about 6.5 hours from Little Rock; about 8 hours from Fayetteville
Gulf Coast Fishing Charters for Arkansas Visitors | Biloxi, MS
Escape to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for a 37′ air-conditioned sportfisherman, a 100-Ton USCG captain with 30+ years on the water, and all gear included.
The Drive • about 6.5 hours from Little Rock; about 8 hours from Fayetteville
Getting to Biloxi from Arkansas
Arkansas visitors make a weekend of the drive to the Gulf. Little Rock is about 6.5 hours down I-55 to Biloxi Small Craft Harbor; Fayetteville is about 8 hours; Jonesboro is roughly 7 hours. Most Arkansas guests drive down a day early, stay at a Biloxi casino resort, and fish the next morning.
Arkansas anglers come to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for offshore fishing they can't get at home. A 37-foot air-conditioned sportfisherman with a 100-Ton USCG captain, all gear included, and a 30-year track record — it's a real Gulf Coast fishing vacation worth the drive.
Nearby Biloxi Hotels & Casinos
Stay at the Beau Rivage, Hard Rock, or IP Casino Resort in Biloxi. The casino resorts, the Biloxi beach, and the lighthouse make the drive worthwhile for Arkansas visitors.
Biloxi Small Craft Harbor • 679 Beach Blvd, Pier B, Slip 9, Biloxi, MS 39530
All 8 Charters Available
Popular Fishing Trips for Arkansas Anglers
The 8-hour full-day and 10-hour extended charters are favorites for Arkansas guests who want the full offshore day; the 6-hour is a great option for a more relaxed trip. • Best months: Late spring through early fall for the best weather; summer for red snapper season; fall for comfortable temperatures and night trout.
Half-Day Fishing Charter
A 4.5-hour trip — perfect for families, first-timers & packed itineraries.
6-Hour Fishing Charter
The sweet spot — more water, more fish, still home for dinner.
8-Hour Full-Day Fishing Charter
The classic full day — deep sea fishing, bigger fish, a full cooler.
10-Hour Extended Fishing Charter
Deeper water, bigger wrecks, trophy-grade snapper, grouper & pelagics.
Trolling Charters
King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, cobia & more on the troll.
Bottom Fishing Charters
Snapper, triggerfish & grouper over the reefs and wrecks.
Night Speckled Trout Trips
Giant speckled trout under the lights — a Gulf Coast after-dark tradition.
Red Snapper Trips
Mississippi's favorite offshore fish — the classic Gulf red snapper trip.
Arkansas fishing charter FAQs
Is it worth the drive from Little Rock to fish in Biloxi?+
For a Gulf Coast fishing vacation, yes. Little Rock is about 6.5 hours — a weekend drive to a 37-foot air-conditioned sportfisherman and a 30-year captain. Most guests drive down a day early and fish the next morning.
What's the best trip for a weekend from Arkansas?+
Since you're making the drive, book the 8-hour full-day or 10-hour extended charter for the full offshore experience. The 6-hour is great for a shorter, more relaxed day.
Where should Arkansas guests stay in Biloxi?+
The Biloxi casino resorts — Beau Rivage, Hard Rock, IP Casino — are minutes from our dock. Drive down Friday, stay the night, and fish Saturday morning.
Book your Arkansas Gulf Coast fishing charter
Prefer to request a date online? Pick a day below and Captain Brandon will call you to confirm. Or call (228) 282-4452 now.
Deposit & Cancellation Policy
A deposit reserves your date. Trips run rain or shine — the captain calls weather with at least 24 hours notice. If the captain cancels for unsafe weather, your deposit moves to the next open date or is refunded in full. No-shows forfeit the deposit.
Prefer to request a date online? Pick a day below and Captain Brandon will call you to confirm. The fastest way to book is to call (228) 282-4452.
Ready to fish the Gulf?
Call Captain Brandon to book your arkansas fishing charter.
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