Half Day Pro Fishing Trip - Biloxi Inshore
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Private 4-hour inshore fishing trip for experienced anglersTarget redfish, speckled trout, and sheepshead near barrier islandsAll equipment, licenses, and fish cleaning service included
If you're tired of crowded fishing spots and want to put your skills to the test in some of Mississippi's most productive waters, this private 4-hour inshore charter with Three Jays Charters is calling your name. We're talking serious fishing here – the kind where you need to know your drag settings and can tie a proper knot without looking. This isn't a learn-to-fish trip; it's designed for anglers who already know their way around a rod and want to maximize every minute on the water targeting premium inshore species like Speckled Trout, Redfish, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Flounder, and Tripletail in the fertile waters north of Biloxi's barrier islands.
Your captain will pick you up with everything fishing-related handled – quality rods and reels matched to the target species, fresh bait, a full tackle selection, and all required licenses. The boat launches from Biloxi's harbor, and within minutes you'll be working the productive grass flats, oyster bars, and structure that hold Mississippi's top inshore gamefish. This is technical fishing at its best, where reading the water, understanding tidal movement, and adjusting your presentation can make the difference between a good day and an outstanding one. With a flexible start time, you can time your trip around optimal tides or personal schedule. The $475 rate covers up to four anglers, making it a solid value for experienced groups who want private water access without the crowds. Your captain provides a cooler with ice, and at day's end, your catch gets cleaned, bagged, and packed for the trip home.
The inshore waters around Biloxi demand versatility, and your captain will adjust tactics throughout the day based on conditions, tides, and fish behavior. Expect to work everything from live shrimp under popping corks for Speckled Trout to cut bait on the bottom for Black Drum around oyster reefs. The grass flats north of the barrier islands are prime territory for sight-casting to Redfish, while structure fishing with fiddler crabs can produce keeper Sheepshead that'll test your drag. Tripletail require a different approach entirely – these ambush predators hang around floating debris and channel markers, and successful targeting means precise boat positioning and stealthy presentations. The tackle selection includes medium to medium-heavy spinning setups spooled with braided line for sensitivity and hook-setting power in heavy cover. Circle hooks are standard for most applications, though J-hooks come into play when working artificial lures or when quick hook-sets are critical.
Speckled Trout are the bread and butter of Biloxi inshore fishing, and these spotted beauties are most active during cooler months when they school up in deeper grass beds and channel edges. They're aggressive feeders that respond well to live shrimp, soft plastics, and topwater lures during low-light periods. What makes them special is their willingness to bite and their excellent table fare – a cooler full of 15-18 inch specks means some outstanding meals ahead. Redfish are the power players of the flats, with their copper-colored backs and distinctive black spots making them easy to identify. These bruisers average 20-27 inches in local waters and provide arm-burning fights, especially when hooked in shallow water where they can use their broad tails for maximum leverage.
Sheepshead are the technical challenge that separates skilled anglers from the rest, with their human-like teeth designed for crushing crustaceans around structure. They're notorious bait thieves, but once you master the light bite detection and quick hook-set timing, these black-and-white striped fighters become addictive targets. Black Drum are the heavyweights, with mature fish capable of reaching 30+ pounds in Mississippi waters. They're bottom feeders that respond to fresh cut bait, and their powerful runs can test both tackle and angler endurance. Tripletail are the wild cards – these odd-looking fish with their extended dorsal and anal fins are incredible table fare and provide surprising fights for their size, often jumping and making powerful runs when hooked.
This pro-level charter delivers exactly what serious anglers want – productive fishing time, quality equipment, and access to waters that consistently hold fish. The private boat means no dealing with other anglers' different skill levels or fishing preferences, and the 4-hour duration hits the sweet spot between a quick trip and an all-day commitment. Your captain knows these waters intimately and will put you on fish while sharing insights about reading conditions, seasonal patterns, and effective techniques that'll make you a better angler long after the trip ends. The cleaning service means you leave with ready-to-cook fillets instead of spending your evening at a cleaning table. With flexible scheduling and everything provided except your food and drinks, this charter removes every excuse and delivers pure fishing action. Book your dates now and get ready to test your skills against some of the Gulf Coast's finest inshore gamefish.
Get ready to hit Biloxi's productive inshore waters aboard this fully restored 22' Triton bay boat. Powered by a reliable 200HP Yamaha engine, this rig cuts through the Gulf Coast waters with ease while you target redfish, speckled trout, and more in the shallows north of the barrier islands. The boat's equipped with everything serious anglers need – GPS navigation to find the hotspots, a quality fishfinder to locate schools, and a wireless trolling motor for silent approaches in skinny water. The live bait well keeps your shrimp and mullet fresh all day, while the onboard icebox ensures your catch stays cold for the trip back to the dock. With room for up to four anglers, there's plenty of space to work the flats and grass beds where these Gulf Coast favorites love to feed.
Pogonias CromisBlack Drum are the heavyweights of our inshore waters, typically running 5-30 pounds but capable of hitting 90+ pounds. These bruisers love oyster beds and muddy flats where they crush shellfish with powerful jaws. Spring is prime time when they school up for spawning, making them easier to target. You'll find them in brackish areas, from super shallow water to deeper channels around structure. What makes them special is that raw power - once hooked, they use that bulk to dig hard and test your drag. The smaller ones under 15 pounds make great table fare with firm white meat. Pro tip: use fresh crab for bait and fish it right on the bottom near oyster bars - they won't chase it far, so get that bait close to structure where they're feeding.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are the ultimate sight-fishing target with their copper-colored backs and signature black spots near the tail. Most run 20-35 inches, perfect for both sport and the table. These fish love super shallow water - we're talking 1-4 feet around oyster bars, grass flats, and marsh edges. They feed year-round but fall and spring offer the most consistent action when they're actively hunting the flats. What makes them special is that explosive topwater strike and bulldogging fight that'll test your tackle. Plus, they eat just about everything - live shrimp, cut bait, or artificials all work. The meat is firm and mild, making them a favorite for the cooler. Pro tip: look for nervous water or "waking" fish in the shallows, then cast past them and work your lure back into their path - let them find it rather than hitting them on the head.
Salmo TruttaSpeckled Trout are the bread and butter of our inshore fishing, running 14-24 inches and 1-5 pounds on average. These spotted beauties love grass flats and shallow waters, especially at dawn and dusk when they're most active. Cool weather from fall through spring brings the best action as they school up in deeper holes and channels. What guests love is their willingness to hit artificials - soft plastics, topwater plugs, and live shrimp all produce well. They're also some of the best eating fish we catch, with tender white meat that's perfect for the dinner table. The key is being quiet and working your lures slowly over grass beds. One local trick: during cold snaps, look for them in deeper creek bends where warm water collects - that's where the big schools hole up.
Archosargus ProbatocephalusSheepshead are the "convict fish" of our waters with those distinctive black bars across their gray bodies. These crafty fish run 1-8 pounds typically, though we occasionally see 20-pounders. They live around any structure - docks, bridges, pier pilings - feeding on barnacles and crabs with human-like teeth. Spring months from February through April are peak season when they spawn around jetties and reefs. What makes them fun is they're notorious bait thieves with a light, nibbling bite that'll test your reflexes. The payoff is some of the best eating fish in these waters - sweet, white meat that rivals snapper. Here's the key: get your bait tight to structure and set the hook hard the moment you feel weight. They'll steal your bait all day if you're not quick on the hookset.
Lobotes SurinamensisTripletail are one of our most unique catches - they look like floating debris until you get close and see that distinctive three-lobed tail. These chunky fish average 2-13 pounds and 18 inches, but can push 40 pounds. They're surface dwellers, floating near weed lines, crab trap buoys, and any floating structure from spring through fall. Summer months July-August are peak season during their spawn. What makes them exciting is their acrobatic fight - they'll jump and thrash like a tarpon despite that bulky body. The meat rivals grouper or snapper, making them a real prize. Here's the secret: once you spot one, cast well past it and slowly work your bait back toward the fish. They spook easily if you cast right at them, but they'll ambush a properly presented shrimp or crab fly every time.
Biloxi, MS