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Expert Guided Biloxi MS Inshore Fishing Charters
Biloxi, MSWhat you will be catching:
Black Drum
Redfish
Sea Trout
Sheepshead
Summer Flounder
- Join us for a 4-hour private fishing adventure on the "Madelyn Kaye" out of Biloxi Small Craft Harbor. We'll target the Mississippi coast's best inshore species including redfish, black drum, sea trout, sheepshead, and summer flounder. With morning and afternoon departures, our trips accommodate up to 4 guests and work great for both experienced anglers and newcomers. You'll fish the productive waters around Biloxi with a local guide who knows where the fish are biting. All the gear and guidance you need is included
- just bring yourself and get ready for some solid fishing action on the Gulf Coast.
Trip Pricing and Availabilities:
Half Day Fishing Trip in Biloxi, MS
If you're looking for a solid half-day fishing experience on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, you've found it. Captain Hook N Line knows these Biloxi waters like the back of his hand, and the "Madelyn Kaye" is your ticket to some of the best inshore action around. We're talking four hours of focused fishing that'll leave you with sore arms and a cooler full of dinner. Departing right from Biloxi Small Craft Harbor, this isn't some cattle-boat operation – it's just you and up to three buddies getting the personalized attention every angler deserves. Whether you're a weekend warrior or someone who's never held a rod, we'll put you on fish.
What to Expect on the Water
The "Madelyn Kaye" runs two trips daily – 7 AM for the early birds who know fish bite best at first light, and 2 PM for those who prefer a more civilized start time. Both departures have their advantages. Morning trips catch the tail end of the night bite when Redfish are still prowling the shallows, while afternoon adventures often coincide with the incoming tide that stirs up baitfish and gets predators active. The boat's set up perfectly for inshore work – shallow draft means we can sneak into those back-country spots where the big fish hide, and there's plenty of room for four anglers to fish comfortably without getting tangled up. We provide all the tackle, bait, and local knowledge you'll need. Just bring your fishing license, some snacks if you get hungry, and maybe a cooler with ice if you want to take your catch home.
Techniques and Tackle
Inshore fishing around Biloxi is all about reading the water and adapting to conditions. We'll be working everything from grass flats to oyster reefs, drop-offs to shallow marsh edges. Depending on what's biting, we might be throwing live shrimp under popping corks, working soft plastics along structure, or sight-casting to tailing Redfish in skinny water. The gear we use is perfectly matched to our target species – medium-action spinning rods that can handle a 30-inch Red but still let you feel every head shake from a keeper Trout. We keep a variety of baits on board, from live shrimp and croakers to an arsenal of artificial lures that produce when fish get picky. The key to success out here is staying mobile and adjusting tactics as conditions change throughout the day.
Top Catches This Season
Redfish are the crown jewel of Biloxi inshore fishing, and for good reason. These copper-colored bruisers average 20-28 inches in our waters, with plenty of slot fish that fight like they're twice their size. They're most active during spring and fall when they school up in shallow water, but summer fishing can be phenomenal if you know where to look. What makes Reds so special is their attitude – they'll eat just about anything you throw at them and fight dirty once hooked. Black Drum often get overlooked, but these bottom-huggers are incredibly fun on light tackle. They average 15-25 inches around here and have this unique way of using their bulk and the current to their advantage. Spring is prime time for Black Drum, especially around oyster bars where they cruise looking for crabs and shrimp.
Sea Trout are probably the most consistent biters we have, and they're absolutely delicious on the table. These spotted beauties range from 14-22 inches typically, with the occasional "gator trout" pushing 25-plus inches showing up to make your day. They're most active during cooler months but can be caught year-round if you adjust your techniques. Trout are structure-oriented fish that love grass beds, shell bars, and channel edges. Sheepshead are the tricksters of the inshore world – they've got human-like teeth and use them to steal bait with surgical precision. These black-and-white striped convicts average 12-18 inches and are incredibly good eating despite being notoriously difficult to hook. Winter is peak Sheepshead season when they stack up around docks and pilings. Summer Flounder round out our target list as the ultimate ambush predators. These flatfish bury themselves in sandy bottom and attack baitfish from below. They're most active during summer months and provide some of the most exciting strikes you'll experience – one second your bait is sitting on bottom, the next second your rod is doubled over.
Time to Book Your Spot
Four hours flies by when you're catching fish, but it's the perfect amount of time to get your fix without wearing yourself out. This trip delivers exactly what Biloxi inshore fishing is all about – variety, action, and the chance to catch dinner while having a blast. The "Madelyn Kaye" puts you in the right spots at the right time, and our local expertise means you're not wasting time figuring out what works. Whether you book the morning or afternoon departure, you're getting a world-class fishing experience that'll have you planning your next trip before this one's over. Groups of four work perfectly – everyone gets plenty of action without crowding, and there's room to move around when someone hooks up with a big Red. Don't wait until the last minute to book, especially during peak season when these top-rated trips fill up fast.
Learn more about the species
Black Drum
Black Drum are the heavyweights of our local waters, ranging from 5-30 pounds with some bruisers hitting 90+ pounds. These gray-black fish love hanging around oyster beds and shallow muddy flats where they crush shellfish with their powerful jaws. Spring is prime time when they school up for spawning - that's when we find the best action. You'll know you're hooked up when you feel that steady, bulldogging pull they're famous for. The smaller ones under 15 pounds make excellent table fare with sweet, flaky meat. Here's a local tip: use fresh crab or cut mullet on the bottom near structure, and when you feel that tap-tap-tap, don't set the hook right away - let them take it and run a bit first. These fish are notorious for testing your bait before committing.
Redfish
Redfish are the crown jewel of our inshore fishing, easily recognized by their copper-bronze color and signature black spot near the tail. Most of our fish run 20-30 inches, but we regularly see bulls over 40 inches that'll test your tackle and your arms. These fish love super shallow water - sometimes so shallow their backs stick out - around oyster bars, grass flats, and marsh edges. They feed year-round here, but fall and spring offer the most consistent action. What makes reds special is their powerful runs and that stubborn fight right to the boat, plus smaller ones are fantastic eating with sweet, firm meat. The bigger bulls are best released to keep the fishery strong. Local secret: look for them tailing in skinny water during moving tides, and when sight-fishing, cast well ahead of where they're heading - they spook easily in shallow water.
Sea Trout
Spotted Sea Trout are our bread and butter inshore species, averaging 14-24 inches with those coveted "gator" trout pushing 5+ pounds. These silvery fish with distinct black spots love grass flats and shallow bays where they ambush shrimp and small baitfish. They're most active during low-light periods - early morning, late evening, and overcast days. Spring through fall provides consistent action, though they tend to move to deeper water during cold snaps. What draws folks to trout fishing is their aggressive strikes and the fact that they're excellent on the table with mild, flaky white meat. They can be finicky though, so don't overcook them or the meat gets mushy. Here's what works: use topwater plugs or soft plastics over grass beds during dawn or dusk, and work your lures slow and steady - trout like to follow before they commit to striking.
Sheepshead
Sheepshead are the convicts of the reef with their distinctive black and white stripes, but don't let their looks fool you - these are some of the smartest fish we target. Running 1-8 pounds typically, they're notorious bait thieves with human-like teeth perfect for crushing barnacles and crabs off structure. You'll find them tight to any hard cover: bridge pilings, docks, reefs, and jetties. Winter and early spring fishing is fantastic when they school up heavy around structures. They're challenging to hook but incredibly rewarding once you figure them out, plus they're top-shelf table fare with sweet, firm white meat. My advice: use small hooks with fresh shrimp or fiddler crabs, keep your bait right against the structure, and when you feel them pecking, set the hook hard and fast - they'll steal your bait in a heartbeat if you hesitate.
Summer Flounder
Summer Flounder are the masters of disguise on our sandy bottoms, changing color to match their surroundings perfectly. These flatfish typically run 15-20 inches, but we've seen some doormat-sized ones pushing 5-6 pounds that'll make your day. They're ambush predators that bury in sand and mud, waiting for baitfish to swim by. Fall fishing from September through November gives us our best shots when they're feeding heavily before their offshore migration. What makes them special is that explosive strike when they come up off the bottom - plus they're hands-down some of the best eating fish in these waters. Pro tip: when you feel that initial bite, give them a second to turn the bait in their mouth before setting the hook, since they grab prey sideways and need time to position it.
About the Madelyn Kaye
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