Shoutout to Red Alert Charters!

My brother and I recently had the pleasure of heading out with Captain Ken from Red Alert Charters for a winter trip on the Indian River in Melbourne, and it was an absolute standout experience.

Captain Ken completely delivered on his promise of a great day. He knows these waters like the back of his hand, and it showed. The highlights of the day included:

The Big Catch: Landing a feisty 24 lb. Black Drum that gave us a serious run for our money!

Variety: We also brought in some beautiful Speckled Sea Trout, and Mangrove Snapper, adding some great action to the day.

The Vibe: Beyond the fishing, we were fortunate to have perfect Florida winter weather and some truly fine banter. Captain Ken isn’t just a knowledgeable guide; he’s great company on the boat and even had a stocked cooler for our trip.

If you’re looking for a top-tier charter in Melbourne, I can’t recommend Red Alert enough. We’ll definitely be back!

Captain Ken was excellent from start to finish on our 1/2 day trip.  Super welcoming from the moment we arrived, knowledgable, professional and entertaining in exactly the right amount. He knew the best spots and was super helpful in guiding us to be successful. Being from Michigan, our style of fishing is different than is required in FL, and Ken set us up for success by teaching us how to cast, wait, and land some great fighting fish! We could not have asked for a better guide or experience to highlight our vacation in Melbourne.

We have gone out with guides multiple times in numerous places but have never had a fishing guide hop out of the boat to help land a fish! We caught the biggest fish of our lives and had a blast doing it. Minus the one Snook we caught, we caught fish we had never caught before - Black Drum, Red Fish, Sheepshead. Kenny has a great personality, he was fun to be out with, took us to a lot of different sites. Well worth the trip and the time spent with him for a great trip out. We are looking forward to going out with him again and would definitely encourage you to consider him. Thanks for the memories!

Honestly, i dont know where to start as this was the absolute best fishing experience that ive had on a private charter. Captain Ken is extremely knowledgeable of the fish and the environment they live in. He knew where they were and he demonstrated that by putting us on a variety of fish to catch n cook and also some to release. Most notably was my catch of a 32 inch Red that i plan to put on the wall in my office. And by the way, im getting that done through him as well. He even jumped in the water to make sure i didn’t lose him! Just an absolute great guy that i plan to fish with every year as i come back down to visit my family in Florida. Thanks again Captain! You made our day. And if you’re reading this, book your trip today!!! Thank me later. 💯

Every summer, my grandson Fritz and I take a special vacation together, just the two of us—a tradition that means the world to both of us. This year, one of the highlights of our trip was a day spent fishing with Red Alert Fishing Charter in Melbourne, Florida, and what a day it was!

From the moment we set out, Captain Kenny had us busy reeling in a variety of fish. He was knowledgeable, patient, and clearly passionate about what he does. With his help, we caught an amazing spread of species—Redfish, Black Drum, Atlantic Spadefish, Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead, and even some Pinfish. Each catch brought smiles, laughs, and stories we’ll be telling for years.

This wasn’t just a fishing trip—it was a memory-making experience. Watching my grandson’s face light up with each tug on the line was priceless. We both learned a lot and had so much fun together.

If you’re looking for a professional, fun, and family-friendly fishing charter, I can’t recommend Red Alert Fishing Charter enough. Captain Kenny helped us create one of those rare days that truly sticks with you—a day we’ll never forget.