| If you are interested in a fun waterbourne | | | | advance with most captains, for an additional fee, |
| adventure, you should consider a deep sea fishing | | | | to supply the food and refreshments if requested. |
| trip on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. From bluewater | | | | Generally, the charter boat captains have no |
| trips in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico to | | | | restrictive guidelines for the consumption of |
| light tackle excursions along the coastline in the | | | | alcohol on their vessels as long as local laws are |
| Mississippi Sound, deep sea fishing charters | | | | followed, yet for the safety of you and others in |
| provide bottom fishing trips and trolling excursions | | | | your party, excessive consumption and alcohol |
| throughout the year, routinely returning to port | | | | abuse is not tolerated. |
| with a variety of fish, including sharks, grouper, | | | | Make sure proper dress is worn for your deep |
| jack, snapper, lemon-fish and King and the smaller | | | | sea fishing trip. It is recommended that soft deck |
| Spanish mackerel. Additionally, many other types | | | | shoes be worn. Head coverings, such as caps and |
| of game fish are regularly caught. As a courtesy, | | | | hats, proper protective sunglasses and adequate |
| your catch can be cleaned and dressed upon | | | | sunscreen are essential. During the spring, fall and |
| request for a standard charge, however you may | | | | winter, make a point to wear warm enough |
| opt to complete this task yourself . | | | | clothing to provide protection from cool winds |
| Charter boats are located in several harbors along | | | | that may blow in off of the open waters. During |
| the coast. Pass Christian, Gulfport, Biloxi, Long | | | | the summer months, clothing that provides |
| Beach , and Ocean Springs each house several | | | | protection from the sun is needed and a liberal |
| charter boats, as well as offering fresh caught | | | | amount of sunscreen should be applied to anyone |
| gulf shrimp, oysters, fish, and other seafood for | | | | that will be exposed to the sun for extended |
| sale fresh out of the water. | | | | periods of time while trying to hook the big one. |
| A full day fishing charter customarily runs for up | | | | To avoid a scheduling disappointment, especially |
| to eight hours with varying departure times. Most | | | | for seasonal holiday or weekend trips, charters |
| charters depart early, at 6:00- 7:00a.m. Those | | | | should be reserved well in advance, although |
| wishing for longer or shorter adventures might | | | | reservations that are made an evening before |
| consider the overnight and 1/2 day trips. The trips | | | | may be a sufficient amount of time for booking |
| are usually comprised of four to six people with | | | | weekday trips. |
| standard pricing for a full day beginning at around | | | | A Mississippi saltwater fishing license is required to |
| $400.00; 1/2 day trips are priced starting at | | | | fish in the state waters. One must be obtained |
| $285.00 and allow for up to six passengers | | | | prior to the trip, unless notification has been made |
| although prices may vary depending on the | | | | beforehand that the license is covered by the |
| season. Ice, bait and tackle will be provided for | | | | charter boat. Make sure to confirm when booking |
| your convenience. | | | | your charter. |
| All of the fish you will be catching will definitely | | | | Whatever type or length of trip, experiencing the |
| make for hungry fishermen. The party chartering | | | | wonders and creatures of the Mississippi Sound |
| the boat usually is required to provide food and | | | | and the Gulf of Mexico will provide lasting |
| beverages for itself as well as the captain and the | | | | memories and fishing stories. |
| crew, but special arrangements are available in | | | | |