Ambush Fishing Charters, LLC 

4.9
(17 reviews)
 Gulfport Harbor, Gulfport, MS, United States

Ambush Fishing Charters, LLC 

Gulfport, MS, United States
22 ft
4
4.9
(17 reviews)

The mission of Ambush Fishing Charters, LLC is to provide you with a fishing trip of a lifetime and they will go the extra mile to prove it! Dedicated care for customers and their needs is what sets this operation apart from all others.

Captain Mark has over a decade of experience fishing in the waters of the Gulf Coast. He is an expert in getting you on the hottest bite in no time, no matter what trip you choose. It can be a full day or a half day trip, but one thing's for sure — you're going to catch something awesome.

Among many species that could find their way to your hook, the favorites like Redfish, Flounder, Tripletail, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, and Black Drum are the most common, and catching each of them will leave you with a different feeling and story to tell. What's more, you'll get to reel them in on light tackle, which is especially exciting and challenging.

All this angling fun is possible thanks to the captain's reliable 22' Triton bay boat that accommodates up to 4 anglers. The vessel comes powered by a 200 HP Yamaha V6 engine and can take you wherever the most productive fishing spots are for the day. This includes artificial reefs, jetties, barrier island flats, and marsh bayous.

You will be provided with all of the proper equipment needed to fish safely and successfully, so don't worry about rods, reels, tackle, and bait, Capt. Mark has got you covered. You can also count on bottled water and soft drinks on board, you just bring some snacks with you, to keep you energized and ready for battle when the fish start biting.

Ambush Fishing Charters, LLC knows what needs to be done to tip the odds in your favor so that you catch something that will earn you your bragging rights. Join them on a fishing trip and find out just how good they are!

The mission of Ambush Fishing Charters, LLC is to provide you with a fishing trip of a lifetime and they will go the extra mile to prove it! Dedicated care for customers and their needs is what sets this operation apart from all others.

Captain Mark has over a decade of experience fishing in the waters of the Gulf Coast. He is an expert in getting you on the hottest bite in no time, no matter what trip you choose. It can be a full day or a half day trip, but one thing's for sure — you're going to catch something awesome.

Among many species that could find their way to your hook, the favorites like Redfish, Flounder, Tripletail, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, and Black Drum are the most common, and catching each of them will leave you with a different feeling and story to tell. What's more, you'll get to reel them in on light tackle, which is especially exciting and challenging.

All this angling fun is possible thanks to the captain's reliable 22' Triton bay boat that accommodates up to 4 anglers. The vessel comes powered by a 200 HP Yamaha V6 engine and can take you wherever the most productive fishing spots are for the day. This includes artificial reefs, jetties, barrier island flats, and marsh bayous.

You will be provided with all of the proper equipment needed to fish safely and successfully, so don't worry about rods, reels, tackle, and bait, Capt. Mark has got you covered. You can also count on bottled water and soft drinks on board, you just bring some snacks with you, to keep you energized and ready for battle when the fish start biting.

Ambush Fishing Charters, LLC knows what needs to be done to tip the odds in your favor so that you catch something that will earn you your bragging rights. Join them on a fishing trip and find out just how good they are!

Mark Mcdonald
Captain
Mark Mcdonald
15 years of experience
responds within an hour

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Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
17 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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All reviews (17)

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Ryan Shade
Ryan Shade
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Just one word!!
Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on September 3, 20223 adults

Awesome! Look, if you are looking for a guide that will certainly go out of his way to ensure you the best experience the gulf has to offer then quit looking and just book with Ambush. Captain Mark has top quality tackle, very professional but super personable, fresh bait, great boat and most of all a love for the gulf and a respect for all it has to offer. My daughter wanted to add that Captain Mark was a great teacher as well. Instead of just doing everything for us he took the time to explain and show why and how, then step back and let us figure it out with a little guidance.

Mark Mcdonald
Response from Captain

Sure enjoyed having and sharing the experience with y’all! Let’s do it again sometime. Tight lines!

Verna Caudill
Verna Caudill
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Half day trip with Captain Mike
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on June 29, 20232 adults

A fishing excursion was really the one thing my grandson and his friend wanted out of our visit to Gulfport. Captain Mike did not disappoint!! They wanted to catch something "big and 'ugly', that they couldn't catch at home." Came away with flounder, shark, and several others that fulfilled their expectations! Thank you Captain Mike for making it a great experience and making his birthday s memorable one!!!!

Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
Flounder
Bull Shark
Sheepshead
+1
Ray Richmond
Ray Richmond
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Half day with Mark
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on January 15, 20233 adults

First time fishing on a boat for the wife. She had so much fun! Mark had us on fish in minutes! Cold January day but worth it. Will be back in the summer with my kids!

Mark Mcdonald
Response from Captain

Thanks Ray! Looking forward to fishing with y’all in the summer!

Melanie Taylor Jefferson
Melanie Taylor Jefferson
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Half day trip with Captain Mark
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on October 30, 20222 adults

Captain Mark is the best. My husband wanted a unique fishing experience for his birthday and Captain Mark delivered. We had a fantastic time. Thanks.

Mark Mcdonald
Response from Captain

Thanks Melanie! I sure enjoyed having y’all. Tiny Bombs for the win! 🎣💣🍻

Garrett Hall
Garrett Hall
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
8 hour marsh trip
Full Day Trip - Louisiana Marshes on September 15, 20222 adults

Your definitely gonna want a full day with Capt McDonald anything less will definitely feel like not enough time

Mark Mcdonald
Response from Captain

Thanks for the stars Garrett! Enjoyed run’n gun’n with you fellas! Didn’t plan on doing that much traveling but we covered the marsh from one end to the other. Always an adventure!

FAQs about Ambush Fishing Charters, LLC

Ambush Fishing Charters, LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Ambush Fishing Charters, LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Ambush Fishing Charters, LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Usually prepared before the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water and ice; soft drinks)
  • Fishing license
Ambush Fishing Charters, LLC offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Ambush Fishing Charters, LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Ambush Fishing Charters, LLC include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Mark Mcdonald
Mark Mcdonald

Gulfport, Mississippi, United States

3 Fishing Reports
18 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2018

Growing up less than a block away from the shoreline in Pass Christain, Mississippi had its perks! As a child, I learned to Flounder and wade fish the beachfront as a hobby and found it's a way to provide excellent table fare. As I grew so did my obsession with the sport. Logging my trips for moon phases, tidal movements, barometric pressure, and weather conditions correlated to fish activity began before I was old enough to drive. If I wasn't walking to the beach after school to wade fish next to the longest private pier on the Coast, I was getting dropped off at the harbor to fish from the rockpile and seawall for hours. Then came the boat. Since then, I have logged countless hours on the water and still feel like a kid every time I leave the dock. The stakes are higher now and the passion is flourishing more than ever. I aim to bring the joy I get from chasing fish to everyone who gets on board with me. I want to share my knowledge with customers and to learn from them as well.

Mark Mcdonald
Mark Mcdonald
3
reports
18
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
Growing up less than a block away from the shoreline in Pass Christain, Mississippi had its perks! As a child, I learned to Flounder and wade fish the beachfront as a hobby and found it's a way to provide excellent table fare. As I grew so did my obsession with the sport. Logging my trips for moon phases, tidal movements, barometric pressure, and weather conditions correlated to fish activity began before I was old enough to drive. If I wasn't walking to the beach after school to wade fish next to the longest private pier on the Coast, I was getting dropped off at the harbor to fish from the rockpile and seawall for hours. Then came the boat. Since then, I have logged countless hours on the water and still feel like a kid every time I leave the dock. The stakes are higher now and the passion is flourishing more than ever. I aim to bring the joy I get from chasing fish to everyone who gets on board with me. I want to share my knowledge with customers and to learn from them as well.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tripletail
Tripletail
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Pompano
Pompano

Real catches by this captain

  • Half day trip with Captain  Mark
    Melanie T.
    Melanie T.
  • October fishing trip
    Jason W.
    Jason W.
  • Fishing with Mark
    Adam  .
    Adam .
  • Amazing Time! Highly Recommend
    Marc H.
    Marc H.
  • Fishing with Mark
    Martin S.
    Martin S.
  • A good day with tough conditions
    Robert M.
    Robert M.
  • Full Day Trip with Capt. Mark
    Arron M.
    Arron M.
  • Fishing with Mark
    Lucas S.
    Lucas S.
  • Fishing with Mark
    Michelle B.
    Michelle B.
  • Fishing with Mark
    Mary W.
    Mary W.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2003
Boat manufacturer
Triton
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
2020 Yamaha SHO
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Usually prepared before the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water and ice; soft drinks
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
No smoking
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

 Checks

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Gulfport right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
SheepsheadSheepshead
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TripletailTripletail

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