Pass Christian’s Premier After-Dark Fishing Experience
Night flounder gigging in Pass Christian delivers a type of charter you simply cannot replicate during the day. Knot EZ Charters, led by lifelong local Captain John Powell, runs dedicated gigging trips designed for anglers who want a hands-on, high-action night on the flats. These trips combine fishing, hunting precision, and the quiet intensity of working shallow coastal water under powerful lights.
Captain John runs the Mississippi Sound nightly and consistently puts guests on Southern Flounder across the tidal flats, grass edges, and sandy depressions between Pass Christian, Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, and Biloxi.
What Is Flounder Gigging?
Gigging is a traditional Gulf Coast technique that targets flounder lying motionless on the bottom. Instead of casting or trolling, you stand on the bow of a shallow-draft boat and scan illuminated water for the outline of a flounder. When you see it, you take the shot cleanly using a long pole tipped with a multi-pronged gig.
The experience is part sight-fishing, part hunting. You’re silent, focused, and moving slowly across inches-deep water as the light cuts through the dark. When the fish reveals itself, the hit is fast and decisive. Most guests describe it as more interactive and more adrenaline-driven than standard rod-and-reel fishing.
How a Night Trip Works
Trips begin around sunset. As daylight fades, Captain John positions the boat in productive gigging lanes that hold flounder on the outgoing or incoming tide.
His shallow-draft gigging boat is outfitted with high-powered LED light arrays that illuminate a wide swath of the bottom. Every detail becomes visible: sand ridges, grass lines, bait movement, and the unmistakable silhouette of a flounder lying flat and hidden.
You’ll stand at the bow with your gig, and Captain John talks you through how to:
- Identify flounder shapes under the lights
- Judge depth and position before striking
- Move quietly across the flats without disturbing fish
- Make clean, fast, accurate hits
Why Fish With Knot EZ Charters
Captain John has fished the Mississippi Sound his entire life and knows exactly how tides, moon phases, and weather shifts affect gigging success. His local knowledge is the difference between seeing a few fish and filling the box.
Booking with Knot EZ Charters gives you:
- Professional gigging lights and gear
- A stable, shallow-draft platform built for nighttime flats work
- Expert instruction for first-timers
- Guidance from a captain who understands every flat, bar, and cut in the region
- Safe, controlled nighttime operation
- Space for groups up to six
Prime Gigging Habitat in Pass Christian
- Wide tidal flats where Southern Flounder ambush bait
- Hard-sand patches ideal for spotting fish clearly
- Grass edges holding flounder during tide changes
- Protected coves that fish consistently even on breezy nights
Trip Details
- Departure: Pass Christian, Mississippi
- Target Species: Southern Flounder
- Duration: 3–4 hours (evening start times vary by season)
- Group Size: Up to 6 anglers
- Included: Gigs, LED lighting system, safety gear, and all equipment
- Bring: Comfortable clothing, drinks/snacks, a camera, and a valid MS saltwater license
If you want a charter that’s immersive, hands-on, and unforgettable, nighttime gigging delivers. You’re not waiting on a rod to bend. You’re spotting the fish, making the shot, and taking home the catch.
Knot EZ Charters gives you the advantage of a captain who knows the flats, operates safely at night, and consistently puts clients on flounder.
Book your nighttime flounder gigging trip today and experience why Pass Christian is Mississippi’s premier destination for after-dark fishing.
Knot EZ Charters
- Wiggins, MS
