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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Join Captain Mark for a premier multi day offshore and marsh fishing experience aboard the Southern Cross, a custom 54 foot aluminum Breaux Bay Craft sportfisherman designed specifically for extended stays on the water and serious time in the fish. This is a true Louisiana coastal fishing adventure built for small groups who want access to some of the most productive and remote fisheries in the Gulf, including Chandeleur Island, the Biloxi Marsh, and Cat Island.

The Southern Cross serves as a comfortable floating mothership, allowing your group to stay on location near the fishing grounds instead of wasting valuable time running back and forth to shore each day. With the guide boat stationed on site, anglers are able to cover more water, reach more remote spots, and spend significantly more time actively fishing throughout the trip.

These waters are known for incredible inshore and nearshore opportunities, with primary target species including speckled trout, redfish, triple tail, and seasonal tarpon. The barrier islands and surrounding marsh systems offer a mix of shallow grass flats, sand pockets, oyster edges, and moving tides that consistently hold feeding fish. Depending on conditions, anglers may experience sight fishing in skinny water, drifting live bait over structure, or working artificial lures along current breaks and shoreline edges.

The Southern Cross is fully equipped for private groups of up to six guests and provides comfortable overnight accommodations. Onboard features include an open sleeping configuration with bunk space, two full heads, a hot shower, a spacious salon with satellite television, and a full galley for meals and downtime between fishing sessions. After a full day on the water, guests can relax comfortably without leaving the fishing grounds.

The trip typically begins just before daybreak as your group departs the harbor aboard the Southern Cross, towing up to two fully equipped guided center console bay boats. Fishing begins immediately upon arrival at the islands, maximizing daylight hours on productive water. On the final day, anglers enjoy a morning fishing session before returning to port around midday.

Captain Mark and the guiding team bring decades of combined experience fishing the Chandeleur and surrounding barrier island systems, ensuring each trip is tailored to conditions and group goals. Their knowledge of seasonal movement, tides, and structure gives guests a strong advantage in consistently productive waters.

All bait, tackle, and fish cleaning are provided, making the experience seamless from start to finish. Guests also have the option to stay aboard the Southern Cross the night before departure for added convenience and a relaxed start to the trip.

This is a fully immersive multi day fishing experience focused on comfort, access, and nonstop action in some of the most productive waters along the Gulf Coast.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Lodging

Lodging is included.

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 30 days before the trip.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

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

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	36 hours	2.5 days
1 Person	$5,900.00	$7,500.00
2 People	$5,900.00	$7,500.00
3 People	$5,900.00	$7,500.00
4 People	$5,900.00	$7,500.00

Pay $2000 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

Add-On	Price
Lodging	Included in the trip price

Add-ons can be added on the checkout page.

About Your Guide

Mark M.

Independent Guide

About Your Guide

Mark M.

Independent Guide

Capt. Mark is an avid inshore angler, waterman, and guide with experience in all forms of fishing. A native of Pass Christian, he has spent his entire life fishing and exploring these Gulf waters.

With over two decades of professional experience, his knowledge, skill, and passion for fishing play a major role in every trip. Capt. Mark loves sharing his home waters with fisherman from around the world. If you play your cards right, he might share a secret or two.

Capt. Mark is one of the first fisherman to start targeting and landing Tarpon in this region of the Gulf. He now offers guided tarpon trips and spends a portion of the season supporting research and conservation efforts for migratory tarpon.

Come join Capt. Mark in his quest to land trophy fish right here on the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast.

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About The Lodge

This lodging is included in the cost of your trip.

Lodge photo for Guided Chandeleur & Biloxi Marsh

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Gulfport, Mississippi

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Guided Chandeleur & Biloxi Marsh

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Boat Type: Center Console
Year Built: 2017
Boat Length: 22'
Boat Restroom: No

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Year Built: 2017
Boat Length: 22'
Boat Restroom: No
Additional Amenities: You'll be transported and housed aboard Captain Mark's 55' Sportfish pictured below, he tows his skiff behind the Sportfish on the way out to the islands and you and your group will fish from that during the day!

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Lodging

Lodging is included.

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 30 days before the trip.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

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

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

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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This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Everything Else to Know

This is an all inclusive trip: Meals, Lodging, Guides, Gear, Bait, and Tackle. All you need to bring are you favorite alcoholic beverages!

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

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 30 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 30 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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Captain Experiences is home to thousands of quality, vetted fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

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.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.