0 minutes from Biloxi; about 1.5 hours from Hattiesburg; about 2.5 hours from Jackson
Gulf Coast Fishing Charters for Mississippi 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 • 0 minutes from Biloxi; about 1.5 hours from Hattiesburg; about 2.5 hours from Jackson
Getting to Biloxi from Mississippi
Mississippi is home. We dock right at Biloxi Small Craft Harbor, 679 Beach Blvd, Pier B, Slip 9. Gulfport and Ocean Springs guests are 15–25 minutes down Beach Boulevard. Hattiesburg is about a 1.5-hour run down Highway 49, and Jackson is roughly 2.5 hours — an easy weekend drive to the coast.
Mississippi anglers fish with Shearwater because we're the home team — a family-owned Biloxi charter running since 1995 with a 100-Ton USCG captain and a 37-foot air-conditioned sportfisherman. You're not driving out of state for a quality boat; the best Mississippi Gulf Coast fishing charter is right here in your backyard.
Nearby Biloxi Hotels & Casinos
Stay at the Beau Rivage, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Golden Nugget, or IP Casino Resort in Biloxi, or the Island View in Gulfport. The Biloxi Lighthouse, the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport, and the Biloxi Visitors Center are all minutes from the dock.
Biloxi Small Craft Harbor • 679 Beach Blvd, Pier B, Slip 9, Biloxi, MS 39530
All 8 Charters Available
Popular Fishing Trips for Mississippi Anglers
The 4.5-hour half-day and the 6-hour charter book fastest for Mississippi locals, with the 8-hour full-day a favorite for serious offshore runs and red snapper season. • Best months: April through October for the widest variety; red snapper season (summer, dates vary) for the signature fish; fall and winter for night speckled 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.
Mississippi fishing charter FAQs
Is it worth the drive from Hattiesburg or Jackson to fish in Biloxi?+
Absolutely. Hattiesburg is about 1.5 hours and Jackson about 2.5 hours — an easy weekend drive to a 37-foot air-conditioned sportfisherman with a 30-year captain. You get a first-class offshore boat without leaving the state.
What's the best trip for a weekend from Mississippi?+
The 6-hour charter is the sweet spot for a weekend — a real fishing day that still gets you back to clean up for dinner. Locals also love the 4.5-hour half-day for a quick trip.
Where do Mississippi guests meet the boat?+
Biloxi Small Craft Harbor, 679 Beach Blvd, Pier B, Slip 9, Biloxi, MS 39530, United States. Arrive about 15 minutes early and we'll have you loaded and underway.
Book your Mississippi 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 mississippi fishing charter.
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