Salinity Matters Charters 

5.0/5 (98 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Bert Jones Yacht Harbor, Gulfport, MS 39501, United States

Salinity Matters Charters 

Up to 9 miles
Gulfport, MS, United States
22 ft
4
5.0/5 (98 reviews)

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Running 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!

Running 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!

Sonny Hovatter
Captain
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Trip availability and prices

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3 Hour Spring Break Special
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Mar 31
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
+1
US $400
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Black Drum
Redfish
+8
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Black Drum
Redfish
+8
US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people
There are 6 people looking at this charter.

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5.0
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Boat & equipment
5.0
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5.0
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Family friendly
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Good boat
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Recommended
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Seth Hixson
Seth Hixson
us
Arkansas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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Highly recommend
6 Hour on July 9, 20262 adults

When scheduling I told Captain Sonny I wanted to put fish in the cooler primarly. He not only put us on plenty of trout, but when bait started busting, he quickly shifted us to throwing lures at the giant schools of jack trevally and bull reds. Completely unexpected for the day, but when he saw the opportunity he immediately put us right in the middle of them. Landed several bull reds and giant jacks. Extremely easy going, hardworking, and very professional guide. Even if we didnt catch a single fish, it still wouldve been a great outing. Couldnt have asked for a better trip. We will definitely be back.

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Jared Vernon
Jared Vernon
us
Utah, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
What an AWESOME Fishing Trip!
6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on July 31, 20254 adults

While down in Gulfport for work, some buddies and I decided to do some fishing. Cpt Sonny has some GREAT reviews, so we decided to go with him, and I’m so glad we did! Sonny got us into so many fish! We caught pretty much everything possible! We caught a little flounder, a ton of ladyfish for bait, crabs, redfish, speckled trout, more catfish than we knew what to do with, and even some nice big sharks! More than once, every single person on the boat had a fish on. Sonny was fantastic! He had all the skill and knowledge needed, plenty of equipment for everyone, lots of patience for those of my friends that didn’t fish too often, and he had a ton of funny fishing stories to share. I’m hoping I get a chance to go back down to Mississippi to take my family out fishing with Cpt Sonny. I’m so glad we went with him, and I can’t imagine going with anyone else.

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Blacktip Shark
+2
James Hester
James Hester
us
Mississippi, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
We Had A Lot Of Fun
6 Hour on July 10, 20263 adults

We caught several Trout, Red Fish and Mackerel. The captain was very friendly and I highly recommend him. i will be making more trips out with him in the future.

Michaela Koons
Michaela Koons
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
We had a great time!
4 Hour on June 30, 20263 adults

We caught our limit on Redfish, also caught some Flounder and a Sheepshead! The trip did not disappoint. Sonny was great! Definitely recommend a trip with him.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Monica Ainsworth
Monica Ainsworth
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great day on the Water!
4 Hour on June 24, 20263 adults

Captain Sonny put us on some Redfish, Speckled trout and some flounder! I was very happy with this 4 hour trip and would definitely recommend to others. I plan to book this Father -daughter fishing trip every year around father’s day!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout

FAQs about Salinity Matters Charters

Salinity Matters Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Spring Break Special (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Salinity Matters Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
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.)
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
Salinity Matters Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling (Best times April–November)
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Salinity Matters Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Kingfish (Southern)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Sonny Hovatter
Sonny Hovatter
Sonny Hovatter

Gulfport, Mississippi, United States

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
98 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2023
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.

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!

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
98 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2023
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.

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

Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Southern Kingfish
Southern Kingfish
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
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Southern Kingfish
Southern Kingfish

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Tidewater 2110 Baymax
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

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.

More details

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 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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 DrumBlack Drum
CobiaCobia
FlounderFlounder
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
SheepsheadSheepshead
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TripletailTripletail

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