Established in 1995. Available for 1-4 passengers. If you’re looking for a fun and relaxing fishing trip during your visit to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, join Captain Scott aboard the Impulsive. With over 29 years in the charter fishing business, his knowledge of the local waters helps him tailor a fishing trip to his clients’ individual needs.

The Impulsive is one of the most recognized vessels on the Mississippi Coast with a reputation for catching fish. The 25 foot Stamas center console is powered by twin 115 hp Yamaha 4 stroke engines. All trips include use of top of the line Penn rod and reels. The Impulsive is equally suited for inshore trips with light tackle fishing as well as offshore trips tailored to catch the larger species located just off the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Capt. Scott concentrates on inshore species, such as Speckled Trout, Redfish Flounder and more. These fish are ready to be caught just minutes from the Impulsive’s dock. Capt. Scott provides “seasonal” offshore trips which allow his clientele the opportunity to catch larger species including but not limited to, Bull Redfish, Shark and Jack Crevalle.

Captain Scott has been featured on the television show “World of Saltwater Fishing” and serves as an instructor at several saltwater fishing seminars.  His experience on the waters of the Mississippi Gulf Coast allows him to help his clients catch the right fish at the right time of the year for these waters.  For anyone who wishes to keep their catch, Capt. Scott will clean your catch at the end of the trip. If you are searching for some fun with the kids or wanting to check out the local fish populations then let Capt. Scott help you “Catch Some Excitement” during your visit to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Hope to “See Ya On The Water” !



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    3 Hour “Spring Break Special”
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 1
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $350
    Our “Seasonal” 3 Hour-Spring Break Special is a big hit for those looking to get out for a few hours of “Light Tackle-Inshore” fishing fun. This trip consist of targeting a variety of fish JUST MINUTES from the Impulsive’s dock, so there is not a lot of running time to get to the fishing grounds. Most fish caught are great Pan Fryers OR you can have a fun time catching and releasing the fish you catch. Fun for the entire family. “See Ya On The Water” GRATUITY IS CUSTOMARY AND APPRECIATED ON ALL CHARTERS
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $450
    On this trip, you will be targeting a wide variety of species depending on the particular month you are fishing. Most fish are not really far from the Impulsive’s dock, so there is not a lot of running time to the fishing spots. Mostly it is all light tackle fishing, but in July, August, or September, you could possibly catch Bull Redfish, Shark, or Jack Crevalle on this trip. “See ya on the water” This will be fun for the entire family. GRATUITY IS CUSTOMARY AND APPRECIATED
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip - Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $525
    On this trip, you will be targeting a variety of species depending on the month you are fishing. Most fish are caught not too far from the Impulsive’s dock. During the summer months (July, August, and September), fishing can be action-packed with Bull Redfish, Jack Crevalle, and possibly Shark. This trip could consist of both light and medium-heavy tackle fishing, again depending on what month you are fishing. Fun for the entire family. Gratuity is customary and appreciated on all charters.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Offshore May-Oct
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 20
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    The offshore trips run a little further out from the Mississippi Coastline (approximately 1-4 miles). On these trips, you will bottom fish for some of the area's bigger species such as Shark, Bull Redfish, Jack Crevalle, and more. These trips are only run when sea conditions are not too rough. The offshore trips can be action-packed in the months of June, July, August & September “See ya on the water” - GRATUITY IS CUSTOMARY AND APPRECIATED ON ALL CHARTERS
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip - Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    Captain Scott will take you to some very productive spots, some not too far from the Impulsive’s dock. You will be targeting a wide variety of species depending on the month you are fishing. In the summer months (July, August, and September), the bite can be action-packed on a variety of bigger fish such as Bull Redfish, Jack Crevalle, and possibly Shark. Fun for the entire family “See ya on the water” GRATUITY IS CUSTOMARY AND APPRECIATED ON ALL CHARTERS
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Offshore May-Oct
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 20
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $625
    The offshore trips run a little further out from the Mississippi Coastline (approximately 2-7 miles). You and the crew will bottom fish for some of the bigger species such as Shark, Bull Redfish, Jack Crevalle, and more. Offshore trips are only run when sea conditions are not too rough. They can be action-packed in the months of June, July, August & September “See ya on the water” GRATUITY IS CUSTOMARY AND APPRECIATED ON ALL CHARTERS
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Offshore May-Oct
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 20
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $700
    The “Offshore” trips run a little further out from the Mississippi Coastline (approximately 2-7 miles). On these trips, you bottom fish for some of the area's bigger species such as Shark, Bull Redfish, Jack Crevalle, and more. Offshore trips are only ran when sea conditions are calm and not too rough. These trips can be action-packed in the months of June, July, August & September “See ya on the water”! GRATUITY IS CUSTOMARY AND APPRECIATED ON ALL CHARTERS
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 237 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Awesome day in the water!!!
Great short notice trip!
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
88%
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Jeffery S.
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Tough conditions, great trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Inshore on June 26, 2024
We arrived at the Captain’s dock a little before our scheduled departure of 0600, and Captain Scott had everything ready...
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Tristan P.
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4 hour inshore trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Inshore on September 20, 2024
We met Scott at the docks at 6:30 and he was all already and prepped to go we had a short drive out to our first spot and and...
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Robert A.
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Weather wasn't great but the big Reds were

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Offshore May-Oct on September 7, 2024
The weather was iffy for a bit and I thought we may have to cancel but it all worked out for the good. Captain Scott did a...
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Johnny H.
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In Shore fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore on June 15, 2024
I can say that my GF and I had a great time. Captain Scott was very knowledgable, helpful and professional throughout the trip....
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Michael J.
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Fun Time

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore on May 4, 2024
Although my son, daughter and I talked about a fishing charter, this was the first time we booked fishing trip.  Captain...
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FAQs about Impulsive Charters

Impulsive Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - 3 Hour “Spring Break Special” (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 4 Hour Trip - Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $525 per group - 5 Hour Trip - Inshore (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Offshore May-Oct (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 6 Hour Trip - Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $625 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Offshore May-Oct (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore May-Oct (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Impulsive Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet (Porta Potty)
  • GPS State of the Art Garmin GPS system(s)
  • Fishfinder State of the Art Garmin Fishing Finder
  • Live Bait Well Built in Livewell
  • Ice Box Ice-chest Cooler is kept on board at all times

Trips booked with Impulsive Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (We provide the latest best tackle available)
  • Live Bait (Used on most trips along with dead bait at times)
  • Lures (Mostly used when artificial lure fishing)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Capt. Scott will personally clean your catch)
  • Fishing License (Provided to each and every client )

Impulsive Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (These locations are on MINUTES from the dock)
  • Nearshore Fishing (Fun for the entire family - lots of fish landed)
  • Offshore Fishing (Summer months are the best for Big Fish)
  • Reef Fishing (Only minutes away from the Impulsive's dock)
  • Wreck Fishing (These locations hold lots of fish)
  • Flats Fishing (Our barrier islands are fantastic Flats fishing)
  • Backcountry Fishing (Our Islands have beautiful Back Country fishing)

Impulsive Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Light Tackle Fishing is year round "family fun")
  • Heavy Tackle (Best in our summer months approx 7 miles out)
  • Bottom Fishing (Utilized with both light and heavy tackle )
  • Trolling (Best in our summer months July - August)
  • Spinning (We provide the best spinning gear in the industry)
  • Jigging (Mostly done while artificial light tackle fishing)
  • Popping (We throw A lot of top water artificial baits)
  • Fly Fishing (We do NOT provide FLY tackle but will take you)
  • Drift Fishing (Is the best in our Summer months - Big Fish)
  • Deep Sea Fishing (Best from March thru August "Big Fish" up to 100 lb)

Top targeted fish species with Impulsive Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Scott Simpson
Gulfport, Mississippi, United States
2 Fishing Reports
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237 Customer reviews
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Member since April 2018
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Captain Scott Simpson is a native to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Retired U. S. Coast Guard, Member-National Association of Charter Boat Operators, Member-Mississippi Charter Boat Captain's Association. Captain Scott has spent over four decades fishing the bountiful waters of Mississippi Sound, the Barrier Islands, and the Gulf of Mexico. He's been a guest on TV fishing shows, as well as a professional light tackle instructor at a number of salt water fishing seminars.

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
1995
Boat manufacturer
Stamas
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha Outboard Engines
Powered by
2 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
These locations are on MINUTES from the dock
Nearshore Fishing
Fun for the entire family - lots of fish landed
Offshore Fishing
Summer months are the best for Big Fish
Reef Fishing
Only minutes away from the Impulsive's dock
Wreck Fishing
These locations hold lots of fish
Flats Fishing
Our barrier islands are fantastic Flats fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Our Islands have beautiful Back Country fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Light Tackle Fishing is year round "family fun"
Heavy Tackle
Best in our summer months approx 7 miles out
Bottom Fishing
Utilized with both light and heavy tackle
Trolling
Best in our summer months July - August
Spinning
We provide the best spinning gear in the industry
Jigging
Mostly done while artificial light tackle fishing
Popping
We throw A lot of top water artificial baits
Fly Fishing
We do NOT provide FLY tackle but will take you
Drift Fishing
Is the best in our Summer months - Big Fish
Deep Sea Fishing
Best from March thru August "Big Fish" up to 100 lb

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
(Porta Potty)
GPS
State of the Art Garmin GPS system(s)
Fishfinder
State of the Art Garmin Fishing Finder
Live Bait Well
Built in Livewell
Ice Box
Ice-chest Cooler is kept on board at all times

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
We provide the latest best tackle available
Live Bait
Used on most trips along with dead bait at times
Lures
Mostly used when artificial lure fishing
Catch cleaning & filleting
Capt. Scott will personally clean your catch
Fishing License
Provided to each and every client

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Min. 8 years old, life jackets supplied
You Keep Catch
I will bag and clean your catch at my cleaning sta.
Catch and Release Allowed
We do support "Catch and Release" programs

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash

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