Salinity Matters Charters
+109Running angling trips out of Gulfport, Salinity Matters Charters invites you to a personalized fishing experience on the Mississippi Gulf Coast!
Capt. Sonny is here to share his fishing knowledge of over 30 years. You'll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, depending on what you're going after. As part of their 4 to 6-hour trips, you can target species like Redfish, Jack Crevalle, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Sheepshead, Tripletail, Mackerel, Cobia, and Shark, depending on the current season and weather conditions.
Your adventure begins on board a 22' Tidewater boat that can fit a maximum of 4 anglers. The boat is equipped with an ice box. All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what matters, fishing. The captain will supply all the needed fishing licenses for your trip.
You can keep anything you catch as long as it's legal to do so, and when you return to the marina, Capt. Sonny will filet your catch for you to take home. There will be bottled water on the boat for your convenience, but you're always welcome to pack your own drinks and snacks should you want to.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Salinity Matters Charters!
Captain
Sonny Hovatter
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+92Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
97%
- Captain Sonny provides hands-on instruction, especially for beginners and children, ensuring everyone learns to fish and participate actively.
- Captain Sonny demonstrates advanced local knowledge by consistently finding productive fishing spots, even in challenging conditions.
- The boat is kept exceptionally clean and equipped with high-quality tackle, contributing to a professional fishing experience.
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Great Fsther’s Day present
4 Hour/ Offshore on July 9, 2025
Our group of three went out this past Wednesday morning. The fish bite was slow but the captain put us on some flounder close to shore as we waited to see what the weather was going to do. After a while the weather let up and he allowed my son to hook a shark or ten before he was able to land one. You couldn’t tell him anything afterwards! We enjoyed our trip and will definitely do it again.
Our group of three went out this past Wednesday morning. The fish bite was slow but the captain put us on some flounder close to shore as we waited to see what the weather was going to do. After a while the weather let up and he allowed my son to hook a shark or ten before he was able to land one. You couldn’t tell him anything afterwards! We enjoyed our trip and will definitely do it again.
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Awesome day on the water with Salinity Matters!
4 Hour/ Offshore on June 18, 2025
We had the best time fishing with Sonny! He stayed in touch and kept an eye on the weather when other charters were canceling. Luckily, he waited it out and the morning turned out to be absolutely gorgeous. The fish were biting right away, and we ended up with a great haul. Sonny really knows his stuff and made the whole trip fun and easy. It was such a great experience to share with my dad and husband. Highly recommend - we’ll definitely be back!
We had the best time fishing with Sonny! He stayed in touch and kept an eye on the weather when other charters were canceling. Luckily, he waited it out and the morning turned out to be absolutely gorgeous. The fish were biting right away, and we ended up with a great haul. Sonny really knows his stuff and made the whole trip fun and easy. It was such a great experience to share with my dad and husband. Highly recommend - we’ll definitely be back!
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Great trip
4 Hour Inshore -(PM) on June 11, 2025
We had a great time. Our captain was knowledgeable and easygoing and kept my husband on the fish. I could have fished, but I choose to sit and sun. We moved the date by a couple of days bc of high wind, but the day he recommended ended up being a nice day.
We had a great time. Our captain was knowledgeable and easygoing and kept my husband on the fish. I could have fished, but I choose to sit and sun. We moved the date by a couple of days bc of high wind, but the day he recommended ended up being a nice day.
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Great trip!!!!
6 Hour/Offshore on May 17, 2025
This was so fun and we caught fish from the time we got there till we left, even if it was throw backs! So much fun and Sonny was an absolute joy!!! Laid back and upfront honest about what and where they were biting! Definitely doing it again with Sonny!!!
This was so fun and we caught fish from the time we got there till we left, even if it was throw backs! So much fun and Sonny was an absolute joy!!! Laid back and upfront honest about what and where they were biting! Definitely doing it again with Sonny!!!
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Fishing with Sonny
6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on July 3, 2025
Fish wasn’t bad in a lot, but he was great and did all he could to help us. We had a great time.
Fish wasn’t bad in a lot, but he was great and did all he could to help us. We had a great time.
FAQs about Salinity Matters Charters
What are the trip rates for Salinity Matters Charters?
Salinity Matters Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $325 per group - 3 Hour Spring Break Special (3 hours)
- US $450 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
- US $550 per group - 4 Hour/ Offshore (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (6 hours)
- US $700 per group - 6 Hour/Offshore (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Salinity Matters Charters?
When you book a trip with Salinity Matters Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Salinity Matters Charters?
Trips booked with Salinity Matters Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle (New Penn reels)
- Live Bait (When available )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning done at the dock after trip at no charge.)
- Drinks (Water)
- Fishing License (Saltwater fishing license is covered under my license.)
What types of fishing does Salinity Matters Charters offer?
Salinity Matters Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing (Only minutes from dock)
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (Summer into fall are best (weather permitting))
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Salinity Matters Charters offer?
Salinity Matters Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling (Best times April–November)
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Salinity Matters Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Salinity Matters Charters include:
- Black Drum
- Cobia
- Flounder
- Jack Crevalle
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Shark (Bull)
- Sheepshead
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Tripletail
- Whiting
Your captain
Gulfport, Mississippi, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Sonny turned his lifetime fishing hobby into a fishing charter experience for the beginner and the seasoned angler. He prides himself on sharing his knowledge and creating a unique adventure for each guest. Join Captain Sonny along the Mississippi Gulf Coast to learn just why Salinity Matters!
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Only minutes from dock
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Summer into fall are best (weather permitting)
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Best times April–November
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
New Penn reels
Live Bait
When available
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning done at the dock after trip at no charge.
Drinks
Water
Fishing License
Saltwater fishing license is covered under my license.
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
One child under 12 with an adult
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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
PayPal
What’s biting in Gulfport right now
Black Drum
Cobia
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Shark (Blacktip)
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Tripletail