Quick Cast Fishing Trip - Biloxi, MS
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
2.5hour inshore fishing targeting redfish and speckled troutSmall group experience with maximum 2 guests per tripGuided fishing through Biloxi marshes and coastal channels
Looking for a solid half-day of inshore fishing without burning your whole weekend? This 2.5-hour fishing trip with Double Hooker Fishing Charters hits the sweet spot for anglers who want quality time on the water. You'll work Biloxi's productive marshes and inshore channels with an experienced captain who knows exactly where the fish are holding. Perfect for couples or fishing buddies, this trip keeps things intimate with just 2 guests max, so you'll get plenty of hands-on coaching and prime fishing time. Whether you're dialing in your technique or just need to get your line wet, this quick cast adventure delivers the goods.
Your captain will navigate you through Biloxi's maze of productive inshore waters, hitting the marshes, estuaries, and channels where fish love to feed and hide. These aren't random spots – they're proven honey holes that consistently produce quality catches. The scenery alone is worth the trip, with winding waterways cutting through marshland that creates perfect ambush points for hungry gamefish. You'll be fishing structure like oyster bars, grass beds, and drop-offs where baitfish congregate and predators follow. The intimate setting means your guide can focus on putting you on fish and fine-tuning your approach based on what's working that day. Don't worry about bringing anything except sunscreen and snacks – all fishing gear, tackle, and licenses are covered.
Inshore fishing in these waters calls for finesse and the right presentation. You'll likely be throwing live bait like shrimp or small crabs near structure, or working soft plastics through the grass beds where predators like to cruise. Your captain will have you rigged up with medium-action rods perfect for the fight these fish put up – sensitive enough to feel light bites but with enough backbone to muscle fish out of cover. Expect to work different depths depending on the tide and time of day. During moving water, you might be drifting bait along channel edges, while slack tide could have you sight-casting to fish in shallow flats. The beauty of this fishery is the variety – one cast might have you working a popping cork in three feet of water, the next you're bouncing bottom in eight feet targeting different species entirely.
Redfish are the crown jewel of Biloxi's inshore scene, and for good reason. These copper-colored bruisers love the shallow marshes and will absolutely destroy your drag when hooked. They're most active during the cooler months from fall through early spring, though you can find them year-round if you know where to look. What makes reds so special is their aggressive nature – they'll crush a well-presented bait and then bulldoze straight for the nearest structure. Most fish here run 18-27 inches, perfect eating size with that distinctive spot near their tail.
Sea Trout, or "specks" as locals call them, are the bread and butter of these waters. These spotted beauties are incredibly cooperative and fun to catch on light tackle. Spring and fall are prime time when they school up in the grass beds, but summer early morning and late evening bites can be phenomenal. Specks have a soft mouth, so keeping steady pressure without horsing them is key. They're also some of the best eating fish in the Gulf, with sweet, flaky white meat that's perfect for the dinner table.
Southern Flounder are the masters of camouflage in these waters, lying flat on sandy bottoms waiting to ambush prey. Fall is absolutely prime time for doormat flounder as they stage near passes before heading to deeper water. What's exciting about flounder fishing is the technique – you're often bouncing baits along the bottom, feeling for that subtle pickup that signals a flatfish has grabbed your offering. When you set the hook and feel that head-shaking fight, you know you're in for a treat. Plus, few fish beat flounder when it comes to table fare.
Black Drum might not be the prettiest fish, but they're absolute powerhouses that will test your tackle and technique. These bottom-dwellers love oyster bars and structure, using their pharyngeal teeth to crush shellfish. Drum fishing requires patience – they're deliberate feeders that might mouth your bait before committing. But when a big drum decides to run, you better hold on tight. They're incredibly strong and will use every bit of structure to try and break you off.
Sheepshead are the thieves of the inshore world, notorious for stealing bait with surgical precision. These convict-striped fish hang around any structure with barnacles or other crustaceans, using their human-like teeth to pick off prey. Catching sheepshead consistently takes skill – you need to detect subtle bites and set the hook quickly before they spit the bait. But master the technique and you'll be rewarded with some of the finest eating fish in the Gulf. Their firm, sweet meat rivals any offshore species.
This quick cast trip proves you don't need a full day to experience world-class inshore fishing. In just 2.5 hours, you'll work proven fishing spots, learn from an experienced captain, and hopefully boat some quality fish to take home. The intimate setting means personalized attention whether you're a seasoned angler or picking up a rod for the first time. Biloxi's inshore waters are firing year-round, with different species taking turns being the star of the show. Keep in mind that deposits are non-refundable, so make sure your dates work before booking. Ready to get your lines wet? Double Hooker Fishing Charters is standing by to put you on the fish that make these waters famous.
This 23' Carolina Skiff Bay boat is your ticket to productive inshore waters around Biloxi. The 2015 model packs a reliable 150HP Yamaha that'll get you to the fishing grounds fast, cruising at 46 knots when conditions allow. Built tough for Gulf Coast fishing, this skiff handles shallow marshes and coastal channels with ease. The wireless trolling motor keeps things quiet when you're working structure, while the fish finder helps locate schools and bottom changes where reds and specks like to hang out. GPS keeps you on productive spots and gets you back safely. There's an icebox to keep your catch fresh and drinks cold during the 2.5-hour trip. The spacious deck gives you and one other angler plenty of room to cast and fight fish without getting tangled up. Perfect setup for targeting redfish, speckled trout, and flounder in Biloxi's prime inshore fishing spots.
Pogonias CromisBlack Drum are the heavyweights of our inshore waters, typically running 5-30 pounds but capable of hitting 90 pounds. These grey-black bruisers are famous for the drumming sounds they make, especially during spring spawning season when they school up and become easier to target. You'll find them around oyster beds, muddy flats, and shallow creek mouths where they crush shellfish with powerful jaws. They're built for the long haul - some live 50 years. The fight is more bulldogging than acrobatic, but that steady pull will test your gear. Smaller ones under 15 pounds make better eating with flaky white meat. My tip: use fresh blue crab or peeler crab on the bottom - crabs stay put better than shrimp and black drum can't resist them.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are the poster fish of our inshore waters - copper-colored beauties with that signature black spot near their tail. Most run 20-35 inches and put up one heck of a fight in shallow water. You'll spot them cruising oyster bars, grass flats, and marsh edges in just 1-4 feet of water, sometimes so shallow their backs break the surface. They're active year-round but really turn on during spring and fall. What makes them special is their aggressive nature - they'll smash topwater plugs, spoons, and live shrimp with explosive strikes. The meat is firm and mild, perfect for blackening. These fish are built to fight, using that broad tail to make long runs. My secret: look for nervous water or tailing fish on calm mornings - sight fishing to individual reds is as good as it gets.
Salmo TruttaSpeckled Trout are the bread and butter of our inshore fishing, running 14-24 inches with beautiful spotted silver sides. These grass flat specialists love shallow water over sandy bottoms, especially around dawn and dusk when they feed aggressively on shrimp and small baitfish. Spring through fall are prime times, though they school up in deeper channels during winter cold snaps. What guests love most is their willingness to hit artificial lures - topwater plugs, soft plastics, and jigs all work well. They're scrappy fighters with great table fare, featuring tender white meat that's perfect fried or grilled. Just don't overcook it or it gets mushy. My go-to technique: work a shrimp-tipped jig slowly over the grass flats during moving water - the current gets them feeding.
Archosargus ProbatocephalusSheepshead are the convict fish of our waters with those distinctive black and white stripes, but what really sets them apart are their human-like teeth - perfect for crushing barnacles and crabs. Most run 1-8 pounds and 14-20 inches, though 20-pounders do show up around jetties and bridge pilings. These structure huggers rarely venture far from cover, so you'll find them tight to docks, oil rigs, and any barnacle-covered piling. They're active year-round but peak in cooler months. Guests love the challenge - they're notorious bait thieves with light bites, but once hooked, they fight hard. The white, flaky meat is some of the best eating around. Pro tip: pin your fiddler crab or shrimp bait firmly and fish it right against the structure - they won't chase it far.
Paralichthys LethostigmaSouthern Flounder are masters of disguise - these flat, oval-shaped fish camouflage perfectly against sandy and muddy bottoms where they ambush prey. You'll typically find them ranging 15-18 inches, though some reach over 30 inches. They love shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries around Biloxi, especially during spring and fall when they're most active. What makes them special is those distinctive light and dark blotches (no eye-spots like summer flounder) and both eyes on their left side. They put up a decent fight and make excellent table fare with sweet, white meat. The key to landing them is drift fishing with live shrimp or bull minnows right on the bottom - they won't chase bait far from cover, so keep it close to structure.
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