about 5.5 hours from Memphis; about 6.5 hours from Nashville
Gulf Coast Fishing Charters for Tennessee 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 5.5 hours from Memphis; about 6.5 hours from Nashville
Getting to Biloxi from Tennessee
Tennessee visitors make a Gulf Coast fishing trip from Memphis a real weekend getaway. Memphis is about 5.5 hours down I-55 and I-10 to Biloxi Small Craft Harbor; Nashville is about 6.5 hours; Knoxville is roughly 7.5 hours. Most Tennessee guests drive down Friday, fish Saturday, and enjoy the coast.
Tennessee anglers trade a day's drive for a first-class offshore charter they can't get at home. A Gulf Coast fishing trip from Memphis means a 37-foot air-conditioned sportfisherman, a 100-Ton USCG captain with 30+ years on the water, and all gear included — a real Gulf Coast fishing vacation.
Nearby Biloxi Hotels & Casinos
Stay at the Beau Rivage, Hard Rock, or Golden Nugget in Biloxi — the casino resorts are a natural fit for a Tennessee weekend. The Biloxi beach, the lighthouse, and Ship Island ferries round out the trip.
Biloxi Small Craft Harbor • 679 Beach Blvd, Pier B, Slip 9, Biloxi, MS 39530
All 8 Charters Available
Popular Fishing Trips for Tennessee Anglers
The 8-hour full-day and 10-hour extended charters are favorites for Tennessee guests who made the drive and want the full experience; the 6-hour is great for a more relaxed day. • Best months: Late spring through early fall for the best weather and offshore variety; summer for red snapper season.
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.
Tennessee fishing charter FAQs
Is it worth the drive from Memphis to fish in Biloxi?+
For a Gulf Coast fishing vacation, yes. Memphis is about 5.5 hours — a manageable weekend drive to a 37-foot air-conditioned sportfisherman and a 30-year captain. Most guests drive down Friday and fish Saturday.
What's the best trip for a weekend from Tennessee?+
Since you're making the drive, the 8-hour full-day or 10-hour extended charter give you the full offshore experience. The 6-hour is great if you want a shorter day with time for the beach or casino.
Where should Tennessee guests stay in Biloxi?+
The Biloxi casino resorts — Beau Rivage, Hard Rock, Golden Nugget — are minutes from our dock and turn the trip into a full weekend. Book a room Friday night and fish Saturday.
Book your Tennessee 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 tennessee fishing charter.
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