Bay St. Louis Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Daniel Taylor
Pass Christian, Mississippi
Reported: 5 days ago

Daniel Taylor Pass Christian, Mississippi Reported: 5 days ago

Lately we have been catching plenty of sheepshead and black drum. Some days we are still getting into redfish, speckled trout, and white trout. The weather has been mild and we haven't had to make long boat rides, both of which make for a relaxing fishing experience. Live bait such as shrimp and fiddler crabs have been the key to success. In the coming weeks we will continue to fish inshore structure for sheepshead and drum, and start to focus on river mouths and deep bayous for trout and redfish once the water cools down.

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Frenchy Sandot
Slidell, Louisiana
Reported: 8 months ago

From the 12th (last week) till yesterday. Yesterday winds blowing 26 gusting 30mph. Every single trip VERY "catching."🙏🎣

Frenchy Sandot Slidell, Louisiana Reported: 8 months ago

From the 12th (last week) till yesterday. Yesterday winds blowing 26 gusting 30mph. Every single trip VERY "catching."🙏🎣

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Mackie Bellott
Lacombe, Louisiana
Reported: 9 months ago

Spring and summer should be good fishing.

Mackie Bellott Lacombe, Louisiana Reported: 9 months ago

Spring and summer should be good fishing.

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Frenchy Sandot
Slidell, Louisiana
Reported: 9 months ago

Last few weeks have been amazing!!! 3 days of very cold waters down 40.4 degrees. During which we had to literally put the bait a few inches from their mouth.

Frenchy Sandot Slidell, Louisiana Reported: 9 months ago

Last few weeks have been amazing!!! 3 days of very cold waters down 40.4 degrees. During which we had to literally put the bait a few inches from their mouth.

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Mike Brantley
Slidell, Louisiana
Reported: 9 months ago

Fishing Lake Ponchatrain, New Orleans using live bait on the bottom

Mike Brantley Slidell, Louisiana Reported: 9 months ago

Fishing Lake Ponchatrain, New Orleans using live bait on the bottom

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Mike Brantley
Slidell, Louisiana
Reported: 9 months ago

Fishing Lake Ponchatrain, New Orleans using live bait on the bottom.

Mike Brantley Slidell, Louisiana Reported: 9 months ago

Fishing Lake Ponchatrain, New Orleans using live bait on the bottom.

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Robert Mcdaniel
Biloxi, Mississippi
Reported: 9 months ago

Robert Mcdaniel Biloxi, Mississippi Reported: 9 months ago

2022 Eddie called wanting to catch a cobia what's the best time?! I told him mid April but it's a hard fish to try for we usually chum for them and it can be slow.. But we can usually catch some shark bull reds jacks or something to pass time.. Sounds like fun so he booked a mid April day and we was gone give it a try!! Well about 3 hrs in on a 6hr. Trip we hadn't had much activity., Couple runs but we didn't connect so wasn't sure what the runs were.. Bout that time I happened to spot the fish come up the chum slick on bottom so I knew the pole closes to him was a live cat fish so I told him to grab it and pull it in a lil and when he did the cobia attacked it.. luckily I seen it and was able to unlock the spool quick enough to let the fish swallow the bait for a 6 Mississippi count then locked it and he set the hook and the fish bolted to the top trying to sling the hook.. He did good for his first saltwater fishing experience.. after a few trips around the boat we were able to gaff the fish and in the boat!! His adrenaline was a little high and w/ high blood pressure actually got a lil green so we called it a day.. The next year he booked the same day and actually caught a fish that was identical same time weight and all.. almost a carbon copy of the year before.. we did try last year but was unsuccessful!!

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Robert Mcdaniel
Biloxi, Mississippi
Reported: 9 months ago

Plenty of the big black drums last couple weeks we don't keep them lots sheep around few specks

Robert Mcdaniel Biloxi, Mississippi Reported: 9 months ago

Plenty of the big black drums last couple weeks we don't keep them lots sheep around few specks

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Was a great trip
William B. | December 3, 2025

Trip: Biloxi Back Bay Barrier Islands
★★★★★
Greg did a good job we catch a limit of fishing I would use him again
Stanley R. | November 7, 2025

Trip: Full Day Red Fishing
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Captain Sonny was a great guide and we picked up plenty target fish and a great mix bag to keep the trip fun. I highly recommend! Ben Rivera
Ruben R. | November 4, 2025

Trip: Gulfport Inshore Fishing
★★★★★
Great day. Good fish! Enjoyed his guiding and knowledge of the water!
Brad C. | October 24, 2025

Trip: Half Day Trip – Inshore
★★★★★
We had the best time fishing with Robert! Neither of us had much experience before fishing..certainly not other than freshwater lakes so all new to us and Robert made it so fun, teaching us all about different techniques specific to the different fish..we caught so many varieties and just had a ball! Highly recommend!!! Can't wait to do it again!
Sara D. | October 22, 2025

Trip: Biloxi Inshore Light Tackle Trip
★★★★★
Awesome trip! If you are unsure which guide to use, Captain Drake is your man. Will definitely use him again for future trips!
Clay A. | October 18, 2025

Trip: Catching New Orleans
★★★★★
I give captain Mark a 5 star! He is knowledgeable, friendly, and a real pleasure to do business with. Although we didn't have the pleasure of many different species of fish biting it was still worth the monies spent to be out on the water with him and his deck hand Tyler. I would recommend him 100%.
Shari H. | September 28, 2025

Trip: 4-6-8 Hour Action Packed Charters!
★★★★★
We had an awesome trip with Captain Leo. He put us on fish early and often. We had novice to advanced fishermen in the boat and he catered to us all. Definitely would book again.
Timothy S. | September 20, 2025

Trip: Biloxi Back Bay Barrier Islands
★★★★★
It was the highlight of my trip and the best fishing experience I’ve ever been on. I would highly recommend going out with captain Leonard, he was very helpful and helped me catch a good bit of fish. My only regret is not booking sooner.
Jeffrey P. | September 8, 2025

Trip: Biloxi Back Bay Barrier Islands
★★★★★
I came down to Gulfport from Atlanta for labor day vacation and hired Captain Leonard to take us fishing. Leonard took great care of us and we caught a ton of really great fish. He gave us tips on being better fisherman as well. I highly recommend Capt. Leonard for your next fishing trip.
Michael L. | August 31, 2025

Trip: Biloxi Back Bay Barrier Islands

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