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Gautier Inshore Fishing: 4-Hour Gulf Coast Trip
- Published Date: July 17, 2025
- Fishing
- Biloxi
- $500 - $1,200 price range
Summary
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Rods Bent, Fish On!
From cast to catch—what a day!
Hooked on!
Catching memories
From the hook to the heart
Creating memories
Marley Ray in Mississippi
Gulf Coast fishing at its finest!
Nothing beats a haul like this on the Gulf Coast!
More catch, more fun!
Adventure begins!
From cast to catch—what a day!
Hooked on!
Catching memories
From the hook to the heart
Creating memories
Marley Ray in Mississippi
Gulf Coast fishing at its finest!
Nothing beats a haul like this on the Gulf Coast!
More catch, more fun!
Adventure begins!
From cast to catch—what a day!
Hooked on!
Catching memories
From the hook to the heart
Reel in the Gulf Coast: 4-Hour Inshore Adventure
Get ready to wet a line on the rich inshore waters of Gautier, Mississippi! Our 4-hour trip puts you right where the fish are biting, cruising quiet marshes and protected bayous teeming with sought-after species. Whether you're a seasoned angler or it's your first time holding a rod, our local pros will have you hooking into redfish, speckled trout, and flounder before you know it. We've got all the gear, bait, and licenses covered – just bring your sense of adventure and get ready for some serious Gulf Coast action.
What's Biting Today?
Step aboard our well-equipped charter boat and settle in for a morning or afternoon of non-stop fishing. We'll zip through scenic waterways, targeting honey holes where fish are known to stack up. Your captain's got the inside scoop on where the bite is hottest, whether that's drifting grass flats for specks or working oyster bars for bull reds. We use light tackle and live bait to give you the best shot at landing a cooler full of fish. Don't worry if you're new to this – we'll show you the ropes and have you casting like a pro in no time.
Tactics for Inshore Success
Inshore fishing is all about reading the water and adapting to conditions. We might start by tossing popping corks near grass lines for trout, then switch to bottom fishing with live shrimp for flounder as the tide changes. If the redfish are tailing in shallow water, we'll break out the fly rods for some sight fishing action. Our boats are set up with top-notch electronics to find structure and bait schools, plus a trolling motor for stealthy approaches in skinny water. We've got an arsenal of rods, reels, and lures to match whatever the fish are biting on that day.
Target Species
Speckled Trout: These silver-spotted beauties are the bread and butter of Gulf Coast inshore fishing. Specks love to hang around underwater structure and grass beds, ambushing bait fish and shrimp. They're known for their delicate white meat and put up a great fight on light tackle. Spring and fall are prime times to target big gator trout, but you can catch them year-round in Gautier's waters.
Redfish: Also called red drum, these copper-colored brutes are prized for their powerful runs and excellent table fare. Slot-sized reds (16-27 inches) are perfect for the dinner table, while bull reds over 30 inches provide an epic battle. Look for them tailing in shallow water or hanging near oyster bars and marsh edges. Fall is when the big bulls show up in force, but you can tangle with reds any time of year here.
Southern Flounder: These masters of camouflage lie in wait on the bottom, ambushing prey that swims by. Flounder fishing requires a bit of finesse, slowly working soft plastics or live bait along drop-offs and channel edges. The fall run is legendary, with big doormats moving through the area, but you can catch keeper flounders throughout the warmer months. There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of hooking into that tell-tale "thump" of a flounder strike.
Why Anglers Keep Coming Back
Our Gulf Coast waters offer some of the most consistent inshore action you'll find anywhere. With a mix of estuaries, bayous, and grass flats, there's always somewhere to find fish, no matter the weather. Gautier's location gives us access to both Mississippi Sound and the backwaters of the Pascagoula River system, doubling your chances for a successful trip. Plus, our year-round moderate climate means you can wet a line in comfort during any season. Add in the fact that we clean and bag your catch, and it's no wonder folks come back year after year for another shot at Gulf Coast gold.
Time to Book Your Spot
Ready to experience some of the best inshore fishing the Gulf Coast has to offer? Our 4-hour trips are perfect for families, groups of friends, or solo anglers looking to maximize their time on the water. We provide everything you need – from rods and reels to bait and ice – so all you have to do is show up ready to fish. With a max of 6 guests per trip, you'll get plenty of personal attention from your experienced captain. Don't miss out on your chance to tangle with hard-fighting reds, tasty specks, and crafty flounder. Spots fill up fast, especially during peak seasons, so lock in your Gautier fishing adventure today. Book online now and get ready to make some unforgettable memories on the Mississippi Gulf Coast!
Learn more about the species
Redfish
Redfish, or red drum, are one of our most popular inshore game fish. They typically range from 20-40 inches and can weigh up to 50 pounds. You'll find them in shallow water, often just 1-4 feet deep, around oyster reefs, grass flats, and marsh edges. They're year-round residents but really fire up in fall when they school up to spawn. Anglers love reds for their hard-fighting nature and copper-bronze color with that distinctive black spot near the tail. They're also excellent table fare. To catch 'em, look for "tailing" reds in shallow water, their tails breaking the surface as they root for crabs and shrimp. Topwater lures can produce exciting strikes, or try a gold spoon or scented soft plastic on a jighead. Local tip: on calm days, sight-cast to cruising reds using a weedless gold spoon - it's a rush when they pounce on it!
Sea Trout
Southern flounder are masters of camouflage, blending into sandy or muddy bottoms in our coastal waters. They're typically 15-18 inches long but can reach up to 33 inches and 20 pounds. You'll find them in shallow bays, estuaries, and rivers, especially near structures like oyster reefs. Fall is prime time as they migrate offshore to spawn. Anglers love targeting flounder for their delicious, white meat and the challenge of hooking these ambush predators. They're not known for long runs, but they'll give a good fight on light tackle. To catch 'em, try drifting or still fishing with live bait like bull minnows or mullet. Work your bait slowly along the bottom, feeling for that telltale "thump" when a flounder strikes. Here's a local tip: when you feel a bite, don't set the hook right away. Give the flounder time to fully swallow the bait, then reel down and lift your rod tip to set it firmly.
Southern Flounder
Sea trout, also called speckled trout, are a staple of our inshore fishery. They typically run 14-20 inches but can reach 24 inches and 5 pounds or more. You'll find them around grass flats, oyster reefs, and deeper channels, especially near moving water. They're here year-round but really turn on in spring and fall. Anglers love specks for their aggressive strikes, delicate flavor, and the challenge of locating schools. They're not big fighters, but they're fun on light tackle and often bite in good numbers. To catch 'em, try live shrimp under a popping cork or soft plastics on a jighead. Work grass edges and drop-offs, especially during moving tides. Local tip: on calm mornings, look for slicks (oily patches) on the water surface - that often means trout are feeding below. Cast a topwater plug nearby and hang on!
About the Marley Ray Adventures
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Vehicle Guest Capacity: 6
Manufacturer Name: Yamaha
Maximum Cruising Speed: 40
Number of Engines: 2
Horsepower per Engine: 200
