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Pass Christian fishing guide
Pass Christian sits on the Mississippi Sound between Long Beach and the mouth of the Bay of St. Louis, and its city harbor has commercial and pleasure craft slips, three public launches and a public fishing pier. Compared with Gulfport, the harbor here sits further west, which puts the Bay of St. Louis bridges and the Cat Island grass beds close and makes the run to the Louisiana and Biloxi marsh shorter. Most local guides fish inshore and nearshore for trout, reds, black drum, sheepshead and tripletail, and work the state's artificial reefs in the Sound.
10 ft, conditions now
Conditions now
Live from NOAA and the National Weather Service. Times show in your own time zone.
Today’s bite
A forecast built from live data and the calendar below. Not a catch report.
Working out today from the tides, water and calendar.
Tides
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On the water now
- Water
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- Wind
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Marine forecast
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7 day forecast
National Weather Service, for Pass Christian. Updates through the day.
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NOAA tides, Pass Christian Yacht Club, Mississippi Sound, MS (opens in a new tab) NOAA station Bay Waveland Yacht Club, MS (opens in a new tab) NWS 7 day forecast (opens in a new tab) NWS marine forecast, Mississippi Sound (opens in a new tab)
12 ft, the chart
Chart and depths
The official NOAA chart, centered on Pass Christian. Depths, channels, reefs and markers, live from NOAA.
The NOAA chart loads when you scroll here.
15 ft, fishing reports
Fishing reports
What people are catching, on what, and where. Every report links to whoever wrote it. We do not write these ourselves.
Latest reports
From local captains, shops and outdoor writers. Newest first, last 14 days.
- We have not found a report source that posts online for this water yet.
Report sources: Captain Experiences Bay St. Louis guide reports (opens in a new tab) Shore Thing Fishing Report (The Shoofly Magazine) (opens in a new tab)
Straight from the dock
Reports sent to us by shops and captains on this guide. We check each one before it posts.
Checking for reports.
20 ft, what is biting
What is biting, month by month
When each fish is at its best around Pass Christian. This month is marked.
| 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 |
| Sheepshead | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Good | Good | Good |
| Black drum | Peak | Peak | Peak | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Good | Good | Good |
| Flounder | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Slow | Slow |
| Tripletail | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Slow | Slow | Slow |
| Cobia | Slow | Slow | Slow | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Good | Good | Slow | Slow | Slow |
| Spanish mackerel | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Peak | Peak | Peak | Slow | Slow | Slow |
| Red snapper | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Good | Peak | Good | Slow | Good | Slow | Slow | Slow |
Speckled trout
Peak: April, May, June, October, November
Spring and summer trout spawn on the Cat Island grass beds, and in cold weather they hold in deep bayou holes and river bends, so local guides shift to river mouths and deep bayous once the water cools.
Redfish
Peak: October, November, December
Fall high tides put schools of reds on the edges of the Biloxi Marsh, a run across the Sound from Pass Christian.
Sheepshead
Peak: January, February, March
Pass Christian guides fish inshore structure with live shrimp and fiddler crabs for sheepshead from fall into winter.
Black drum
Peak: January, February, March
They come into the bays with the sheepshead in winter and are caught on the same inshore structure.
Flounder
Peak: July, August, September
Summer flounder get gigged at night on a full moon along the beaches and islands, and hook and line anglers fish rocks and structure.
Tripletail
Peak: July, August, September
Run the crab pot lines in the Sound in summer, spot fish laid up by the buoys, then idle back and pitch a big live shrimp past them.
Cobia
Peak: April, May
April and early May bring migrating fish to the sand bars, then they hang on rigs, wrecks, reefs and channel markers into summer.
Spanish mackerel
Peak: July, August, September
They are plentiful in the Sound in summer, and trolling or casting spoons fills a box quickly.
Red snapper
Peak: June
An offshore trip past the islands, legal only on open days with the MS-ROLP permit for everyone aboard and the trip reported through Tails n' Scales.
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 in Mississippi territorial waters 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, and stays closed until September 1, 2027.
NOAA Fisheries, 2026 Official page (opens in a new tab)
40 ft, where to fish
Where to fish
- Pier
Pass Christian Harbor fishing pier
The city harbor's fishing pier is open to the public, next to the launches and the harbor master's office at the end of S. Market St.
- Flats
Cat Island grass beds
Trout and reds move onto the south side grass beds in spring and stay through the spawn, and it has the best grass of any area on the Mississippi coast.
- Marsh
Biloxi Marsh and the Louisiana marsh
Reached from Pass Christian across the Sound, it is known for redfish and trout, with schools of reds on the marsh edges on fall high tides.
- Bridge
US 90 Bay St. Louis bridge
The bridge across the mouth of the bay holds schools of white trout in fall on the spans just west of the channel, and the tide has to be moving.
- Reef
MDMR inshore artificial reefs
Crushed concrete, limestone and oyster shell reefs in the Sound are reachable by small boat, pier or wading, and MDMR posts coordinates and GPX files.
50 ft, launch and piers
Ramps and piers
Public launches and fishing piers. Fees and hours change, so check the link before you tow.
| Name | Type | Fee | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Christian Harbor public boat launches (opens in a new tab) | Ramp | Check | 115 S. Market St., Pass Christian, MS 39571 |
| Pass Christian Harbor fishing pier (opens in a new tab) | Pier | Check | Pass Christian Harbor, S. Market St., Pass Christian, MS 39571 |
60 ft, bait, tackle and charters
Bait, tackle and charters
Where to get live and fresh bait, tackle and a guide. We are not paid to list anyone here.
Bait and tackle (3)
- Bait shop
Roscoe's Live Bait Works (east harbor)
Pass Christian Harbor, east side, Pass Christian, MS 39571
Listed as a harbor vendor on the east side of the city harbor.
- Bait shop
B&W Live Bait (west harbor)
Pass Christian Harbor, west side, Pass Christian, MS 39571
Listed as a harbor vendor on the west side of the city harbor.
- Store
Academy Sports + Outdoors Gulfport
15130 Crossroads Parkway, Gulfport, MS 39503
Off I-10 near Bayou Bernard; open 8 AM to 10 PM Monday to Saturday and 9 AM to 9 PM Sunday; sells hunting and fishing licenses and spools reel line.
Live bait comes and goes with the weather and the season. Call before you drive.
Charters and guides
| Charter | Fishing |
|---|---|
| Secret Coast Fishing Charters (opens in a new tab) | Inshore |
| Rough Water Charters (opens in a new tab) | Inshore |
| Head Shaker Charters (opens in a new tab) | Inshore |
| Spot Hunter Fishing Guide Services (opens in a new tab) | Inshore |
| Knot Ez Charters (opens in a new tab) | Inshore |
| Mississippi Sound Guide Service (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.
Blessing of the Fleet and Kids Fishing Rodeo (opens in a new tab)
usually mid May, at War Memorial Park; the free kids rodeo is followed by the Blessing of the Fleet
Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (opens in a new tab)
usually the July 4 holiday, at Jones Park in Gulfport; rodeo waters cover the whole Mississippi Sound
2026: July 2 to 5 (78th annual)
80 ft, asked and answered
Fishing Pass Christian, asked and answered
Where can I launch a boat in Pass Christian?
The city harbor at 115 S. Market St. has three public boat launches, and the harbor's public fishing pier and the harbor master's office are next to them at the end of S. Market St.
Can I fish from a pier in Pass Christian?
Yes. The city harbor has a fishing pier that is open to the public, right by the launches.
Where do I buy live bait in Pass Christian?
The city's harbor page lists two bait vendors, Roscoe's Live Bait Works on the east harbor at (228) 669-6470 and B&W Live Bait on the west harbor at (228) 860-4207. No source we opened says what bait they stock, so call ahead.
What is biting in Pass Christian in late fall?
Local guides fish inshore structure for sheepshead and black drum with live shrimp and fiddler crabs, and reds are at their best from October through December. As the water cools, guides shift to river mouths and deep bayous for trout.
What NOAA stations should I use for Pass Christian tides and water temperature?
Use Pass Christian Yacht Club, station 8746819, for tide predictions. It has no live sensors, so check Bay Waveland Yacht Club, station 8747437, for water temperature and wind, and NWS Mississippi Sound, GMZ532, for the marine forecast.
90 ft, the kit
What we would take to Pass Christian
Sources for this guide (15), last checked 2026-10-27
- captainexperiences.com/fishing-reports/locations/mississippi/bay-st-louis (opens in a new tab)
- dmr.ms.gov/artificial-reef/ (opens in a new tab)
- dmr.ms.gov/legal-notice-opening-rec-red-snapper-20260904/ (opens in a new tab)
- dmr.ms.gov/mississippis-2026-recreational-red-snapper-season-will-open-may-22/ (opens in a new tab)
- dmr.ms.gov/recreational-fishing-season-for-gray-triggerfish-opening-august-1/ (opens in a new tab)
- fishingbooker.com/destinations/location/us/MS/pass-christian (opens in a new tab)
- mississippisportsman.com/content/gps-guide-bay-st-louis/ (opens in a new tab)
- mississippisportsman.com/fishing/inshore-fishing/2018-mississippi-saltwater-calendar/ (opens in a new tab)
- pass-christian.com/departments/harbor/ (opens in a new tab)
- pass-christian.com/event/blessing-of-the-fleet-kids-fishing-rodeo/ (opens in a new tab)
- academy.com/storelocator/mississippi/gulfport/store-0058 (opens in a new tab)
- fisheries.noaa.gov/bulletin/noaa-fisheries-announces-2026-gag-recreational-season-federal- (opens in a new tab)
- fisheries.noaa.gov/bulletin/noaa-fisheries-announces-2026-gulf-america-red-snapper-recreat (opens in a new tab)
- fisheries.noaa.gov/bulletin/recreational-fishing-season-length-announcement-greater-amberj (opens in a new tab)
- mississippideepseafishingrodeo.com/ (opens in a new tab)
100 ft, the seabed
Gear up for Pass Christian
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