5.0(3 Reviews)Half Day Inshore Trip: Gautier & Biloxi Waters
5.0(3 reviews)
Private Trip
Morning departure targeting redfish, trout, and flounder in shallow watersAll equipment, bait, licensing, and fish cleaning services includedProfessional crew accommodates families and small groups of three
Looking for a solid morning on the water without breaking the bank? This half-day inshore trip hits all the right notes for families and small groups wanting to get into some quality fish around Gautier and Biloxi. We're talking about productive shallow water fishing that puts you on multiple species while keeping things comfortable for everyone from grandpa to the kids. The 6:30 AM departure gets you out there when the fish are most active, and with only three anglers max, you'll get the personal attention that makes the difference between coming home with stories and coming home with dinner.
This trip is all about maximizing your time in the sweet spots where redfish, speckled trout, flounder, white trout, and black drum hang out. The shallow waters around Gautier and Biloxi are known for holding fish year-round, but the real magic happens when you've got a crew that knows exactly where to find them based on tide, weather, and seasonal patterns. You won't spend time rigging tackle or figuring out what bait to use – everything's provided, from premium rods and reels to fresh bait and all the terminal tackle you'll need. The state fishing license is covered too, so you can focus on what matters: putting fish in the boat. When legal fish hit the deck, they'll get filleted and bagged right at the dock, so you're walking away with dinner ready for the pan.
Inshore fishing in these waters is all about reading the structure and working the right presentations. We're talking about fishing grass flats, oyster bars, and channel edges where baitfish congregate and predators follow. Depending on what's biting, you might be throwing live shrimp under popping corks for speckled trout, bouncing jigs along the bottom for flounder, or working the shallows with cut bait for redfish and black drum. The beauty of this fishery is the variety – when one species slows down, there's usually something else ready to bite. The crew adjusts techniques throughout the morning based on what's working, so you're always fishing the most productive method for the conditions. Light tackle makes every fish feel like a trophy, and the shallow water means you can watch the action unfold right beneath the boat.
"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 crown jewel of Mississippi's inshore waters, and for good reason. These copper-colored bruisers average 20-30 inches and fight like fish twice their size. They're most active during the cooler months but can be found year-round in the shallows around Gautier and Biloxi. Redfish love structure – oyster bars, grass edges, and drop-offs where they ambush crabs and baitfish. What makes them special is their aggressive strike and bulldogging fight that'll test your drag system. Plus, they're excellent eating with firm, white meat that's perfect for blackening or grilling.
Sea Trout, or speckled trout as locals call them, are the bread and butter of Mississippi inshore fishing. These spotted beauties typically run 14-20 inches and are most active during spring and fall when water temperatures are ideal. They school up around grass flats and channel edges, feeding heavily on shrimp and small baitfish. Specks are exciting because they often bite in numbers – when you find one, there are usually more around. Their delicate mouths mean you need to stay sharp on the hookset, and their flaky white meat makes them a favorite for the dinner table.
Southern Flounder are the masters of camouflage, lying flat on sandy and muddy bottoms waiting to ambush prey. These flatfish typically range from 15-22 inches and are most active during their fall migration when they move toward deeper water to spawn. What makes flounder fishing exciting is the challenge – they're structure-oriented and require precise presentations along channel edges, around pilings, and near drop-offs. Their unique body shape and fighting style make every hookup memorable, and their sweet, mild flavor makes them one of the most sought-after table fish in the Gulf.
Black Drum are the heavyweights of the inshore game, with fish ranging from schoolie-sized juveniles to trophy adults pushing 30+ pounds. They're bottom feeders that love oyster bars and shell reefs where they crush crabs and mollusks with their powerful pharyngeal teeth. Spring brings the big spawning fish into shallow water, creating some of the most exciting inshore fishing opportunities. Black drum are prized for their raw power and endurance – they don't jump, but they'll test your tackle with long, powerful runs that'll make your arms burn.
Sheepshead are the convict-striped tricksters that hang around structure like dock pilings, jetties, and oyster bars. These 2-4 pound fish are notorious bait thieves with human-like teeth perfectly designed for crushing barnacles and crabs. They're most active during cooler months when they school up for spawning. What makes sheepshead fishing addictive is the challenge – they require finesse, perfect timing, and a sensitive touch
Your fishing platform for the morning is a 2005 McKee Craft center console that knows these Gulf Coast waters like the back of your hand. At 28 feet with twin 300HP Yamaha engines, this boat cuts through the shallows around Gautier and Biloxi with ease, reaching spots where redfish and flounder like to hide. The wireless trolling motor keeps things quiet when you're working structure, while the fish finder helps locate schools of speckled trout and black drum. GPS and radar keep you on target even when morning fog rolls in off the Gulf. With room for up to 6 anglers, the center console layout gives everyone casting room whether you're sight fishing the grass flats or working deeper channels. The onboard facilities mean you can focus on fishing instead of heading back to shore, and twin engines provide reliable power for covering water efficiently during your half-day adventure on Mississippi's productive inshore waters.
Pogonias CromisBlack drum are the bulldozers of our inshore waters, known for their powerful runs and that distinctive drumming sound they make. These bruisers typically range 5-30 pounds around here, with their crushing jaws designed to crunch oysters and crabs. You'll find them around oyster beds, muddy flats, and creek mouths in 3-15 feet of water. Spring is prime time when they school up for spawning - that's when we see the most consistent action. They're not flashy fighters, but they'll test your drag with steady, determined runs. The smaller ones under 15 pounds make excellent table fare with firm, white meat. Here's the key: use fresh crab or cut shrimp on a fish finder rig, and when they bite, don't horse them - let that drag work and enjoy the tug-of-war.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are the crown jewel of our shallow water fishing, easily spotted by that signature black spot near the tail and copper-bronze color. These bruisers range from slot-size fish around 20-27 inches up to massive bulls pushing 30+ pounds. They love cruising oyster bars, grass flats, and marsh edges in just 1-4 feet of water - sometimes so shallow their backs stick out. Year-round fishing here, but fall brings the best numbers as they school up. What makes them special is that drag-screaming run when hooked, plus they're not picky eaters. Smaller ones are fantastic table fare with firm, mild meat. The trick is staying quiet and watching for their tails or backs in skinny water. Toss a gold spoon or live shrimp just ahead of them, not directly on top - spook one and you've likely spooked the whole school.
Salmo TruttaSpeckled trout are the bread and butter of our inshore fishing, with those beautiful spotted sides and white belly. Most fish run 14-20 inches and 1-3 pounds, making them perfect for light tackle action. They cruise grass flats, sandy potholes, and drop-offs in 3-8 feet of water, feeding on shrimp and small baitfish. Spring through fall offers consistent action, with dawn and dusk being prime time. What guests love is their willingness to hit both live bait and artificials, plus that initial head-shaking fight when hooked. The meat is tender and flaky - just don't overcook it or it gets mushy. Best technique here is working a popping cork with live shrimp over grass beds. Listen for the telltale "pop" as they break the surface feeding, then cast just ahead of the commotion.
Archosargus ProbatocephalusSheepshead are the convict fish of our waters with those distinctive black stripes, and they're notorious bait thieves with human-like teeth. Most run 1-3 pounds and 14-18 inches, though we occasionally hook into 5-6 pounders around bridge pilings and dock structures. They love munching on barnacles, fiddler crabs, and shrimp in 5-20 feet of water. Best fishing happens in cooler months when they're more active and aggressive. What makes them popular is the challenge - they're picky eaters and strong fighters that'll head straight for cover. The payoff is some of the best eating fish in our waters with sweet, flaky white meat. My tip: use small hooks with fresh shrimp, get tight to structure, and when you feel them pecking at your bait, set that hook hard and fast before they steal your shrimp and swim away.
Paralichthys LethostigmaSouthern flounder are masters of disguise - these flatfish blend perfectly into sandy and muddy bottoms where they ambush prey. You'll typically find them in 2-8 feet of water around grass beds, creek mouths, and drop-offs. Most run 15-18 inches, but we catch some nice 3-5 pounders that really bend the rod. They're active year-round here, but fall and winter offer the best action as they fatten up before spawning. What makes them fun is the surprise factor - you never know when that "bottom bump" is actually a nice flounder grabbing your bait. The meat is white, flaky, and fantastic eating. Pro tip: use a slow drift with live shrimp or finger mullet, and when you feel that subtle tap, count to three before setting the hook - they need time to fully take the bait.
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.. ...
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