about 6 hours from Houston; about 4.5 hours from Beaumont
Gulf Coast Fishing Charters for Texas 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 hours from Houston; about 4.5 hours from Beaumont
Getting to Biloxi from Texas
Texas visitors make the drive east for a Gulf Coast fishing vacation. Houston is about 6 hours on I-10 to Biloxi Small Craft Harbor; Beaumont is about 4.5 hours; Dallas is roughly 8 hours; Austin about 8.5 hours. East Texas guests often make a long weekend of it.
Texas has its own Gulf coast, but fishing charters for Texas visitors looking for a different experience — a 37-foot air-conditioned sportfisherman with a 100-Ton USCG captain and 30+ years on the Mississippi Gulf Coast — make the drive to Shearwater. It's a fresh Gulf Coast fishing vacation with all gear included.
Nearby Biloxi Hotels & Casinos
Stay at the Beau Rivage, Hard Rock, or Golden Nugget in Biloxi. The Biloxi casino resorts, the beach, and the lighthouse make the drive worthwhile for Texas visitors.
Biloxi Small Craft Harbor • 679 Beach Blvd, Pier B, Slip 9, Biloxi, MS 39530
All 8 Charters Available
Popular Fishing Trips for Texas Anglers
The 8-hour full-day and 10-hour extended charters are favorites for Texas guests who made the drive; the 6-hour is great for a more relaxed day. • Best months: Spring through early fall for offshore variety; summer for red snapper season; fall for night trout and comfortable weather.
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.
Texas fishing charter FAQs
Is it worth the drive from Houston to fish in Biloxi?+
For a change of scenery and a first-class offshore charter, yes. Houston is about 6 hours — a weekend drive to a 37-foot air-conditioned sportfisherman and a 30-year captain on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. East Texas guests (Beaumont, ~4.5 hrs) have an even shorter run.
What's the best trip for a weekend from Texas?+
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 for a shorter day with time for the beach or casino.
Where should Texas guests stay in Biloxi?+
The Biloxi casino resorts — Beau Rivage, Hard Rock, Golden Nugget — are minutes from our dock. Drive down Friday, stay the night, and fish Saturday.
Book your Texas 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 texas fishing charter.
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