Barrier Island/Nearshore Fishing

100% (1) Gulfport, MS 1 - 10 People 6 Hours From $640 Trip #10379
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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Fishing the Barrier Islands and Nearshore reefs

Target Species: Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, White Trout, Ground Mullet, Sharks, and Spanish Mackerel

Live Bait, dead bait, and Artificials

The barrier island and nearshore reef fishing trip is a great way to target popular gamefish and take in the natural beauty of those environments at the same time. These areas are typically most productive from early April to mid-November. On these trips, both live bait and...

About Your Trip

Fishing the Barrier Islands and Nearshore reefs

Target Species: Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, White Trout, Ground Mullet, Sharks, and Spanish Mackerel

Live Bait, dead bait, and Artificials

The barrier island and nearshore reef fishing trip is a great way to target popular gamefish and take in the natural beauty of those environments at the same time. These areas are typically most productive from early April to mid-November. On these trips, both live bait and artificial lures may be used depending on how fast the action is. Most of our nearshore reefs are in 8-15 feet of water and can host many different species. Fishing at the barrier islands is usually a shallow-water affair targeting speckled trout, redfish, white trout, flounder, and sharks on the sea grass flats and in the saltwater marshes.

Fuel, Fishing licenses, Rods/Reels, Tackle, Bait, Ice, Separate drink cooler with ice bottled water, and Fish cleaning are included.
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 3 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

6 hours
1 Person
$640.00
2 People
$640.00
3 People
$640.00
4 People
$640.00
5 People
$700.00
6 People (two boats)
$1,280.00
7 People (two boats)
$1,280.00
8 People (two boats)
$1,280.00
9 People (two boats)
$1,400.00
10 People (two boats)
$1,400.00
Pay $150 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.
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Daniel T.

Independent Guide
Laid-back
Instructional
Raised in Pass Christian, MS, I have been a lifelong outdoorsman. My love for fishing began on the bank of a pond, end of a pier, and rocks of a jetty. As soon as a boat came into the picture, fish inhabiting the Wolf River and Portage Bayou immediately became imperiled – especially once I was able to tow the boat to the launch myself! My highly supportive parents strongly encouraged I go to college,...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Daniel

Daniel T.

Independent Guide
Raised in Pass Christian, MS, I have been a lifelong outdoorsman. My love for fishing began on the bank of a pond, end of a pier, and rocks of a jetty. As soon as a boat came into the picture, fish inhabiting the Wolf River and Portage Bayou immediately became imperiled – especially once I was able to tow the boat to the launch myself! My highly supportive parents strongly encouraged I go to college, so off I went. I studied at Mississippi State University in the Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture program. Where else would a young person with a burning passion for the outdoors go? I completed my bachelors of science in 2020 and was accepted in the University of Southern Mississippi’s coastal science master’s program in the fall of the same year. This allowed me to be closer to the waters I loved and hone my skills as a fisherman and naturalist. I completed my masters’s thesis studying marsh grass and how pier dimensions and construction can affect their success. After receiving my master’s degree in 2022, I accepted a Shrimp and Crab scientist position at the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. This job afforded me the ability to represent the rich natural resources and diverse community of fishermen and women of Mississippi. I was provided the opportunity to be able to commit to full-time guiding in Spring of 2025. I am excited to share the coastal experiences I love with those seeking a taste of what the Mississippi gulf coast has to offer!
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.
You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.
Gulfport, Mississippi
Areas Fished

About Your Boat

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Boat photo for Barrier Island/Nearshore Fishing
Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Sea Ox
Year Built
2019
Boat Length
24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Sea Ox
Year Built
2019
Boat Length
24'
Boat Restroom
No
Engine Manufacturer
Suzuki
Total Horsepower
300
Number of Engines
1
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 3 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

All gear is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.
You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.
We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.
In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.
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