Backyard Charters 

5.0
(77 reviews)
 
State licensed
 158 Howard Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530, United States–

Backyard Charters 

Biloxi, MS, United States
–
22 ft
4
5.0
(77 reviews)

Come enjoy the best part of our beautiful gulf coast with Captain Connor Pickich with Backyard Charters! Connor has been fishing the local fisheries with his grandpa since he was a young kid and hasn't let up since! He wants to share his knowledge and those experiences with you, your friends, and family!

Captain Connor has targeted speckled trout, redfish, flounder, sheepshead, snapper, sharks, cobia, and several other local fish for a long time and knows their patterns. He's known for using that knowledge to fish for what's abundant and keep the bites coming!

Backyard Charters is ran out of a 22 ft Triton Seaflight boat with all the essentials. The captain can take up to 4 clients at a time including kids. Captain Connor loves putting kids on fish! Please let him know ahead of time, so he can have the appropriate life vests available.

The charter covers bait, tackle, rods/reels, fuel, fishing licenses, and ice. It's always wise to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and a hat. If you plan to bring fish home please bring a small cooler with your food and beverages in it. After the trip, Capt Connor can filet your catch for you, put it in a ziplock, and on ice in your cooler for you! (Tips for cleaning fish is greatly appreciated)

Please feel free to message Capt. Connor if you have questions!

Come enjoy the best part of our beautiful gulf coast with Captain Connor Pickich with Backyard Charters! Connor has been fishing the local fisheries with his grandpa since he was a young kid and hasn't let up since! He wants to share his knowledge and those experiences with you, your friends, and family!

Captain Connor has targeted speckled trout, redfish, flounder, sheepshead, snapper, sharks, cobia, and several other local fish for a long time and knows their patterns. He's known for using that knowledge to fish for what's abundant and keep the bites coming!

Backyard Charters is ran out of a 22 ft Triton Seaflight boat with all the essentials. The captain can take up to 4 clients at a time including kids. Captain Connor loves putting kids on fish! Please let him know ahead of time, so he can have the appropriate life vests available.

The charter covers bait, tackle, rods/reels, fuel, fishing licenses, and ice. It's always wise to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and a hat. If you plan to bring fish home please bring a small cooler with your food and beverages in it. After the trip, Capt Connor can filet your catch for you, put it in a ziplock, and on ice in your cooler for you! (Tips for cleaning fish is greatly appreciated)

Please feel free to message Capt. Connor if you have questions!

Connor Pickich
Captain
Connor Pickich
12 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:30 AM, 1:00 PM)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+7
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+8
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Shark Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Nov 1
Cobia
Black Drum
Redfish
Shark (Hammerhead)
+3
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (182)

What anglers say

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

Reviews (77)

  • Michael Roland
    Michael Roland
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Thursday October 29th 2026, Captain Connor

    Half Day Trip – Inshore - 1:00 PM on October 29, 2026 • 4 adults

    Could not have asked for a better fishing 🎣 experience. This was my husband and I first Ocean fishing 🎣 experience. Captain Connor had us up and fishing 🎣 quickly with his instruction, he was great, kept our bait coming, helped us with casting and made sure we understood how the Sheep head fish took the line so we would know how the line felt and we could hook and reel in. 🐟 We had a good haul of fish. We had a great time, Great Captain, Singing Captain too😄with good tunes. Thank you

  • Michael Schmidtberger
    Michael Schmidtberger
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    He is willing to work with you for what you want to fish

    Half Day Trip – Inshore - 1:00 PM on September 17, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captain Connor is a great guide.He gave us an option to fish for a targeted species. When that turned off due to the tide, he offered us another species and did his best to put us on some fish. He worked fast and hard to mke sure the fish came off the line and bait was on the hook. After the catch, he took care of the cleaning and gave us an excellent recommendation for a "You catch it, we'll cook it". Excellent service and hospitality from this captain. Next time in the area, I will definitely book another trip with him.

  • Daniel Greer
    Daniel Greer
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Aweosme trip!

    Half Day Trip – Inshore - 1:00 PM on October 16, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    I had a friend coming in from the midwest and I asked if we could try to put him on redfish, we had a ton of luck and caught Bull Reds, Sheepshead, Drum and Spanish Mackrel. We had a jack and shark break off but it wasnt great conditions but Captain Connor worked his ass off to get us on fish and absoltuely did. Ill be booking with him again for sure.

  • Mark Macmillan
    Mark Macmillan
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    by far the best yet.

    Half Day Trip – Inshore - 1:00 PM on April 25, 2026 • 4 adults • 3 children

    Captain Conor is by far one the best, if not the best family friendly captain to charter. I had a charter with him last year when i took my 4 year old nephew fishing and he made it the best charter for us. we loved it so much that I took my nieces this gone weekend. the weather wasn’t the best but he went out of his way to make sure we had a great time. we caught more fish than we thought we would ever catch. the kids want to go back again soon but only if it’s with him. he’s a great person and an even better captain who enjoys and knows what he’s doing. if you have a chance to book with him, consider yourself lucky because you’ll have the trip of your life.

  • Rebecca Parker
    Rebecca Parker
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Daughter’s first salt water fishing trip!

    Half Day Trip – Inshore - 1:00 PM on January 22, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    I cannot say it enough- Captain Connor is absolutely amazing! We have fished with him before and both times had a great experience. This trip we took my mother and 6-year-old daughter. She had the best time. Connor took care of us like family. He constantly made sure we had bait and cast out the line. He also taught us the technique to hook the fish. He was able to explain it easily-my daughter caught many fish. He knew all the good fishing spots and kept us in the loop of the plan. We kept 6 fish that were legal size but probably caught 25-30 total. We lost count. I actually got a blister from reeling in so many fish. By far a good battle wound and story. We caught red fish, flounder, black drum, sheep head, and some others. Connor is easy to get along with and very professional. I highly recommend booking with him. We will continue to fish with him when we visit the coast.

  • Ashlie Holladay
    Ashlie Holladay
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Birthday Fishing Trip

    Half Day Trip – Inshore on July 25, 2026 • 4 adults

    Such a great trip! My wife booked this charter for my birthday, and it was the perfect way to spend the day with a few of my buddies. We caught white trout all day and had an awesome time. The captain knew exactly where to put us on the fish and made the whole experience fun and easy. Couldn’t have asked for a better birthday. Highly recommend!

  • William Jensen
    William Jensen
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Connor is great

    Half Day Trip – Inshore - 1:00 PM on July 31, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captain Connor was very knowledgable about where to fish, how to fish and put us on the fish. We caught 2 redfish, several catfish and white trout, 2 sharks and a flounder. we caught 58 fish. Be was very outgoing and funny. A great trip. I highly reccommend Captain Connor and Backyard Charters. W e will definetly be back.

  • James York
    James York
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    A Guide that cares

    Half Day Trip – Inshore - 1:00 PM on July 9, 2026 • 1 adult

    I went by myself with him. I told him I don’t care. Let’s just go catch some fish. Literally for an hour he would hand me a baited pole after I reel one in. I never had time to bait a hook, We were catching so many fish. His new nickname is “Dad.” I may have accidentally stabbed him with a catfish.

  • Wes Allen
    Wes Allen
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Great trip Captain was very knowledgeable!

    3/4 Day Trip on October 19, 2026 • 1 adult

    We caught and kept sheep head puppy drum and a flounder. Caught reds but just under the size to keep!

  • Travis Loyal
    Travis Loyal
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    awesome day on the water

    3/4 Day Trip on August 21, 2026 • 2 adults

    captain Conner was a excellent guide. he was very knowledgeable of how to catch fish. we caught a limit of redfish and some mangrove snapper. I would recommend captain Conner for anyone wanting to have a good time.

FAQs about Backyard Charters

Backyard Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Shark Fishing Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Backyard Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Backyard Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Every trip includes live bait unless artificial is requested. I catch and buy my bait regularly and keep them in a pen. This is to make sure I have good live bait even if the bait shops sell out.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning fish is included in the price of the trips. After the trip, the fish will be placed on the cutting table for a group picture. After pictures are taken, the fish will be cleaned, skinned, deboned and packaged into freezer ziploc bags.)
  • Fishing license (Fishing license are included with trip. )
Backyard Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (9 nautical miles past the barrier islands)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Backyard Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Backyard Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bonito
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Connor Pickich
Connor Pickich
Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
77 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2024
Angler's Choice
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I have been fishing the local fisheries with my grandpa since I was a young kid, and haven't let up since! I want to share my knowledge and these experiences with you, your friends, and family!
Connor Pickich
Connor Pickich
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
2
reports
77
reviews
2024
member since
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response
I have been fishing the local fisheries with my grandpa since I was a young kid, and haven't let up since! I want to share my knowledge and these experiences with you, your friends, and family!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bonito
Bonito
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bonito
Bonito
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Two adult anglers fishing from a small boat near a bridge, with a woman proudly holding a flatfish catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Flounder
    Michael R.
    Michael R.
    Could not have asked for a better fishing 🎣 experience. This was my husband and I first Ocean fishing 🎣 experience. Captain Connor had us up and fishing 🎣 quickly with his instruction, he was great, kept our bait coming, helped us with casting and made sure we understood how the Sheep head fish took the line so we would know how the line felt and we could hook and reel in. 🐟 We had a good haul of fish. We had a great time, Great Captain, Singing Captain too😄with good tunes. Thank you
  • Redfish being held over the side of a fishing boat in coastal waters near a bridge.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Wes A.
    Wes A.
    We caught and kept sheep head puppy drum and a flounder. Caught reds but just under the size to keep!
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large silver redfish on the bow of a small fishing boat near a dock.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Daniel G.
    Daniel G.
    I had a friend coming in from the midwest and I asked if we could try to put him on redfish, we had a ton of luck and caught Bull Reds, Sheepshead, Drum and Spanish Mackrel. We had a jack and shark break off but it wasnt great conditions but Captain Connor worked his ass off to get us on fish and absoltuely did. Ill be booking with him again for sure.
  • Angler carefully handling a Redfish in a net aboard a fishing boat, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Michael S.
    Michael S.
    Captain Connor is a great guide.He gave us an option to fish for a targeted species. When that turned off due to the tide, he offered us another species and did his best to put us on some fish. He worked fast and hard to mke sure the fish came off the line and bait was on the hook. After the catch, he took care of the cleaning and gave us an excellent recommendation for a "You catch it, we'll cook it". Excellent service and hospitality from this captain. Next time in the area, I will definitely book another trip with him.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Travis L.
    Travis L.
    captain Conner was a excellent guide. he was very knowledgeable of how to catch fish. we caught a limit of redfish and some mangrove snapper. I would recommend captain Conner for anyone wanting to have a good time.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Black Drum while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Gary M.
    Gary M.
    Capt. Connor went above and beyond to put is on Tripletails. This has been on my Bucket list forever, and thanks to Capt. Connor my list has another ✔️ off. not just 1 but 7 caught.
  • Angler proudly displaying a catch while fishing on a boat, showcasing a lively fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bonnethead Shark
    William J.
    William J.
    Captain Connor was very knowledgable about where to fish, how to fish and put us on the fish. We caught 2 redfish, several catfish and white trout, 2 sharks and a flounder. we caught 58 fish. Be was very outgoing and funny. A great trip. I highly reccommend Captain Connor and Backyard Charters. W e will definetly be back.
  • A large Northern Pike is displayed on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing the catch after a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Alligator Gar
    Marc W.
    Marc W.
    our captain was wonderful. He kept us in poles every time we broke the line shrimp bait. Everything we needed encouraged us taught us technique. Highly recommended. 
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of large Jack Crevalle while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Ashlie H.
    Ashlie H.
    Such a great trip! My wife booked this charter for my birthday, and it was the perfect way to spend the day with a few of my buddies. We caught white trout all day and had an awesome time. The captain knew exactly where to put us on the fish and made the whole experience fun and easy. Couldn’t have asked for a better birthday. Highly recommend!
  • Large dockside catch display featuring two sharks and dozens of smaller fish arranged across a fillet table beside a charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bonnethead Shark
    James Y.
    James Y.
    I went by myself with him. I told him I don’t care. Let’s just go catch some fish. Literally for an hour he would hand me a baited pole after I reel one in. I never had time to bait a hook, We were catching so many fish. His new nickname is “Dad.” I may have accidentally stabbed him with a catfish.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Triton
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea 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
Every trip includes live bait unless artificial is requested. I catch and buy my bait regularly and keep them in a pen. This is to make sure I have good live bait even if the bait shops sell out.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning fish is included in the price of the trips. After the trip, the fish will be placed on the cutting table for a group picture. After pictures are taken, the fish will be cleaned, skinned, deboned and packaged into freezer ziploc bags.
Fishing license
Fishing license are included with trip.

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
Kids are welcome on every trip offered.
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

What’s biting in Biloxi right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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