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Biloxi fishing guide

Biloxi sits on the Mississippi Sound with Gulfport to the west and Ocean Springs across Biloxi Bay, and most of the fishing here is shallow, protected water. Locals work the Back Bay, Deer Island, the US 90 bridges and the coastal piers close to home, then run south to the grass beds at Cat Island and the other barrier islands, or west into the Biloxi Marsh when the wind blows. Past the islands, the state's artificial reefs, wrecks and rigs hold snapper, cobia and mackerel. The Sound is the difference here: you can catch fish most of the year without ever seeing open Gulf.

Conditions now
What is biting
Seasons and rules
Where to fish
Ramps and piers
Bait and charters
Events
Questions

10 ft, conditions now

Conditions now

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Tides

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20 ft, what is biting

What is biting, month by month

When each fish is at its best around Biloxi. This month is marked.

What is biting by month around Biloxi. Peak, good and slow months for each species.
Species	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Speckled trout	Good	Good	Good	Peak	Peak	Peak	Good	Good	Good	Peak	Peak	Good
Redfish	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Peak	Peak	Peak
Flounder	Slow	Slow	Slow	Slow	Good	Good	Good	Good	Peak	Peak	Peak	Slow
Sheepshead	Peak	Peak	Peak	Good	Slow	Slow	Slow	Slow	Slow	Good	Good	Good
Black drum	Peak	Peak	Peak	Good	Slow	Slow	Slow	Slow	Slow	Good	Good	Good
Cobia	Slow	Slow	Slow	Peak	Peak	Good	Good	Good	Good	Slow	Slow	Slow
Tripletail	Slow	Slow	Slow	Slow	Slow	Good	Good	Peak	Peak	Slow	Slow	Slow
Spanish mackerel	Slow	Slow	Slow	Slow	Good	Peak	Peak	Peak	Good	Good	Slow	Slow
King mackerel	Slow	Slow	Slow	Slow	Slow	Good	Peak	Peak	Good	Slow	Slow	Slow
Red snapper	Slow	Slow	Slow	Slow	Good	Peak	Peak	Slow	Good	Slow	Slow	Slow

Speckled trout
Peak: April, May, June, October, November
In winter they stack in deep bay holes, river bends and the Biloxi Marsh, then from spring through mid August they spawn on the Cat Island grass beds and in fall they push back into the marsh.
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Redfish
Peak: October, November, December
Fish the marsh edges and bayous on a rising tide in fall, the Back Bay and Deer Island flats in spring, and look for bull reds around the passes and bridges.
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Flounder
Peak: September, October, November
In summer they hold on the rock jetties along casino row and get gigged at night off the beaches and islands, and in fall they move through the Sound and around the bridges.
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Sheepshead
Peak: January, February, March
Fish the bridge pilings, like the US 90 bridge between Biloxi and Ocean Springs, plus the jetties and dock pilings from fall through spring.
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Black drum
Peak: January, February, March
Bottom fish the bridges, channels and Point Cadet along the Back Bay in the cooler months, and big ones will come late in the afternoon on a moving tide.
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Cobia
Peak: April, May
They show up in April, so run the sand bars, island points, ship channel buoys and markers, then fish the rigs, wrecks and reefs into summer.
Source 1 (opens in a new tab)
Tripletail
Peak: August, September
Run the crab pot buoys in late summer and sight cast a live shrimp to fish laid up beside them.
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Spanish mackerel
Peak: June, July, August
They are around the reefs and rigs in summer, and when they run the beaches in fall you can also catch them off the beach piers like Coliseum Pier.
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King mackerel
Peak: July, August
Troll the offshore reefs and rigs south of the islands in summer.
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Red snapper
Peak: June, July
Fish the artificial reefs, wrecks and rigs offshore, but only on open days, and before you go check that you have the state landing permit and that you've reported the trip through Tails n' Scales.
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30 ft, seasons and rules

Seasons and rules

Open and close dates we could confirm from official sources, plus where to check limits before you keep a fish.

Red snapper, Mississippi private and state for-hire
Opened at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026, seven days a week in state and federal waters, and closed Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, 2026 Official page (opens in a new tab)
Red snapper, Mississippi reopening
Reopened Friday, September 4, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. for Friday, Saturday and Sunday each week plus Monday, September 7, and closes when the Mississippi private recreational catch limit is projected to be met.
Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, 2026 Official page (opens in a new tab)
Red snapper, federally permitted for-hire vessels
Opened 12:01 a.m. June 1, 2026, and closed 12:01 a.m. October 26, 2026, in Gulf federal waters.
NOAA Fisheries, 2026 Official page (opens in a new tab)
Gray triggerfish, Mississippi waters
Recreational harvest in Mississippi territorial waters reopened at 12:01 a.m. August 1, 2026.
Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, 2026 Official page (opens in a new tab)
Gag grouper, federal waters
Recreational season ran from 12:01 a.m. September 1, 2026, to 12:01 a.m. October 1, 2026.
NOAA Fisheries, 2026 Official page (opens in a new tab)
Greater amberjack, federal waters
Recreational season ran from September 1, 2026, to 12:01 a.m. October 14, 2026, a 43 day season.
NOAA Fisheries, 2026 Official page (opens in a new tab)

40 ft, where to fish

Where to fish

Flats
Cat Island grass beds
Trout and redfish move onto the grass beds in April and spawning trout stay into mid August.
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Marsh
Biloxi Marsh
When it's windy you can still fish here, with redfish along the marsh edges in summer and trout in winter.
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Flats
Deer Island flats
This is a spring spot for redfish and speckled trout on the marsh and flats just off the Biloxi waterfront.
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Bay
Biloxi Back Bay
Close to the ramps, with spring redfish and trout and black drum off Point Cadet late in the afternoon.
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Bridge
Biloxi Bay Bridge (US 90)
The pilings hold sheepshead and black drum in winter and bull reds in fall.
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Jetty
Casino row rock jetties
Flounder hold on the rocks along Biloxi's casino row in summer.
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Reef
MDMR inshore and offshore artificial reefs
The state has 67 inshore reefs in the Sound that you can reach by small boat, from a pier or by wading, plus 15 offshore reef sites and eight rigs to reef sites, and the coordinates are posted on the MDMR site.
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50 ft, launch and piers

Ramps and piers

Public launches and fishing piers. Fees and hours change, so check the link before you tow.

Public boat ramps and fishing piers around Biloxi
Name	Type	Fee	Where
Biloxi Small Craft Harbor boat ramp (opens in a new tab)	Ramp	Check	679 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, MS
Hiller Park boat launch (opens in a new tab)	Ramp	Check	Hiller Park off Pass Road, Biloxi, MS
Kuhn Street boat launching ramp (opens in a new tab)	Ramp	Check	Kuhn St. at US Hwy 90, Biloxi, MS
Lee Koplin Sun-n-Sand Park boat launches (opens in a new tab)	Ramp	Free	Off Highway 90 across from Treasure Bay Casino, Biloxi, MS
Popp's Ferry Causeway Park and boat ramp (opens in a new tab)	Ramp	Check	Popp's Ferry Road on the Tchoutacabouffa River, Biloxi, MS
Forrest Avenue pier and boat ramp (opens in a new tab)	Pier	Check	Forrest and Bayview Avenues, Biloxi, MS
Old Biloxi/Ocean Springs drive-on fishing pier (opens in a new tab)	Pier	Check	Howard Avenue, east of the Palace Casino, Biloxi, MS
Coliseum Pier (opens in a new tab)	Pier	Check	Beach Blvd. across from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, MS

60 ft, bait, tackle and charters

Bait, tackle and charters

Local shops and guides. We are not paid to list anyone here.

Bait and tackle

Bait and tackle shops around Biloxi
Shop	Where	Phone
Fort Bayou Bait Shop (opens in a new tab)	1022 Legion Ln., Ocean Springs, MS	(228) 875-6252
Academy Sports + Outdoors Gulfport (opens in a new tab)	15130 Crossroads Parkway, Gulfport, MS 39503	(228) 831-5260

Charters and guides

Fishing charters and guides around Biloxi
Charter	Fishing
Fish-Finder Charters (opens in a new tab)	Inshore and offshore
Island Time Charters (opens in a new tab)	Inshore and offshore
Tuna Chasa Charters (opens in a new tab)	Inshore and offshore
Mega-Bite Fishing Charters (opens in a new tab)	Inshore and offshore
Dominator Fishing Charters (opens in a new tab)	Offshore
Barlow's Charters and Guide Services (opens in a new tab)	Inshore

70 ft, on the calendar

Tournaments and events

Annual events on this water. Dates move, so confirm with the organiser.

Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (opens in a new tab)
usually the July 4 holiday, at Gulfport Harbor and Jones Park
2026: July 2 to 5
Gulf Coast Billfish Classic (opens in a new tab)
usually early June, at Point Cadet Marina in Biloxi

80 ft, asked and answered

Fishing Biloxi, asked and answered

When is the best time to fish Biloxi for speckled trout?

Spring and early summer are strong, when trout move onto the Cat Island grass beds to spawn and stay into mid August. Fall is good again as they push back into the marsh, and in winter you'll find them in deep bay holes, river bends and the Biloxi Marsh.

Do I need a saltwater license to fish in Biloxi?

Yes, if you're 16 or older and fishing south of Highway 90. Between Highway 90 and I-10 a saltwater or freshwater license works. If you want to keep reef fish or cobia, everyone fishing on the boat also needs the MS-ROLP landing permit.

When is red snapper season in Mississippi in 2026?

The state season opened May 22, 2026, and closed July 5, 2026. MDMR reopened it on September 4, 2026, Friday through Sunday each week plus Monday, September 7, until the state catch limit is projected to be met. Check dmr.ms.gov/snapper before every trip, and report your trip through Tails n' Scales.

Where can I fish from shore or a pier in Biloxi?

Piers in town include the Old Biloxi/Ocean Springs drive-on fishing pier off Howard Avenue, Coliseum Pier on Beach Blvd. and the Forrest Avenue pier on the Back Bay. When Spanish mackerel run the beaches in fall you can catch them off the beach piers like Coliseum Pier.

What NOAA tide station should I use for Biloxi?

Use Biloxi (Cadet Point), station 8743735, for tide predictions. It does not report water temperature or wind, so check Pascagoula NOAA Lab, station 8741533, for water temperature, and the NWS Mississippi Sound forecast (GMZ532) for wind and seas.

90 ft, the kit