Gulfport Fishing Charters 

5.0
(150 reviews)
 
State licensed
 2271 Jones Park Drive, Gulfport, MS 39501, United States–

Gulfport Fishing Charters 

Gulfport, MS, United States
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30 ft
6
5.0
(150 reviews)

Based out of Gulfport Mississippi, Gulfport Fishing Charters is your ticket to a memorable time on the water.

Come on aboard with Capt. Dustin, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like light tackle, bottom fishing, and trolling, based on the species you're targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4 to 8-hour trips, where you'll be fishing for the likes of Redfish, Jack Crevalle, Sheepshead, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, and Sharks, depending on the specific season and the day's weather.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 30' Island Hopper boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat features a toilet. All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing.

As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain so you don't have to worry about it. You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

Here to help you with anything you need, the first mate will be on hand during the trip. Leaving a tip for a job well done is much appreciated.

Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you're free to make it a family adventure. Everything for your trip is included EXCEPT food and drinks. Also if you plan on keeping your catch be sure to bring a cooler with ice!

Book your trip now and hit the water with Gulfport Fishing Charters.

Based out of Gulfport Mississippi, Gulfport Fishing Charters is your ticket to a memorable time on the water.

Come on aboard with Capt. Dustin, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like light tackle, bottom fishing, and trolling, based on the species you're targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4 to 8-hour trips, where you'll be fishing for the likes of Redfish, Jack Crevalle, Sheepshead, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, and Sharks, depending on the specific season and the day's weather.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 30' Island Hopper boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat features a toilet. All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing.

As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain so you don't have to worry about it. You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

Here to help you with anything you need, the first mate will be on hand during the trip. Leaving a tip for a job well done is much appreciated.

Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you're free to make it a family adventure. Everything for your trip is included EXCEPT food and drinks. Also if you plan on keeping your catch be sure to bring a cooler with ice!

Book your trip now and hit the water with Gulfport Fishing Charters.

Dustin Mcgill
Captain
Dustin Mcgill
13 years of experience
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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4 HOUR TRIP MORNING
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Shark (Blacktip)
+3
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 HOUR AFTERNOON 2PM DEPART
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (2:00 PM, 3:00 PM)
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
+5
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 HOUR TRIP MORNING
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Tiger)
+2
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 HOUR TRIP MORNING
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Tiger)
+2
US $900
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 HOUR FULL DAY BOTTOM/TROLLING
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 1
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
+5
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

5.0
150 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (268)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
99%
Caught fish

Reviews (150)

  • Jason Padgett
    Jason Padgett
    us
    Oregon, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great trip, great memories

    5 HOUR TRIP MORNING on July 6, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    We caught an incredible variety of fish, including redfish, crevalle jack, stingrays, speckled trout, and even catfish. The deckhand was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional, making the trip enjoyable from start to finish. The captain did an excellent job consistently putting us on fish and kept everyone entertained throughout the day. If we make it back to the area, he's absolutely the captain we'd want to fish with again. We have nothing but wonderful things to say about this experience and highly recommend this charter!

  • Craig Gaasvig
    Craig Gaasvig
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip!

    6 HOUR TRIP MORNING on September 29, 2026 • 4 adults

    The 4 of us had a great day on the water with Captain Dustin and First Mate Chris. We caught our limit of Bull Redfish and big Sharks! The 1st fish of ghe day was a big Bull Shark that was around 100 pounds! We also caught a lot of White Trout that we brought to Shaggy's to have them do their "you catch we cook" deal. Can't wait to go back out with Captain Dustin again tomorrow. Thanks for a very fun day with our wives catching a lot of fish too.

  • Jeff Reinke
    Jeff Reinke
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic day on the water!

    6 HOUR TRIP MORNING on July 29, 2026 • 4 adults

    Can’t say enough good things about our charter today. From start to finish, the crew was friendly, helpful, and completely on top of their game. You can tell they have tons of local experience—they put us right on the fish and shared great insights about the local species and area while we reeled them in. It was a incredible experience, and I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fun day of fishing. Will definitely book again!

  • Aidan Fayard
    Aidan Fayard
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Time, Great Fish, Great Crew

    4 HOUR TRIP MORNING on July 18, 2026 • 3 adults

    I booked a trip for myself along with grandpa and a buddy. Captain Dustin was kind enough to call before our trip to ask if we wanted to reschedule or receive a refund due to a string of bad luck on the water. I declined and I am glad I did. We hooked on to some quality fish and had a blast. The crew members were knowledgeable, respectful, and fun! I would highly recommend booking a trip with these fellows an I plan to go out with them again in the future.

  • Tony Grantham
    Tony Grantham
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2020
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome fishing trip!

    4 HOUR TRIP MORNING on June 29, 2026 • 3 adults

    I planned this trip with my son, granddaughter and cousin for my birthday. We had an awesome time. Captain Dustin was great, he knew right where to take us to catch fish. We left a little early to get to the spot first and had our limit of slot reds by 6:30. After that we went out to catch some sharks. It was a great birthday. We have fished with Captain Dustin several times and he is always great. We are already thinking about the next trip.

  • Derrick Ellerman
    Derrick Ellerman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best fishing trip ever!

    6 HOUR TRIP MORNING on June 26, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

    As soon as we got started, we landed three massive Jack Crevalles, shortly after that we caught a bull shark and a black tip shark both about 5 feet in length. And we trolled for a while and caught plenty of Spanish mackerel and then we hit the jackpot and we had four huge bull Redfish on. The captain and first mate were awesome and this was one of the most productive productive fishing trips I’ve ever been on with my two boys and wife.

  • Ernest Pearson
    Ernest Pearson
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!!!

    5 HOUR TRIP MORNING on September 19, 2026 • 4 adults

    We had a great time. Captain Dustin was beyond great. He is very safety minded, ie, went over all safety ruled and precautions before engine was ever started. Best of all, we caught big fish, bull reds. Would most definitely recommend anybody to use him, and will definitely be chartering more trips with him. Thanks for the day from the four of us.

  • Clif Jernigan
    Clif Jernigan
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip Caught Big Jack's

    4 HOUR TRIP MORNING on June 24, 2026 • 2 adults

    Great Trip we all had a blast and my boys was wore out from reeling in the Big Jack's. We only kept a few to try out the taste but we definitely recommend Captain Dustin and his deckhand Chris. We hope to be back soon.

  • Terry Mcdaniel
    Terry Mcdaniel
    Repeat angler
    us
    Nebraska, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fish Trap Charters

    4 HOUR TRIP MORNING on September 27, 2026 • 4 adults

    best trip ever. caught 5huge red fish, 2 very nice size shark, a stingray,and lts of feeder fish. Would recommend this boat trip to anyone. Captain Dustin and first meet Chris, we're awesome

  • Jerry Wilcox
    Jerry Wilcox
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    crew on this boat are great

    8 HOUR FULL DAY BOTTOM/TROLLING on July 16, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Dustin and his deckhand Christopher were great to work with and went above and beyond for our catch. Would book them any day of the week.

FAQs about Gulfport Fishing Charters

Gulfport Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 HOUR AFTERNOON 2PM DEPART (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 HOUR AFTERNOON 2PM DEPART - 3:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 HOUR TRIP MORNING (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 HOUR TRIP MORNING (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 HOUR TRIP MORNING (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 8 HOUR FULL DAY BOTTOM/TROLLING (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Gulfport Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed cabin private toilet.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Radar
Trips booked with Gulfport Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait fishing is part of the trip as well as included in the overall price.)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish will be cleaned at the end of the trip at the dock. There is no charge for fish cleaning and is included in the price of your trip.)
  • First mate (20% is customary)
  • Fishing license (All fishing licenses are included.)
Gulfport Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Trips range from 1 miles to 30 miles offshore. We fish where the fish are!)
Gulfport Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Gulfport Fishing Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Tiger)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your captain

Dustin Mcgill
Dustin Mcgill
Gulfport, Mississippi, United States
6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
157 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2022
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Hello, my name is Captain Dustin McGill. I am a born and raised Mississippi native here on the Emerald Gulf Coast. I have been fishing the Gulf Coast my entire life and have been in the guiding business for the last 13 years. I started out with my mentor and teacher Captain Ron Harmon at the shipyard, working on our fleet boats, before I became a deckhand. I spent 5 years as a deckhand before proceeding on to Captains School. It has now been 8 years since I started guiding professionally. When I was younger, I used to go on charters all the time with my parents, watching the deckhand, wanting to do what they did. Little did I know that one day I would! Gulfport Fishing Charters is dedicated to your safety and to making sure your trip is as fun and memorable as possible. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned professional we will strive to give you the best experience possible!
Our Team
Christopher A.
Christopher A.
First mate
Dustin Mcgill
Dustin Mcgill
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
6
reports
157
reviews
2022
member since
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response
Hello, my name is Captain Dustin McGill. I am a born and raised Mississippi native here on the Emerald Gulf Coast. I have been fishing the Gulf Coast my entire life and have been in the guiding business for the last 13 years. I started out with my mentor and teacher Captain Ron Harmon at the shipyard, working on our fleet boats, before I became a deckhand. I spent 5 years as a deckhand before proceeding on to Captains School. It has now been 8 years since I started guiding professionally. When I was younger, I used to go on charters all the time with my parents, watching the deckhand, wanting to do what they did. Little did I know that one day I would! Gulfport Fishing Charters is dedicated to your safety and to making sure your trip is as fun and memorable as possible. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned professional we will strive to give you the best experience possible!
The crew
Christopher A.
Christopher A.
First mate

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Tiger Shark
Tiger Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Cobia
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • A young angler stands beside a catch board displaying a variety of fish, including a shark and several snapper, at a marina in Gulfport.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Craig G.
    Craig G.
    The 4 of us had a great day on the water with Captain Dustin and First Mate Chris. We caught our limit of Bull Redfish and big Sharks! The 1st fish of ghe day was a big Bull Shark that was around 100 pounds! We also caught a lot of White Trout that we brought to Shaggy's to have them do their "you catch we cook" deal. Can't wait to go back out with Captain Dustin again tomorrow. Thanks for a very fun day with our wives catching a lot of fish too.
  • Promotional Gulfport fishing charter catch board displaying multiple red snapper and sharks at a marina fish-cleaning station.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Terry M.
    Terry M.
    best trip ever. caught 5huge red fish, 2 very nice size shark, a stingray,and lts of feeder fish. Would recommend this boat trip to anyone. Captain Dustin and first meet Chris, we're awesome
  • A group of four anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying several Redfish at Gulfport Marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Ernest P.
    Ernest P.
    We had a great time. Captain Dustin was beyond great. He is very safety minded, ie, went over all safety ruled and precautions before engine was ever started. Best of all, we caught big fish, bull reds. Would most definitely recommend anybody to use him, and will definitely be chartering more trips with him. Thanks for the day from the four of us.
  • An angler proudly displays a large Jack Crevalle while fishing on a boat, capturing a memorable moment with friends.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Jack Crevalle
    Stephen R.
    Stephen R.
    A great time, very helpful crew. We will go again
  • Angler proudly holds a large amberjack aboard a fishing boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Jeff R.
    Jeff R.
    Can’t say enough good things about our charter today. From start to finish, the crew was friendly, helpful, and completely on top of their game. You can tell they have tons of local experience—they put us right on the fish and shared great insights about the local species and area while we reeled them in. It was a incredible experience, and I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fun day of fishing. Will definitely book again!
  • A family proudly displaying their catch of large Redfish while enjoying a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Zachary M.
    Zachary M.
    Caught our limits on Red Fish and Sharks. Also caught 7 Jack’s, what an awesome day.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Yellowtail while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Aidan F.
    Aidan F.
    I booked a trip for myself along with grandpa and a buddy. Captain Dustin was kind enough to call before our trip to ask if we wanted to reschedule or receive a refund due to a string of bad luck on the water. I declined and I am glad I did. We hooked on to some quality fish and had a blast. The crew members were knowledgeable, respectful, and fun! I would highly recommend booking a trip with these fellows an I plan to go out with them again in the future.
  • A proud moment on the boat as a young angler and an adult display their catch of two large Redfish while enjoying a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    David W.
    David W.
  • Angler poses beside a promotional catch board displaying multiple Gulf Coast fish at the Gulfport Fishing Charters dock.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
    Jerry W.
    Jerry W.
    Captain Dustin and his deckhand Christopher were great to work with and went above and beyond for our catch. Would book them any day of the week.
  • Large dockside catch board displaying numerous spotted seatrout and larger redfish, with a Gulfport fishing charter boat and marina in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Speckled Trout
    Jason P.
    Jason P.
    We caught an incredible variety of fish, including redfish, crevalle jack, stingrays, speckled trout, and even catfish. The deckhand was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional, making the trip enjoyable from start to finish. The captain did an excellent job consistently putting us on fish and kept everyone entertained throughout the day. If we make it back to the area, he's absolutely the captain we'd want to fish with again. We have nothing but wonderful things to say about this experience and highly recommend this charter!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
1998
Boat manufacturer
Island Hopper
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins 6BTA
Powered by
1 x 330HP
Max cruising speed
16 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed cabin private toilet.
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait fishing is part of the trip as well as included in the overall price.
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish will be cleaned at the end of the trip at the dock. There is no charge for fish cleaning and is included in the price of your trip.
First mate
20% is customary
Fishing license
All fishing licenses are included.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Children age 4 and up.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Gulfport right now

CobiaCobia
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
SheepsheadSheepshead
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel

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