Fishing in Gulfport, MS: inshore fishing charters
Redfish, speckled trout and flounder in the Mississippi Sound.
Book one of our fishing charters in Gulfport, MS and fish the marshes, bayous, harbor jetties and barrier-island shorelines of the Mississippi Sound with a licensed local captain. Trips start at $450 for 4 hours, with your saltwater fishing license, rods, reels, tackle and bait included. Call or text (407) 392-4593 to book.
Call to book your Gulfport inshore fishing charter
Biloxi and Gulfport trips book by phone for now. Call or text with your date and group size, and we’ll confirm the captain, start time and meeting spot. Prices are for your group.
4-hour inshore charter
From $450Morning (7–11 am) or afternoon (2–6 pm)6-hour inshore charter
From $550Morning start, flexible on request8-hour inshore charter
From $750Full day, morning startFree cancellation up to 72 hours before. Full refund or free reschedule if the guide cancels for weather. Questions? Call or text (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm.
What does a Gulfport, MS inshore fishing charter include?
iOutdoors books 4-, 6- and 8-hour inshore fishing charters out of Gulfport, Mississippi for redfish, speckled trout, flounder and sheepshead in the Mississippi Sound. Trips start at $450 for 4 hours, $550 for 6 hours and $750 for 8 hours for up to 4 guests. The price includes a licensed captain, the boat and fuel, your Mississippi saltwater fishing license, rods, reels, tackle and bait.
What’s included and what to bring
- Licensed local captain
- Boat and fuel
- Mississippi saltwater fishing license for everyone fishing
- Rods, reels, tackle and lures
- Bait (live bait when available)
- Cooler, ice and bottled water
- Captain tip (10–20% is customary)
- Food and drinks (you can bring your own; cans preferred)
- Transportation to the meeting spot
What to bring
Reviews from iOutdoors Gulf and Florida trips
5.07 reviewsfrom iOutdoors saltwater trips. Mississippi reviews will show here as they come in
Capt Brad was great for both of our fishing trips. He took great care to make my husbands birthday fishing experience amazing and taught me how to use a bait caster. His boat was immaculate and most importantly, he put us on fish.
Ashley Eubanks · April 2026 · Google
freshwater fishing
Captain Brad was amazing Best day ever
robyn prestigiacomo · March 2022
A most delightful town
The town of New Smyrna is worth seeing and visiting. We enjoyed walking along the waterfront. You can drive your car to the beach. Ate dinner near the water at one of the Town Tavern which featured a live band. My friend and I went fishing, what fun, highly recommend it!
Lisa Wilson · January 2021
Obstacles conquered!
Started out with a full moon the night before and wind blowing 3 times what was forecast but Captain Brad had a plan. We got out and in no time had fish on! I had no expectations for what we might catch which turned out great 8 different species and two nice redfish! I had a great time!
Doug M. · March 2019 · TripAdvisor
Best Birthday Gift Ever !!!
I booked this trip for my Dad's Birthday he loves to fish but rarely catches anything. We went with Capt Brad Kayholm and he delivered an awesome trip he was on time ,very friendly ,knowledgeable and put us on the fish !!! I would definitely recommend booking a trip with him!!!
flhomesbyrich · October 2018
Best Birthday Gift Ever !!!
I booked this trip for my Dad's Birthday he loves to fish but rarely catches anything. We went with Capt Brad Kayholm and he delivered an awesome trip he was on time ,very friendly ,knowledgeable and put us on the fish !!! I would definitely recommend booking a trip with him!!!
flhomesbyrich · October 2018 · TripAdvisor
Four hour trip with Captain Brad
We had a great time with Captain Brad. He had us on the fish right away in the morning and always kept us moving looking for more. He was very knowledgeable.
Eli L · October 2018 · TripAdvisor
What’s biting in Gulfport by season
Winter Dec–Feb
- Redfish and black drum in the bayous and harbors
- Sheepshead around pilings and jetties
Spring Mar–May
- Speckled trout and redfish move onto the flats
- Flounder start to show
Summer Jun–Aug
- Speckled trout early and late
- Spanish mackerel and redfish around the islands
Fall Sep–Nov
- Bull redfish in the passes
- Flounder run and trout in the marshes
Fish you can catch inshore in Gulfport
Redfish and speckled trout are the main targets. Swipe to see what you could catch.
Redfish
Red drumIn the marsh, along shorelines and around the barrier islands, all year.
Speckled trout
Spotted seatroutOver grass and shell in the Sound; best spring through fall.
Flounder
Southern flounderOn sandy bottom near passes; the fall run is the peak.
Sheepshead
Convict fishAround piers, pilings and jetties, mostly in winter and spring.
Black drum
In the bayous and harbors, strongest in the cooler months.
Seasons, size and bag limits apply: see the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources for current saltwater rules. Your captain can tell you what you can keep.
Where you’ll fish
Inshore trips fish the Mississippi Sound off Gulfport: marsh shorelines, bayous, the harbor jetties and the shallows around the barrier islands. Gulfport sits on the Gulf Coast between Biloxi and Long Beach, a short drive from the casinos such as Island View Casino.
Meeting spot: your captain confirms the spot and start time with you before the trip, based on wind and tide.
Want bigger fish? See Gulfport deep sea fishing or browse Mississippi deep sea charters.
Gulfport inshore fishing tips
Speckled trout feed best at first light, so the morning trip is the most popular. For trout techniques, read how to catch speckled sea trout and our trout fishing guide. Redfish fans can try a fly: see fly fishing knots for redfish flies. Visiting in summer? Read our tips for tarpon and the tripletail fishing guide for more Gulf Coast inshore species, or snapper fishing if you want to head offshore.
Gulfport, MS inshore fishing questions
How do I book a trip?
Mississippi trips book by phone for now. Call or text (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm, with your date, trip length and group size. We’ll confirm the price, captain, start time and meeting spot.
How much does a fishing charter in Gulfport, MS cost?
Inshore fishing charters in Gulfport start at $450 for 4 hours, $550 for 6 hours and $750 for 8 hours. The price covers your group of up to 4 guests. We confirm the exact price for your date when you call.
What can I catch fishing in Gulfport, MS?
Redfish and speckled trout are the main inshore targets, with flounder, sheepshead, black drum and Spanish mackerel by season.
Do I need a fishing license?
No. Your Mississippi saltwater fishing license is included in the trip price.
What is included in the price?
The licensed captain, boat and fuel, your saltwater license, rods, reels, tackle, lures and bait (live bait when available), plus a cooler with ice and bottled water. The captain’s tip, food and drinks are not included.
How many people can go?
Up to 4 guests per boat. For bigger groups, call (407) 392-4593 and we’ll book more than one boat.
What time do trips start?
4-hour trips run in the morning (7–11 am) or afternoon (2–6 pm). 6- and 8-hour trips start in the morning. Your captain confirms the exact time and meeting spot.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before your trip. If the captain cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.
Which trip length should I pick?
4 hours is great for families and first-timers. Choose 6 or 8 hours to reach the barrier islands and fish more spots.
Can I keep my fish?
Yes, within Mississippi’s size and bag limits. Your captain will tell you what you can keep and can clean your catch on request.
More Mississippi fishing trips
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