You haven’t missed your chance to hook the big one yet. Last week, the 2012 Red Snapper season was extended to July 16. That means there are an additional six days to sink your line and earn bragging rights for the biggest Red Snapper caught on the Gulf Coast. Let the tall fish tales begin!

If you’ve made the decision to come charter fishing, but don’t know where to begin, check out our Charter Directory. Gulf Shores & Orange Beach offers more than 146 charters. Select the trip features you most want, click search and pack your sunscreen for a day out on the water. Your bait, tackle and fishing license are included in most charters, so you only need to bring along the basics like sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, drinks and snacks.

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach charter boat captains have been busy making sure their passengers get a taste of the Gulf Coast – literally. The fish are biting and visitors are reeling them in to cook up for dinner. However, if you find you’re just too tired to worry with finding just the right recipe, there are many local restaurants who will cook your catch for you.

What are you waiting for? Come on down to the Gulf Coast and cast your line. Who knows? Your tall fish tale may just be true!