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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

We offer a variety of multi day trips aboard the Southern Cross, our custom 54’ aluminum Breaux Bay Craft sport fisherman.

The “Cross” is a perfect set up for small groups wishing to experience premier guided and wade fishing at and around Chandeleur Island, the Biloxi Marsh, and Cat Island for speckled trout, redfish, triple tail and Tarpon.

With the Cross as a “mothership” on location, the guide boat can cover large areas which allows for more time fishing and less time commuting.

The Cross is equipped for private groups up to 6 and features comfortable bunks in an open configuration, 2 heads and a full shower. She has a comfortable salon with satellite television and a full galley.

The trip consists of your group leaving from the harbor aboard Southern Cross just before daybreak. We tow up to two guided center console bay boats and fish the first day. On the final day you will fish in the morning and head back around noon.

The Southern Cross is the only Chandeleur boat that offers guided fishing trips. Our captain and guides have decades of accumulated knowledge of these barrier islands, assuring your fishing experience will be top notch and tailored to your group’s needs.

All tackle, bait and fish cleaning is provided. You are welcome to stay aboard the Cross the night before your trip if you desire

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 for a refund 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 best for adults.

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	60 Hours
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.

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About Your Guide

Mark M.

About Your Guide

Mark M.

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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Start Location & Lodging Options

Gulfport, Mississippi

Areas Fished

Chandeleur Islands

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Guided Chandeleur & Biloxi Marsh

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Skiff for fishing Sportfish fo
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!

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Skiff for fishing Sportfish fo
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 for a refund 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 best for adults.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Fly Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting

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'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 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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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, bait, 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.