Shearwater Charters
Shearwater Charters
Shearwater Charters is a family-friendly team that offers exciting fishing trips out of Biloxi, Mississippi. Captain Brandon Morano, the owner and operator, is an experienced and passionate angler. His philosophy is: 'Its not work if you love what you do.'
Hop aboard the 'Shearwater,' a 37' Custom built sport fisherman, perfect for up to 6 anglers. The Shearwater comes powered by a 320 HP Caterpillar engine and is fully fitted with top-notch navigational electronics, as well as many other professional facilities.
She has all the comforts of home, with two sets of bunks, a salon, and a restroom. On board, you'll also find a fighting chair for those who are up for a challenge and a flybridge to aid your search for the fish.
Stay close to the shore and have your hands full of Speckled Trout, Tarpon, Mangrove Snapper, King Mackerel, Redfish, Jack Crevalle, and many other species. Or head out to catch Red Snapper (in June and July), Cobia, Barracuda, and even Sharks!
Light tackle enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunity to test their trolling, bottom fishing, and jigging skills. You'll learn a technique or 2 and come back to the shore with as many 'catches of the day' as possible!
Trips come with rods, reels, tackle, bait, and ice. You'll be joined by experienced deckhands, who'll work hard to make your fishing trip one to remember and clean your catch at the end of the trip. Gratuities are very much appreciated for all of their efforts!
Just bring something to eat, drink, and welcome aboard Shearwater Charters!
Shearwater Charters is a family-friendly team that offers exciting fishing trips out of Biloxi, Mississippi. Captain Brandon Morano, the owner and operator, is an experienced and passionate angler. His philosophy is: 'Its not work if you love what you do.'
Hop aboard the 'Shearwater,' a 37' Custom built sport fisherman, perfect for up to 6 anglers. The Shearwater comes powered by a 320 HP Caterpillar engine and is fully fitted with top-notch navigational electronics, as well as many other professional facilities.
She has all the comforts of home, with two sets of bunks, a salon, and a restroom. On board, you'll also find a fighting chair for those who are up for a challenge and a flybridge to aid your search for the fish.
Stay close to the shore and have your hands full of Speckled Trout, Tarpon, Mangrove Snapper, King Mackerel, Redfish, Jack Crevalle, and many other species. Or head out to catch Red Snapper (in June and July), Cobia, Barracuda, and even Sharks!
Light tackle enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunity to test their trolling, bottom fishing, and jigging skills. You'll learn a technique or 2 and come back to the shore with as many 'catches of the day' as possible!
Trips come with rods, reels, tackle, bait, and ice. You'll be joined by experienced deckhands, who'll work hard to make your fishing trip one to remember and clean your catch at the end of the trip. Gratuities are very much appreciated for all of their efforts!
Just bring something to eat, drink, and welcome aboard Shearwater Charters!
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Reviews (384)
Jake WittnebertRepeat angler•
Texas, US•Member since 20205 trips5.0VerifiedAwesome Fishing and Comfortable Boat!
10 Hour Trip – Snapper on July 9, 2026 • 2 adultsMy wife and I had a trip planned to Biloxi and decided to do a fishing trip while we were there. We booked Shearwater because of the great reviews and the large red snapper they catch. Capt Brandon did not disappoint! We quickly caught our limit of nice red snapper and finished off the day with some really big redfish. Capt Brandon and First Mate PJ were really nice people and went out of their way to make our day memorable. The boat was very comfortable and had a cold AC in the cabin which made the hot day more enjoyable. Will definitely fish with them again!
Bradley BuchholtzRepeat angler•Wisconsin, US•Member since 20203 trips5.0VerifiedA true fishing experience!
6 Hour Trip - 1:30 PM on April 15, 2026 • 6 adultsWe did a two day trip with them. Always remember this is a fishing trip not a catching trip. The captain and first main went way out of there way to get us fish but it was a bit windy. We caught fish but nothing too big, but the experience was awesome. The 2nd day the winds calmed down, and the fishing was a bit slow but it really picked up and caught a lot of great fish!! So if you want a true fishing experience this is the one for you!! Again thanks guys! If we wouldn’t have caught fish we knew we were on the right boat to make our chances the best we could expect!!
Kevin Roberts•Illinois, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedNewAwesome fishing trip!
4 1/2 Hour Trip on September 4, 2026 • 5 adultsThe trip was absolutely awesome! The captain and his deckhand went over and above on everything. It rained on us a good part of the time, and they continued to try to put us where the fish were. All 5 of us in our group caught fish, 2 of those being sharks! Would definitely book them again, and will be referring others to them.
Carol Mcgovern•Louisiana, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedAn awesome experience.
4 1/2 Hour Trip on July 11, 2026 • 6 adultsThe trip exceeded my expectations. The Captain and mate, Paul, rescued an Osprey in distress in the water! Lagniappe. It wa a fun day with family. None of us being experienced anglers needed a lot of help and all had questions. Paul was patient. helpful,and a good sport with the comedians in our group. Only wish I thought to mention that one of us is a leftie. I doubt it would have made a difference, anyway. Thank you to Captain Brandon and Mate, again.
Elton Tibbs•Georgia, USMember since 20245.0VerifiedHad an amazing time, the best trip ever!
6 Hour Trip - 1:30 PM on August 10, 2026 • 3 adultsMy buddies and I came down from Atlanta to do a fishing charter with Shearwater Charters. It was an experience of a lifetime and it was nothing short of amazing! Captain Brandon and his deckhand was awesome. They kept us on top of the fish and made sure all the equipment was setup for us to succeed in catching plenty of fish! I would highly recommend Shearwater Charters if you are planning a fishing charter in the Biloxi area!
Matt Mccann•Tennessee, USMember since 20265.0Verifiedgreat crew, tons of fish
8 Hour Trolling Trip on April 18, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 childcaptain brandon and PJ were great. took us right to the fish and super knowledgable. Caught cobia, redfish, mackarel, and shark! My 8 year old had a great time and is ready to go again. This was an 8 hour trip and with the bathroom and Air conditioning anyone can enjoy it. Just bring drinks ans snacks and youll be ready to go.
Jk Stanaland•Texas, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedHighly recommend!
8 Hour Trip – Snapper on July 4, 2026 • 5 adultsThese guys work their tail off for you. We had a group of 5 and limited out on red snapper. Also caught a couple of sharks that were around 3.5 feet in length. Boat was clean with A/C and a toilet. Fishing gear was in good shape. Highly recommend this group!
Thomas IngramRepeat angler•Mississippi, US•Member since 20265 trips5.0VerifiedGreat trip
8 Hour Trip – Snapper on August 2, 2026 • 6 adultsI appreciate all the hard work the captain and deck hand did to get us on the water to fish. we had to delay the trip for awhile because of the weather. when we did get out, it was worth the wait. They put us on some great fish.
Jan Shanafelt•Missouri, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat trip!
4 1/2 Hour Trip on July 7, 2026 • 5 adultsGreat way to spend my son's 15th birthday. We had 5 people take the trip and all caught multiple fish. Paul worked extremely hard to make sure we all had a great experience and he answered a lot of questions. Would love to take this trip again!
Sharon Walko•Tennessee, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat trip on a beautiful day on the Shearwater.
8 Hour Trip – Snapper on June 11, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 childBeautiful day, calm seas and an excellent captain (Brandon) and 1st Mate PJ. We limited out with 10 Good size Red Snapper and 5 large Redfish. Our Fishing trip with the Shearwater crew was beyond excellent. Recommend this charter to everyone.
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My wife and I had a trip planned to Biloxi and decided to do a fishing trip while we were there. We booked Shearwater because of the great reviews and the large red snapper they catch. Capt Brandon did not disappoint! We quickly caught our limit of nice red snapper and finished off the day with some really big redfish. Capt Brandon and First Mate PJ were really nice people and went out of their way to make our day memorable. The boat was very comfortable and had a cold AC in the cabin which made the hot day more enjoyable. Will definitely fish with them again!
We did a two day trip with them. Always remember this is a fishing trip not a catching trip. The captain and first main went way out of there way to get us fish but it was a bit windy. We caught fish but nothing too big, but the experience was awesome. The 2nd day the winds calmed down, and the fishing was a bit slow but it really picked up and caught a lot of great fish!! So if you want a true fishing experience this is the one for you!! Again thanks guys! If we wouldn’t have caught fish we knew we were on the right boat to make our chances the best we could expect!!
The trip was absolutely awesome! The captain and his deckhand went over and above on everything. It rained on us a good part of the time, and they continued to try to put us where the fish were. All 5 of us in our group caught fish, 2 of those being sharks! Would definitely book them again, and will be referring others to them.
I don’t brag much but I will say that’s the way we roll lol.  thank you for the awesome review. Looking forward to doing it again hopefully in the near future Captain Brandon 
The trip exceeded my expectations. The Captain and mate, Paul, rescued an Osprey in distress in the water! Lagniappe. It wa a fun day with family. None of us being experienced anglers needed a lot of help and all had questions. Paul was patient. helpful,and a good sport with the comedians in our group. Only wish I thought to mention that one of us is a leftie. I doubt it would have made a difference, anyway. Thank you to Captain Brandon and Mate, again.
My buddies and I came down from Atlanta to do a fishing charter with Shearwater Charters. It was an experience of a lifetime and it was nothing short of amazing! Captain Brandon and his deckhand was awesome. They kept us on top of the fish and made sure all the equipment was setup for us to succeed in catching plenty of fish! I would highly recommend Shearwater Charters if you are planning a fishing charter in the Biloxi area!
thank you for the awesome review. Looking forward to doing it again hopefully sooner than later. Captain Brandon
FAQs about Shearwater Charters
- US $850 per group - 4 1/2 Hour Trip (4 hours)
- US $850 per group - 4 1/2 Hour Trip - 1:30 PM (4 hours)
- US $850 per group - 5 Hour Trip - Speckled trout pm (5 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip - 1:30 PM (6 hours)
- US $1,300 per group - 8 Hour Trolling Trip (8 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - 10 Hour Trolling Trip (10 hours)
- US $1,600 per group - 12 Hour trolling Trip (12 hours)
- US $1,650 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Snapper (8 hours)
- US $1,750 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Snapper (10 hours)
- US $1,950 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Snapper (12 hours)
- Toilet Private restroom
- Air conditioning Works really good
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed 2 sets of bunks, one fold out
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Kitchen Lounge
- Multimedia system Stereo system
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Sometimes we will throw the net to catch 58 when we do Snapper Trip)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Gratuity appreciated)
- First mate (Will clean and bag your fish 15 to 20% tip is Customer)
- Fishing license (Yes, the fishing license is included in the price of the trip and you do not need to purchase one)
- Inshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Up to 65 miles)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Cobia
- Jack Crevalle
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Red)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
Your captain
Biloxi, 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.
Growing up fishing with my dad I developed a passion and love for the sport. As a teenager in high school, my dream job was to be a deckhand on a charter boat. In my first year of high school, I met my future wife, a fisherman's blessing! You see, her dad is the owner and captain of one of the oldest and most well-known charter boats in Biloxi – the Miss Hospitality Charters. Long story short, I fell for the girl and got my dream job working for one of the greatest captains on the coast. I had the best teacher, Capt. Kenny, teach me how to run a charter business. I saved my money and after graduating high school, I went to Captain's school and got my 100-ton captain's license. I was 18 at the time, the youngest captain on the coast. In 1995, I bought The Shearwater, and here we are 23 years later. Doing what I love, loving what I do! Teaching my boys the business. My oldest son is my deckhand and my youngest son helps out on my father in law's boat! It's definitely a family business.
Brandon M.
First mate
Jennifer M.
Business partner
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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’s biting in Biloxi right now
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King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Snapper (Red)
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
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