Where... When... and How...

Come dig your toes into the white sands of Mississippi Beach and try Your Luck both on and off the water. Marine biologists know the Northern Gulf as the "Fertile Fisheries Crescent", and the Mississippi Gulf Coast is smack dab in the middle of it. Our nearshore waters teem with the likes of spotted seatrout, red drum, flounder, jack crevalle and other gamesters eager to challenge your light tackle. And if it's Big Game you're after, our Gulf Coast offers world-class cobia fishing. Whether you 're shorebound or have trailered a boat or plan to charter one, our Gulf Coast has plenty of fishing opportunities for all - 27 miles of Front Beach Hotspots, more than a dozen Public Fishing Piers, four Barrier Islands, countless Bays, Bayous and Backwaters and the unlimited Waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Betcha can't pick just one...

Where to Stay or Park your RV or Pitch Your Tent, Where to Play when you're not fishin' and Where to Buy Stuff from Abu to Zebco, and Where to Buy Cigar Minnows and Live Shrimp; Where to Dine, and Where to Get Your Boat Supplies. Doc will tell you all you need to know to make your fishing trip to the Mississippi Gulf Coast a big success. And even Where to Try Your Luck when the fish aren't biting and Where to Cash a Check and such.


When...

Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall - They're all fishing seasons here along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. You can bet that no one here owns an ice auger... Plan your trip to our waters around the tides and you can't go wrong...


How...

You can bet on the services of a local fishing guide or an experienced Charter Captain or chart a course of your own. Either way, with DOC'S TIPS for Fishing Success, I'll wager your trip will be a winner. How to Get Here and how to get around once you do is useful information too...



And a Few Other Tidbits Useful to the Fisherman...












Tackle Shops


  • Biloxi Rod and Tackle Danny Bledsoe, Proprietor 162 Porter Ave., Biloxi 432-5411
  • Sports Unlimited Tony Deas, Proprietor 173 Hardy Court Shopping Center, Gulfport 863-5839
  • Walmart Sporting Goods Ralph Hyer, Manager Highway 49 North, Gulfport
  • Bayou Sporting Goods Pass Road, Biloxi
  • Bass Pro Shop HIghway 90, Pascagoula
  • K-Mart Various Locations
  • Gorenflo's Tackle Shop Point Cadet, Biloxi 432-7387
  • Rod Bender Tackle 256 McCleod Street, Hattiesburg 1-800-406-FISH
  • Tight Line Tackle Company 832-5150
  • Custom Rod and Reel 1528 30th Avenue, Biloxi 863-8013
  • The Harbor Shop and Fuel Dock Gulfport Small Craft Harbor 865-0095

Fishing Camps and Live Bait Dealers


  • Popp's Ferry Fishing Camp Gunner Gensert, Owner Popp's Ferry Road Biloxi
  • Mary Walker Marina Wally Andrews, Owner Gautier
  • Tucei's Fishing Camp Gautier
  • La France's Fishing Camp Lakeshore
  • David's Fishing Camp Judy David, Owner D'Iberville
  • Ocean Springs Marine Mart Ocean Springs
  • Harbor Bait Pat Kulucs, Owner Biloxi
  • Pass Bait Shop Bruce Phelps, Owner Pass Christian

Coast Restaurants


  • Chappy's 865-9755 Beach Boulevard, Long Beach
  • The Chimneys 868-7020 Long Beach Harbor
  • Mary Mahoney's 374-0163 Rue Magnolia in Biloxi
  • The Fountain 435-1106 Rue Magnolia in Biloxi
  • The French Connection 388-6367 Pass Road, Biloxi
  • Catfish Charley's 896-3324 Canal Road, North Gulfport
  • McElroy's Harbor House 435-5001 Biloxi Small Craft Harbor
  • O'Charley's 388-7883 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi
  • The Crab House
  • Bombay Bicycle Club 374-4101 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi
  • The White Cap 863-4652 Bert Jones Yacht Harbor, Gulfport
  • Ruby Tuesdays 432-2223 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi
  • Outback Steak House 897-1234 Beach Boulevard, Gulfport
  • Vrazel's 863-2229 Beach Boulevard, Gulfport
  • Aunt Jenny's 875-9201 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs
  • Yuki's 388-2233 Pass Road, Biloxi
  • Cuco's 388-1982 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi
  • Montana's 864-1113 Highway 49, Gulfport
  • Germaine's 875-4426 HIghway 90, Ocean Springs
  • Alberti's 388-9507 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi
  • Annie's 452-2062 Henderson Point, Pass Christian
  • Golden Wok 863-6606 Hardy Court Shopping Center, Gulfport
  • Hugo's 374-0045 Division Street, Biloxi
  • Landry's 385-2220 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi
  • Toucan's 863-3117 Highway 49 at Airport Boulevard, Gulfport
  • MacDonald's
  • Burger King
  • Checkers
  • Indy's
  • Pizza Hut
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken
  • Jerry's Fried Chicken
  • Taco Bell
  • Hardy's
  • Wendy's
  • Subway


Accomodations


Campgrounds


Transportation


Casinos


Organizations

  • Coast Conservation Association
  • South Mississippi Bass Club
  • Mississippi Big Game Fishing Club
  • Team Bass
  • Military Bass Angler's Association
  • Mississippi Coast Flyfisher's Club
  • Coast Power Squadron
  • Biloxi Yacht Club
  • Bay-Waveland Yacht Club
  • Gulfport Yacht Club
  • Pass Christian Yacht Club
  • Long Beach Yacht Club
  • Mississippi Gulf Fishing Banks, Inc.


Marine Dealers

  • Breath's Boats and Motors 467-6944 Highway 90, Bay St. Louis
  • Kremer Marine 896-1629 1408 Cowan-Lorraine Road, Gulfport
  • Pitalo's Hardware and Boat Supplies 432-0381 116 Cedar Street, Biloxi
  • Bayou Marine 875-7700 Highway 90, Ocean Springs
  • Competition Marine of Mississippi 896-1426 1320 Mill Road, Gulfport
  • Ken's Hardware and Marine Supply 863-8564 30th Avenue, Gulfport
  • E.&B. Boatgear, Discount Marine 388-9090 2404 Pass Road, Biloxi
  • River's Bend Marina 896-8300 1400 Mill Road, Gulfport
  • Bel-Bru Marine Mart 432-2012 538 Howard Avenue, Biloxi
  • Tubbs Marine and Repair 831-1244 Highway 53, Lyman
  • Gulf Coast Marine 863-3235 941 Pass Road, Gulfport
  • George's Discount Water Sports 1-800-749-4989 1301 Montlimar Dr., Mobile, Alabama
  • River City Marine, Inc. 475-1782 6025 Highway 63, Moss Point
  • Johnsen's Outboard and Engine Service 762-9605 2430 Market Street, Pascagoula
  • Seven C's Marine 435-3389 378 Reynoir Street, Biloxi
  • Jack's Marine Service, Inc. 467-3234 Highway 90 West, Bay St. Louis
  • Crown Leisure Boats and Motors 392-2629 10356 D'Iberville Blvd, D'Iberville
  • Rough Water Marine 497-2214 321 West Highway 90, Gautier
  • Southern Marine Supply 896-5273 741 Pass Road, Gulfport
  • Boat Stuf Discount Marine Supplies 896-4199 9231 Cowan Lorraine Road, Gulfport
  • Negus Marine 334-666-5890 3957 Demetropolis Road, Mobile, Alabama


Banks and Financial Services


Other Entertainment and Activities

  • Beauvoir, Home of Jefferson Davis 388-1313 2244 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi
  • Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center
  • Ship Island Excursions 864-1014 Gulfport Small Craft Harbor
  • Gulf Islands National Seashore
  • Biloxi Shrimping Trip 385-1182 Biloxi Small Craft Harbor
  • The Shrimp Train
  • Marine Life Oceanarium 863-0651 Joseph T. Jones Memorial Park, Gulfport
  • Marine Education Center
  • Seafood Industry Museum
  • Walter Anderson Museum
  • Cookies Swamp Tours 466-4824 P.O. Box 3161, Bay St. Louis, MS 39521
  • Honey Island Swamp Tours 504-641-1769 106 Holly Ridge Road, Slidell, Louisiana
  • Nielsen Swamp Tours 531-7884 Highway 90, Pearlington


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