Full Day Fishing Trip in Biloxi, MS
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Eight-hour private charter targeting redfish, trout, and drumMaximum four guests aboard the Madelyn Kaye vesselDeparts 7 AM from Biloxi Small Craft Harbor
Nothing beats a full day on the water when the fish are biting, and that's exactly what you'll get with Hook N Line Fishing Charters LLC aboard the "Madelyn Kaye." This top-rated 8-hour private charter puts you right in the heart of Mississippi's most productive inshore waters, where redfish patrol the grass flats and trout stack up in the deeper cuts. Starting at 7:00 AM from Biloxi Small Craft Harbor, you'll have the entire day to work the tides and hit multiple spots as conditions change. With room for up to 4 anglers, this isn't some cattle-boat operation – you're getting personalized attention and a fishing strategy built around what's working right now.
Your day kicks off early at Biloxi Small Craft Harbor, where Captain and crew will have the "Madelyn Kaye" rigged and ready to roll. The beauty of an 8-hour trip is flexibility – we're not rushing from spot to spot trying to beat the clock. Instead, we'll work the tide changes, follow the bait, and adjust our game plan based on what the fish are telling us. Morning might find us sight-casting to tailing reds in skinny water, while the afternoon could have us drifting live bait over structure for big trout and black drum. The Mississippi Gulf Coast offers incredible diversity, from shallow grass flats to deeper channels, oyster reefs to sandy bottoms. With a small group of just 4 guests max, everyone gets plenty of rod time and individual coaching. Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to dial in your technique or a family wanting to experience world-class inshore fishing, this charter adapts to your crew's skill level and goals.
Inshore fishing around Biloxi is all about reading the water and matching your approach to the conditions. We'll be using a mix of live bait, artificial lures, and sight-casting techniques depending on what we're targeting. For redfish, nothing beats a well-presented live shrimp or crab bounced along an oyster bar, but when they're up shallow and aggressive, topwater plugs and soft plastics can produce explosive strikes. Trout fishing here often involves working the edges of grass beds with live croakers or bouncing jigs in the deeper pockets. The boat comes equipped with quality spinning and conventional tackle suited for our target species, plus a good selection of terminal tackle and lures that have proven themselves in these waters. Live bait is included, sourced fresh that morning from local suppliers who know what the fish want. The captain will handle all the rigging and re-rigging, so you can focus on feeling that bite and setting the hook. We'll cover techniques like free-lining live bait in current, working soft plastics around structure, and reading birds and bait schools to locate feeding fish.
The variety of species available on this charter is what keeps anglers coming back. Redfish are the crown jewel of Mississippi inshore fishing – these copper-colored bruisers average 18-27 inches and fight like they're twice their size. Best action typically happens around oyster reefs and grass flats during moving tides, especially in spring and fall when they school up tight. What makes reds special is their willingness to eat and their never-give-up attitude once hooked. Black drum might not be the prettiest fish in the Gulf, but they're absolute tanks that will test your drag system. These bottom-dwellers hang around structure and can push 20-30 pounds, making them a customer favorite for anglers wanting to feel some serious power. Sea trout are the bread and butter of many trips, schooling in good numbers and providing steady action when other species are finicky. They love live croakers and soft plastics, and the 15-20 inch fish we catch regularly are perfect for the dinner table. Sheepshead earn respect for being one of the craftiest fish around – they'll steal your bait faster than you can blink, but hook one and you'll appreciate their strength and the challenge they present. Summer flounder round out the slam, lying in ambush along channel edges and sandy bottoms. These flatfish are masters of camouflage but excellent eating, and landing a 3-4 pound doormat flounder is always a trip highlight.
A full day on the water with Hook N Line Fishing Charters LLC gives you the complete Mississippi Gulf Coast fishing experience. Eight hours means we're not watching the clock – we're fishing until we've worked every productive spot and given you the best shot at filling the cooler. The "Madelyn Kaye" is set up for serious fishing, the crew knows these waters inside and out, and with just 4 guests maximum, you're getting the attention and instruction that makes for memorable days on the water. Whether you're planning a guys' trip, family outing, or solo adventure, this charter delivers the kind of fishing that keeps people coming back year after year. The redfish are biting, the trout are schooled up, and there's always a chance at that trophy drum or doormat flounder that'll have you telling stories for years. Don't wait – the best dates fill up fast, especially during peak season when the fishing is hot and everyone wants a piece of the action.
The Madelyn Kaye is your fishing platform for serious inshore action in Biloxi's prime waters. This 20-foot 2009 Mako 204 runs on a brand-new 2025 Yamaha F200 that'll get you to the fish fast and quiet. The Minn Kota Terrova trolling motor with I-Pilot keeps you locked on structure while you work redfish and trout in the shallows - no matter how the wind's blowing. The Lowrance Elite FS-9 fish finder shows you exactly what's holding underneath, whether you're working oyster reefs for sheepshead or sandy bottoms for flounder. Built-in icebox keeps your catch fresh and drinks cold during those long summer days on the water. VHF radio keeps you connected, while GPS navigation ensures you hit every productive spot along the Mississippi coast. With room for 4 anglers, there's plenty of space to fight fish without getting tangled up. The open layout gives everyone room to cast and lets you move around when that bull redfish takes off for the structure.
Pogonias CromisBlack Drum are the heavyweights of our inshore waters, typically running 5-30 pounds but capable of hitting 90+ pounds. These gray-black bruisers love hanging around oyster beds and muddy flats in 2-20 feet of water, using their powerful jaws to crush shellfish. Spring is prime time when they school up for spawning, making them much easier to target. What guests love about drum fishing is the raw power - these fish will test your drag and arms. The smaller ones under 15 pounds make excellent table fare with firm, white meat. My go-to tip: use fresh crab for bait since it stays on the hook better than shrimp, and always fish right on the bottom. They're notorious for light bites, so watch your rod tip closely and set the hook hard when you feel that telltale thump.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are the crown jewel of our inshore waters, easily spotted by their copper-red color and distinctive black spot near the tail. These beauties typically run 18-35 inches around Biloxi, with bull reds offshore pushing 40+ pounds. They love super shallow flats, oyster beds, and marsh edges in 1-4 feet of water - sometimes so shallow their backs show above the surface. Year-round fishing is good, but fall brings the best action when they school up. What guests love most is their bulldogging fight and that explosive topwater strike when they're feeding shallow. Smaller reds make excellent table fare with mild, flaky meat. My go-to setup is a gold spoon or topwater plug worked slowly over grass flats during moving tides. Pro tip: when you spot a red tailing in shallow water, cast well ahead and work your lure past them - spook one and you'll scatter the whole school.
Salmo TruttaSpeckled trout are our most reliable inshore fish, with beautiful silver sides covered in black spots. Most run 14-20 inches and 1-3 pounds, perfect for a fish fry. They love grass flats and shallow bays in 2-8 feet of water, especially around drop-offs and sand pockets. Early morning and evening are prime time, with spring and fall offering the most consistent action. What makes trout special is their willingness to hit both live bait and artificials, plus their sweet, flaky white meat that's hard to beat on the table. They're also great fighters for their size, with acrobatic jumps when hooked. My favorite technique is working a soft plastic shrimp under a popping cork over grass beds - the noise draws them in from a distance. Key tip: don't horse them to the boat since they have soft mouths that tear easily. Take your time and enjoy the fight.
Archosargus ProbatocephalusSheepshead are the "convict fish" of our waters, with distinctive black stripes on a silver body and human-like teeth that'll surprise you. These 2-8 pound fish are structure addicts, living around docks, bridges, and oyster-covered pilings where they feast on barnacles and crabs. Spring months from February through April are prime time when they gather to spawn around hard structure. What guests love is the challenge - sheepshead are notorious bait thieves with delicate bites, but once hooked they put up a solid scrap. The payoff is some of the best eating fish in the Gulf with sweet, white meat. My secret is using fiddler crabs on small hooks, getting your bait tight to the structure, and setting the hook at the first sign of movement. These fish will clean your hook in seconds if you're not paying attention, so stay alert and keep that rod tip sensitive.
Paralichthys DentatusSummer Flounder are one of our most unique targets - flatfish that live on sandy bottoms with both eyes on one side of their head. They're master ambush predators, changing color to match the bottom perfectly. Most run 15-20 inches, but we regularly see keepers up to 6 pounds. Look for them on sandy flats and around channel edges in 10-30 feet of water. Fall fishing from September through November is when they really turn on before their offshore migration. What makes flounder special is their excellent table fare - sweet, flaky white meat that's hard to beat. Plus, there's something satisfying about fooling such a clever predator. My trick is to hook live minnows through the eyes and let them swim just off the bottom. When a flounder grabs your bait, count to three before setting the hook - they need time to turn the bait around in their mouth.
Biloxi, MS