp in the grass. Slot fish run 18-27 inches and are fantastic table fare, while oversized bull reds over 27 inches provide arm-burning fights before we release them to spawn. Spring through fall offers consistent action, with cooler months often producing the biggest fish. What makes reds special is their willingness to eat and their habit of tailing in skinny water where you can sight-fish them.
Speckled trout are the most popular inshore species for good reason - they bite year-round, fight well, and taste even better. These spotted beauties range from schoolie size up to 5-pound gator trout that'll test your drag. They love grass flats adjacent to deeper water, especially during temperature changes. Winter months can produce trophy fish over 25 inches, while summer offers steady action with keeper-sized fish. Specks are structure-oriented, so we'll work oyster bars, dock pilings, and grass edges where they ambush baitfish.
Summer flounder are flatfish masters of camouflage that provide excellent table fare and surprising fights. These doormat-shaped fish bury in sand near structure, ambushing passing prey with lightning-quick strikes. Spring and summer months are prime time when they move inshore to spawn. Flounder fishing requires patience and technique - they'll often grab bait and run before setting the hook. Good-sized fish range 14-20 inches, with occasional doormats pushing 5+ pounds that'll surprise you with their strength.
Black drum are the bulldogs of inshore waters, using their powerful bodies and crushing jaws to work oyster bars and shell beds. These fish range from puppy drum under 10 pounds to massive bulls exceeding 40 pounds. They're year-round residents but fishing peaks during cooler months when big fish move shallow. Drum fights are all about power - they'll use their broad sides to fight the current and test your tackle. Fresh cut bait on bottom rigs near structure is the ticket, and their distinctive drumming sound often gives away schools.
Crevalle jack are seasonal visitors that show up when baitfish are thick, usually spring through fall. These silver rockets are pure muscle and attitude, often hunting in schools that create surface chaos. When jacks are around, you'll know it - they attack baits with reckless abandon and fight harder than fish twice their size. They're not table fare, but jack fishing is about the experience. Watching a school of 20-pound jacks crash bait on the surface while you cast into the melee is what inshore fishing dreams are made of.
Six hours on the water with a 2-person max means personalized attention and room to fish comfortably. This trip length gives us real flexibility to chase what's biting and explore different water types based on conditions. Whether you're after a fish dinner, some trophy photos, or just want to spend serious time fishing prime inshore waters, this charter delivers. The extended time frame means beginners can learn multiple techniques while experienced anglers can target specific species. Book your private 6-hour adventure with American Angler Sportfishing and let's put together the kind of fishing day that keeps you planning your next trip before this one's over.
Get ready to hit the water in style aboard our 2019 Sea Pro 25' center console! This beauty packs serious power with a 350HP Suzuki engine that'll get you to the fishing grounds fast, cruising at up to 32 knots. The spacious center console design gives you and your fishing buddy plenty of room to work the rods and land those keeper Redfish and Speckled Trout. Our wireless trolling motor keeps things quiet when you need to sneak up on those spooky fish, while the GPS and fish finder combo helps locate the hottest spots. The onboard icebox keeps your catch fresh and your drinks cold during those long 6-hour runs. Whether we're chasing Flounder in the shallows or hunting Black Drum around structure, this boat handles it all with ease. Perfect for serious anglers who want to cover water and put fish in the cooler.
Pogonias CromisBlack Drum are the heavyweights of the drum family, typically running 5-30 pounds but capable of hitting 90+ pounds. You'll find them around oyster beds, shallow muddy flats, and creek mouths in brackish water. Spring is prime time when they school up for spawning - that's when you hear their distinctive drumming sounds underwater. They're powerful fighters with crushing jaws built for crabs and oysters. The smaller ones under 15 pounds make excellent table fare with sweet, flaky meat. Here's the key: use fresh crab on a Carolina rig and keep it right on the bottom. They're notorious for subtle bites, so watch your rod tip closely and set the hook hard when you feel that gentle tap-tap.
Caranx HipposCrevalle Jack are the bulldogs of the flats - brassy green backs with golden sides and an attitude to match. They typically run 3-5 pounds and 12-24 inches, but the big ones can hit 40+ pounds and will test your tackle. Look for them around grass beds, reefs, and structure both inshore and offshore. Summer brings the best action when they school up and push baitfish to the surface. Guests love them for their raw power and aggressive strikes - they fight way above their weight class. While they're not great table fare, they're pure adrenaline on light tackle. Watch for diving birds to locate feeding schools, then cast silver spoons or swimbaits past the school and retrieve fast. They love the chase, so don't be afraid to burn your lure back to the boat.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are the crown jewel of shallow water fishing with their copper backs and signature black spots near the tail. They average 18-27 inches but can grow to 50+ pounds offshore. You'll find them tailing in 1-4 feet of water around grass flats, oyster bars, and mangrove shorelines. Fall and spring offer the most consistent action when water temps are comfortable. What makes them special is their aggressive strikes and bulldogging fights in skinny water - plus they're fantastic eating when kept in the slot. They'll hit almost anything when hungry, from topwater plugs to live shrimp. The trick is to cast beyond the fish and work your lure past them - spook one redfish and you'll spook the whole school. Watch for their tails waving above the surface when they're feeding head-down.
Archosargus ProbatocephalusSheepshead are the "convict fish" with their black and white stripes, and they've got human-like teeth that'll make you do a double-take. Most run 1-8 pounds and 14-20 inches, living around any structure they can find - docks, bridges, jetties, and oyster bars. Spring is best when they move shallow to spawn around February through April. Guests love targeting them because they're notorious bait thieves that require skill to hook, and the payoff is some of the sweetest white meat you'll find. They're picky eaters that love fiddler crabs and barnacles. My go-to trick: get your bait as close to the pilings as possible and use a small circle hook. When you feel them picking at the bait, resist the urge to set immediately - let them take it and run a few feet first.
Paralichthys DentatusSummer Flounder are the masters of camouflage - these flatfish lie buried in sand waiting to ambush prey. Most run 15-20 inches, but the big females can push 26 pounds. They hang out on sandy bottoms in bays, near inlets, and along channel edges from shallow water to about 30 feet deep. Fall fishing from September through November is prime time when they're feeding heavy before moving offshore. Guests love them because they're sneaky fighters that test your skills, plus they're some of the best eating fish around - sweet, white meat that's hard to beat. Pro tip: hook your baitfish through the lips and fish it on bottom with just enough weight to stay down. When you feel that telltale thump-thump, count to three before setting the hook.
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