Gulf Coast Fishing

 The Mississippi sound has a variety of species that are brought in daily. Such species that you may find are King and Spanish Mackeral, Snapper Jack, Grouper, Flounder, Lemon-Fish, Shark and don’t forget the ‘Biloxi Bacon’, Mullet.

Source for the following information is: GCIS On-Line Tourism Guide - Salt Water Fishing

The Gulf Coast offers many fun and exciting things to do on of course is Deep Sea fishing. Come visit the coast and fish, while you're here check out the other things the Gulf Coast offers such as world class golf courses and Las Vegas style gaming.

You may have fished in other places, but few vacation spots if any, offer the friendliness, variety, and value of a fishing adventure for families, friends, and companies off the Coast and barrier islands.

Our Deep Sea fishing charter boats specialize year round in both bottom fishing and trolling. They routinely take large catches of King and Spanish mackerel, snapper, jack, grouper, lemon-fish and sharks. In addition, many other sport fish are commonly caught. Your catch will generally be cleaned and dressed for a nominal fee.

A full day of fishing usually last up to eight hours with departure times at 6:00- 7:00a.m. Overnight and 1/2 day trips are available. The trips usually consist of four to six people with the average prices for a full day $400.00; 1/2 day trip-$285.00(up to six people). Prices may vary. For larger groups several boats may operate together. Ice, bait and tackle are provided for your convenience.

All the fish you will be reeling will work up an appetite. The chartering party usually provides food and beverages for itself, the captain and the mate(s), but special arragements may be made with most captains to supply the food and beverages for an additional fee.

Generally captains have no restrictions prohibiting consumption of alcohol on vessels, but for the safety of you and others, alcohol abuse is prohibited.

Dressing for the trip. Soft soled deck shoes are recommended. Hats, sunglasses and sunscreen are a must. During the spring, fall and winter, wear warm clothing to protect yourself from chilling winds. During the summer months, adequate clothing is needed to protect you from the sun.

If you are inclined toward motion sickness or if you are taking children on the trip, one of the many drug store remedies will be helpful if taken before departure.

To avoid disappointment, boats should be reserved in advance, especially for holiday or weekend trips. Reservations made the evening before may be sufficient for weekday trips.

A saltwater license is required, however many charter boats have licenses to cover you while fishing aboard their vessels.

The following charter boat list is quite long, it is organized by the marina/harbor where the vessels are located

Biloxi/Point Cadet Marina
228-374-6600

BREAKAWAY 
Pier D - Capt. Mike Brackin,
12309 Winward Drive, Gulfport, MS 39503.
(228) 832-6131
Fishing Cap.-6, L-25

ANYTIME FISHING CHARTERS (
Point Cadet Marina E pier fuel dock
1139 Lafayette St. Biloxi, MS
(228) 436-3901

BONNIE AMIE
Pier A, Slip 37)
Capt. Roland Skinner,
P.O. Box 6694, Biloxi, MS 39533
(228) 392-1253,
Fishing Capacity-12, Sleeping Capacity-16, L-62'

DUE SOUTH CHARTERS
Capt's. Robbie & Greg Thorton,
P.O. Box 1353, Biloxi, MS, 39533.
(228) 436-4232. Fishing Capacity-16, Sleeping Capacity-14, L-100'

FISH-FINDER
Pier D Slip 2,
Capt. Mike Foto,
(228) 594-0801

HIDE-A-WAY
Pier A, Slip11
Capt. Mike McRaney
P.O. Box 999,Biloxi, MS. 39533.
(228) 875-9462 or   872-3443,
Fishing Cap.-18, L-44'

FIESTA
Pier A, Slip3
Capt. Mike McRaney P.O. Box 999,Biloxi, MS. 39533.
(228) 875-9462 or 872-3443
Fishing Cap.-6, L-41'

FISH-ON-CHARTERS
Pier D, Slip 3
Capt. Kenny Bellais, 13054 Three Oaks Rd, Biloxi, MS 39532.       
(228)617-HOOK (4665)
Fishing Capacity 1 - 5,Length 23'

JOKA'S WILD CHANDELEUR YACHT CHARTERS -
4241 Oakridge Place
(228) 392-0989

OUTRAGEOUS
Pier A, Slip1
Capt. Mike McRaney
P.O. Box 999,Biloxi, MS. 39533.
(228) 875-9462 or 872-3443,
Fishing Cap.-6, L-42'

KINGFISH 
Pier E, Slip 23)
Capt. Gerald Skinner, 16000 Tower Bridge Rd, Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-3448
Fishing cap.-12, Sleeping Cap.-12

OMECO III
Pier E, Slip 33
Capt.Joe Kuljis
1016 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS
39530. (228) 432-2054

CHANDELEUR ISLAND CHARTERS
Capt's. Gene Cambell, Tim Wolfford and Greg Thornton
Groups of 6 to 15 on three day trips to the Chandeleur Islands
530 Hillhurst, Baytown, TX 77521
(281) 428-2549

STRICTLY BUSINESS FISHING CHARTERS
Pier G, Slip 9
Capt. Mike Moore
9506 Fountain Ave. Biloxi, Ms 39532
(228) 436-3128 or (228) 392-4047
Fishing capacity - 6, sleeping capacity - 6. Length (38' Bertram Sportfish).

SILVER KING III
Pier E, Slip 33
Capt. Mark Compton
5904 David Davis Place Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-3825
Fishing Cap.-18, Sleeping Cap.-18, L-65'

RIP TIDE CHARTERS
Pier B, Slip 25
Capt. Jimmy Wilson
(228) 826-2161 or (228) 218-4376
Fishing Cap. 1-6, Length 26' Scarab.

GOING DEEP CHARTERS
(private marina)
Capt. John Fryer, 15331 Joe Batt Road, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
228-396-8481
Fishing Capacity 1 - 4, Length 25' (Contender 25)

SOUTHERN PRIDE CHARTERS
Captain Melvin Raymond
(228) 348-1779
3 semi-private staterooms, Color TV/VCR/DVD/Stereo
58' Custom Yacht, 3-4 Day Island Trips, 1-6 Persons

S.Y.L. CHARTERS
Capt. Clarence "C-BO" Seymour, Jr.
8620 Rose Rd., Vancleve, MS 39565
(228)-872-8822 Toll Free: (877)-SYL-Boat
Capacity 1 - 5, Length 22'

SUNDAY SILENCE
Captain Roland Skinner
P.O. Box 6694,Biloxi, MS. 39532.
(228) 392-1253
Fishing Cap.-23, Sleeping Cap.-23, L-100'

TOP GUN
Capt. Jim M Twiggs
Phone (228) 617-REEL (228)-388-4070
Hatteras Sport Fishing vessel with full electronics and large salon. Cap. 6,L-40'

UNIT 1
slip 35
Capt. Mark Compton
5904 David Davis Place Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-3825
Fishing Cap.1 to 4, L-22'

UNIT II
slip 36
Capt. Mark Compton
5904 David Davis Place Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-3825
Fishing Cap.1 to 4, L-22'

Biloxi Small Craft Harbor
(228) 436-4062

AMBERJACK
Pier E, Slip 97
Capt. Rusty David
15821 Albany Drive, Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 374-3176
Fishing Cap.-6, L-41'

BAJA 31
Center Pier, Slip 64
Capt. Joseph E Fountain, Jr.
P.O. Box 6546, Biloxi, MS. 39530
(228) 392-1520
Fishing Cap.-6, Sleeping Cap.-4, L-31'

BEACHWATER II
Capt Kirk Gladney
(228) 436-4062
Sleeping Cap.-16 L-65'

BLUE BAYOU
Slip 63
Capt. Andy Burns
11189 Old Hwy 67, Biloxi, MS, 39532
(228) 392-4731
Fishing Cap.-6, L-38'

CONSPIRA SEA CHARTERS
Capt. Patrick Peterson,
275 Seal Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 374-5449
Fishing Capacity-6, L-25'
Wilderness Tours and Camping at Horn Island.

HAPPY HOOKER
Main Pier, Slip 102
Capt. James McClellon
12521 Ponce De Leon, Ocean Springs, MS. 39564
(228)872-3007
Fishing Cap.-6, Sleeping Cap.-4, L-26'

PANADEA IV
Pier 2, Slip 68
Capt. Jim Twiggs
(228) 617-REEL (228) 388-4070
Fishing cap.-6, sleeping cap-6, L-32'

QUICK SILVER
Slip 38 & 39 behind McElroys rest
Capt. Gary Geno
212 Pandella lane, Biloxi, MS. 39530
(228) 435-2245, (228) 435-1746
Fishing Cap. 24, Sleeping Cap.-14, L-52'

SEABASTES
Slip 67
Capt A. J. Taconi
1080 Robinson Street, Biloxi, MS. 39530
(228) 435-5336
Fishing Cap.- 6, Sleeping Cap.-4, L-35'

THE SOUND
Slip 30
Capt. Dean Gladney
(228) 436-4062
Sleeping Cap-16, L-65'

SOUTHERN BELLE
Pier 1, Slip 85
Capt. Richard J. Desporte, Sr.
188 Crawford Street, Biloxi,MS. 39530
(228) 436-6570
Sleeping Cap.-14. L-72'

THREE SONS
Slip 103
Capt. Bobby Williams, 600 Dina Drive, Biloxi, MS. 39532
(228) 392-8243
Fishing Cap.-6, Sleeping Cap.-6, L-35'

Broadwater Beach Marina
(228) 388-2211

BECUNA
Slip 139
Capt. Danny Stanley
1709 Stanley Drive, Biloxi, MS. 39531
(228) 374-6295. Fishing Cap.-12, Sleeping Cap.-12, L-65'

DOUBLE TROUBLE
Slip 36
Capt. Danny Stanley
1709 Stanley Drive, Biloxi, MS. 39531
(228) 374-6295, (228) 388-2211
Fishing Cap.-6, L-31'

HAPPY SNAPPER HEAD BOAT
Slip 36
Capt. Stanley Fournier, 254 Bleuer Drive, Biloxi, MS. 39531.    
(228) 432-9856, (228) 388-2211.
Fishing Cap.-28, L-41'

HIGH TIMES II (
Slip 25)
Capt Craig Gusa, 10115 5th Avenue, Biloxi, MS. 39532.
(228) 392-5335.
Fishing Cap.-6. Sleeping Cap.-6, L-38'

MISS HOSPITALITY
Slip 24
Capt. Kenny Barhanovich
P.O. Box 1456, Biloxi, MS. 39533
(228) 435-1592
Fishing Cap.-34, Sleeping Cap.-14, L-51'

MR. CHAMP
Slip 41
Capt. Steve West
1707 State Street, Biloxi, MS 39531
Fishing Cap.-6, L-25'

SHEARWATER
Slip 39
Capt. Brandon Morano
635 Jackson Avenue
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-7108

SILVER DOLLAR
Slip 138
Capt. Jay Trochesset
468 Cove Drive, Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 388-2209, (228) 388-2211
Fishing Capacity-42. Sleeping Cap.-14. L-52'

SKIPPER
Slip 37
Capt. Tom Becker
632 Michelle Dr, Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 385-2910 , (228) 388-2211, FAX (228) 385-2085
Fishing Cap.-20, Sleeping Cap.-8. L-40'

Gulfport Small Craft Harbor
(228) 868-5713

CAVU
Capt. Robert D. Hatch.
5110 Courthouse Road, Gulfport, MS 39507.
(228) 896-7969
Fishing Cap.-6 Sleeping Cap.-10, L-54'

FISHEY BUSINESS
Pier 1 Slip 1
Capt. Leonard Deroche. P.O. Box 399, Gulfport, MS 39502
(228) 865-9801
Fishing Cap.-6, Sleeping Cap.-4, L-30'

P.J.
pier A Slip A)
Capt. Bill McLeod
106 South Lang Ave, Long Beach, MS. 39560
(228) 864-3940
Fishing Cap.-6, Sleeping Cap.-6, L-42'

RING DANG DOO
Capt. Henry Boardman, 10 Bayou Place, Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 896-8836
Fishing Cap.-6, Sleeping Cap-6, L-46'

SEA SURREY
Pier A Slip 1-A
Capt. Russ B. Badeaux
202 E. Old Pass Rd., Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-8736
Fishing Cap.-25. L-25'

TOP GUN CHARTERS
Pier A Slip 10
Capt. Jim Twiggs, 2071 Coralwood Drive, Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 388-4070, (228) 380-BOAT
Fishing Cap.-6 Sleeping Cap.-6, L-38'

TUFF-E-NUFF
Pier A Slip 13
Capt. Jerry Holland, Tony Paul, 2nd Capt
18581 Robinson Road, Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-7215
Fishing Cap.-6, Sleeping Cap.-8, L-42'

MISSISSIPPI ISLAND CHARTER, INC.
4035 Trout St., Bay St. Louis, MS 39521
228-463-0509
Take a ride with Mississippi Islands Charter, Inc. to the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Cat, Horn and Ship Islands are just minutes away from the Long Beach Harbor on the Mississippi Gulf Coast offering great historic and scenic views (not to mention great fishing).

MISS LISA CHARTERS
Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi
228.466.5757
A family oriented charter offering sportfishing, family excursions, marsh fishing, island camping and river cruises. Discover for yourself how good Miss Lisa Charters really is!

LongBeach Harbor

IMPULSIVE
Pier 1 Slip 1
Capt. Scott Simpson
206 Edwards Drive Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 217-2236 or (228) 452-7117
25 Ft. Stamas Center Console, Capt. Scott has been featured on ESPN 2's National Television fishing show "World of Salt Water Fishing" hosted by George Poveromo.