Port Christian Fishing Charters

Pass Christian, MS offers one of the most versatile saltwater fisheries on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, with charters ranging from quick half-day trips in protected waters to full-day runs toward the barrier islands. Most captains launch from the Pass Christian Harbor, a well-equipped facility with easy access to the Sound, the Pass itself, and offshore waters. Half-day trips often work the oyster reefs, bridge pilings, and nearshore bays within a few miles of the harbor, while full-day charters may run 10–20 miles to Ship Island, Cat Island, or the edge of the Gulf for bigger game. Specialty trips, such as sight fishing for tripletail in summer or night-time speckled trout charters under lighted docks, are also popular.

The fishery is built around productive structures—oyster reefs, bayou mouths, grass flats, and channel edges—where tides funnel bait and gamefish. Inside the Mississippi Sound, speckled trout, redfish, and flounder dominate, while nearshore reefs and wrecks hold sheepshead, black drum, and Spanish mackerel. Runs to the barrier islands add cobia, king mackerel, and jack crevalle to the mix.

Seasonal patterns are pronounced here. Spring brings trout and reds into the shallows, summer heats up the island and nearshore bite, fall offers some of the year’s best action across all species, and winter concentrates fish around deep structure. Light tackle spinning gear and live bait rigs are standard, though captains also use popping corks, soft plastics, and jigging spoons depending on conditions. Fly anglers find good sight casting opportunities around grass flats and tripletail buoys in summer.

Nearby alternatives include fishing Bay St. Louis or running east toward Gulfport for additional reefs and wrecks. Whether fishing inside protected waters or pushing offshore, Pass Christian charters know how to put clients on fish year-round, adjusting tactics to tides, winds, and water clarity.