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Bay St. Louis Inshore Slam

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Everything to Know About Booking a Bay St. Louis live bait fishing charter

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Bay St. Louis with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 36 live bait fishing trips in Bay St. Louis, and the most popular trips in the area are Bay St Louis Inshore! guided by David, Bay St. Louis Inshore Slam guided by Justin, and Sheepshead Smash 3Hour guided by David.

Our guides in Bay St. Louis are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 6954 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Bay St. Louis? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Bay St. Louis.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Bay St. Louis?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Bay St. Louis as well as nearshore fishing and jetty fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Bay St. Louis are: 1. sheepshead, 2. black drum, 3. flounder, 4. redfish, and 5. speckled trout.

How much do Bay St. Louis live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Bay St. Louis can range anywhere from about $540 to $1,940, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Bay St. Louis is $975. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Bay St. Louis is $1,600.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for on a live bait fishing charter in Bay St. Louis?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Bay St. Louis is summer, and most anglers book their trips 47 days in advance.

Do I need a Bay St. Louis fishing license and what are the bag limits in Bay St. Louis?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Bay St. Louis, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Bay St. Louis. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Bay St. Louis.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Our 4 hour trip with daniel was amazing! 2 people, and qe used 120 shrimp and caught more fish than qe could have ever asked for! Some giant trout, a couple redfish, flounder, and mackerel. I would reccomend him to anyone in the biloxi or gulport area! Thanks again for an unbelievable trip!

    Josh B. | April 12, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip. Highly recommend. Nathan was knowledgeable of the area and put us on fish. He was also great with my young kids.

    Joshua B. | April 7, 2026

    Trip: Inshore/Nearshore Fishing Charters!

  • ★★★★★
    Captain David was GREAT!!! Wife and I booked a last minute charter with him. She had never fished saltwater. We had an awesome time. Captain was very friendly, informative and easy-going!! Will definitely charter with him again!!!

    Cory G. | April 6, 2026

    Trip: Sheepshead Smash 3Hour

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Mackie is Awesome and helpful. We had a great experience.

    Justin R. | March 28, 2026

    Trip: Louisiana Slam With Capt Mack

  • ★★★★★
    Had fun with guide guy Dave. Fishing was tough because of the cold front and low tide but still caught fish.

    David W. | March 21, 2026

    Trip: Bay St Louis Inshore!

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