5.0(3 Reviews)Half Day Inshore Fishing in Gautier & Biloxi
5.0(3 reviews)
Private Trip
Half-day morning trip targets redfish, trout, and flounder inshoreAll premium gear, bait, licenses, and fish cleaning includedProfessional crew accommodates families and small groups comfortably
Picture this: the sun's just starting to peek over the Mississippi coastline, and you're heading out with Captain David and his crew from Pier Pressure Charters for what locals know as some of the best inshore fishing along the Gulf Coast. This half-day morning trip is built around getting you on fish without breaking the bank, perfect for families who want their kids to experience the magic of pulling in redfish and speckled trout from these productive shallow waters. Starting at 6:30 AM, you'll spend quality time targeting multiple species while learning from guides who've been working these waters for years.
This isn't your typical crowded party boat situation – with just three anglers max, you're getting personalized attention that makes all the difference. The morning departure time puts you right in the sweet spot when fish are most active, feeding in the shallows before the day heats up. Captain David and his crew know exactly where to find the structure and grass beds that hold redfish, and they're not afraid to move spots if the action slows down. You'll be fishing the protected waters around Gautier and Biloxi, which means comfortable conditions even when it's breezy offshore. The boat comes loaded with premium tackle and fresh bait – none of that frozen stuff that's been sitting around for weeks. Best part? They handle all the dirty work at the dock, filleting and bagging your catch so you head home with dinner ready for the pan.
Inshore fishing here is all about reading the water and adapting your approach. The crew runs a mix of live bait and artificials depending on what the fish are hitting that day. You'll be working shallow grass flats, oyster bars, and drop-offs where predator fish ambush baitfish. The tackle is medium-light spinning gear that gives you the perfect balance – strong enough to handle a bull redfish but sensitive enough to feel a flounder picking up your bait. Techniques range from slow-trolling live shrimp over grass beds to sight-casting at tailing reds in skinny water. The guides coach you through proper hook sets and fish handling, so even first-timers walk away feeling confident. When one species slows down, they switch up the game plan – maybe moving from bottom fishing for black drum to working topwater plugs for speckled trout.
"Great guys to go fishing with and kept us on fish the whole time. We caught our limit and then moved to a different species instead of going back to the dock." - Wayne
"If you want an awesome off shore fishing trip then Pier Pressure Charters is the Charter for you. David Burlison and his crew know what they are doing and will put you on fish. I've been out with these guys several times and they have never disappointed." - Rooster
"We do our annual staff trip with Pier Pressure every year, and they never disappoint. The crew is always incredible and helpful.. Year after year, they make our trip something we all look forward to. Highly recommend" - Amber
Redfish are the stars of this show, and for good reason. These copper-colored bruisers love the shallow oyster bars and grass flats around Biloxi Bay, especially during the early morning hours when they're actively feeding. Mississippi reds typically run 18 to 28 inches, with the occasional bull red pushing over 30 inches that'll test your drag system. Fall and spring offer the hottest action, but summer mornings produce consistent catches. What makes redfish so addictive is their fight – they make powerful runs and use their broad shoulders to bulldoze toward structure. Plus, they're excellent table fare when kept in the slot limit.
Sea trout, locally called speckled trout, are the bread and butter of inshore fishing along the Mississippi coast. These silvery beauties with distinctive black spots prefer slightly deeper grass beds and channel edges, typically holding in 3 to 8 feet of water. The best specks here run 14 to 20 inches, with trophy fish over 24 inches possible during cooler months. They're ambush feeders that respond well to both live shrimp and soft plastic jigs worked slowly along the bottom. Speckled trout have a delicate mouth, so light drag settings are crucial – but their aggressive strikes and acrobatic jumps make every hookup exciting.
Southern flounder are the masters of disguise, lying buried in sandy bottoms waiting to ambush unsuspecting prey. Around Gautier and Biloxi, doormat flounder exceeding 20 inches are possible, especially near channel mouths and creek intersections where tide flow concentrates baitfish. These flatfish require patience – they often pick up bait gently and swim off before really committing. The trick is giving them time to fully engulf your offering before setting the hook. Their unique biology and excellent eating quality make them a favorite target, particularly during spring migrations when they move from deep winter haunts into shallow feeding areas.
Black drum might not win beauty contests, but they're absolute powerhouses that'll give you an arm workout. These bottom-dwellers cruise oyster reefs and shell beds, using their pharyngeal teeth to crush shellfish and crabs. Mississippi black drum commonly reach 15 to 25 pounds, with some true giants exceeding 40 pounds lurking in deeper channels. They're year-round residents but feed most aggressively during warming trends. The fight is all about power and endurance – they don't jump or make flashy runs, just put their head down and pull like a freight train. Fresh crab or cut bait worked tight to structure is the proven formula.
Sheepshead are the ultimate test of angling skill, earning their nickname as "convict fish" thanks to distinctive black stripes and their tendency to steal bait.
This solid 28-foot McKee Craft center console puts you right in the action on Mississippi's productive inshore waters. Built for serious fishing, she's powered by twin 300HP Yamahas that'll get your group of up to 3 anglers to the hot spots fast – cruising at 47 knots when you need to move on the fish. The wireless trolling motor keeps things quiet when working shallow redfish flats around Gautier and Biloxi, while the GPS and fish finder help locate those structure-holding flounder and speckled trout. Radar keeps you safe in morning fog or afternoon squalls. The center console layout gives everyone room to fish without tangling lines, and there's a head onboard for comfort during those productive half-day trips. Perfect for targeting redfish, flounder, and whatever else is biting in the back bays and nearshore waters of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Pogonias CromisBlack drum are the heavyweights of our inshore waters, typically running 5-30 pounds with some real bruisers pushing 50+ pounds in these Mississippi waters. You'll find them around oyster bars, mud flats, and structure where they crush shellfish with those powerful jaws. Spring is prime time when they school up for spawning - that's when you hear them "drumming" underwater, making sounds you can actually feel through the boat hull. They're notorious for their bulldogging fight, using that broad body to pull hard toward the bottom. The smaller ones under 15 pounds are excellent eating with firm, white meat. My local tip: use fresh blue crab or cut mullet on a fish-finder rig, and when you feel that steady pull, don't horse them - let that drag work and enjoy the battle.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are the crown jewel of our inshore fishing, easily identified by that distinctive black spot near the tail and copper-bronze coloring. Most run 18-27 inches in our shallow waters, though we see some big bulls pushing 35+ inches. They love super shallow flats, oyster bars, and grass beds where they cruise looking for crabs, shrimp, and baitfish - sometimes in water so shallow their backs break the surface. Fall and spring offer the best action when they're most active and feeding heavily. What guests love most is their powerful fight and willingness to eat just about anything from live bait to artificials. They're also excellent eating in the slot size range. My go-to technique is working gold spoons or soft plastics around structure on moving water. The trick is making long casts and letting them find your bait rather than spooking them in skinny water.
Salmo TruttaSpeckled trout are one of our most popular targets, running 14-20 inches on average with those beautiful spotted sides that give them their name. They love grass flats, oyster reefs, and drop-offs in 2-8 feet of water throughout our local bays. These fish are most active during spring and fall when water temps are comfortable, though we catch them year-round. Early morning and evening produce the best action when they're feeding on shrimp and small baitfish. What makes them special is their aggressive strike and decent fight for their size, plus they're outstanding table fare with tender, flaky white meat. The key is working soft plastics or live shrimp around grass beds and structure changes. Keep your presentations subtle - they can be finicky, especially in clear water or heavy pressure areas.
Archosargus ProbatocephalusSheepshead are the "convict fish" with those distinctive black and white stripes, and they've earned a reputation as the best bait thieves in the Gulf. Running typically 1-3 pounds with some reaching 8+ pounds, they hang around any structure - docks, pilings, rocks, and oyster bars. Those human-like teeth are perfect for crushing barnacles and crabs. Spring brings the best action when they move shallow to spawn, but we catch them year-round around structure. They're prized for their sweet, flaky white meat that rivals snapper. The challenge is their light bite - they'll pick your hook clean before you know it. My trick is using small hooks with fresh shrimp or fiddler crabs, keeping a tight line, and setting the hook at the first tap. Don't wait for a hard pull because it won't come.
Paralichthys LethostigmaSouthern flounder are masters of disguise, lying flat on sandy and muddy bottoms throughout our local bays and estuaries. These unique flatfish typically run 15-18 inches, though we see some push over 20 inches during good years. Both eyes sit on their left side, and they can change color to match the bottom perfectly. They're ambush predators that bury themselves in sand, waiting for shrimp, crabs, and small fish to pass by. Fall and winter are prime time when they move through our waters heading to spawn offshore. What makes them special is their excellent table fare - sweet, white meat that's hard to beat. The key to landing them is feeling that subtle tap and setting the hook quickly before they steal your bait and disappear back into the sand.
5.0 out of 5.0Great guys to go fishing with and kept us on fish the whole time. We caught our limit and then moved to a different species instea...
If you want an awesome off shore fishing trip then Pier Pressure Charters is the Charter for you. David Burlison and his crew know...
We do our annual staff trip with Pier Pressure every year, and they never disappoint. The crew is always incredible and helpful.. ...
Biloxi, MS