Shearwater Charters 

4.9/5 (381 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 679 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS 39530, United States

Shearwater Charters 

Over 9 miles offshore
Biloxi, MS, United States
37 ft
6
4.9/5 (381 reviews)

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!

Brandon Morano
Captain
Brandon Morano
31 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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August 2026
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4 1/2 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:30 PM)
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+10
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip - Speckled trout pm
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jul 31
Cobia
Redfish
Shark (Blacktip)
Speckled Trout
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:30 PM)
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Roosterfish
+9
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trolling Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+7
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trolling Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 16 - Nov 30
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Tarpon
+7
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour trolling Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 16 - Nov 1
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+6
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Snapper
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 28
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+8
US $1,650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip – Snapper
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 28
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
+8
US $1,750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip – Snapper
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 28
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+8
US $1,950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
381 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (524)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (381)

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Elton Tibbs
Elton Tibbs
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
New
Had an amazing time, the best trip ever!
6 Hour Trip - 1:30 PM on August 10, 20263 adults

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!

Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Redfish
Jack Crevalle
Brandon Morano
Response from Captain

thank you for the awesome review. Looking forward to doing it again hopefully sooner than later. Captain Brandon

Jake Wittnebert
Jake Wittnebert
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2020
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome Fishing and Comfortable Boat!
10 Hour Trip – Snapper on July 9, 20262 adults

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!

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Redfish
Bradley Buchholtz
Bradley Buchholtz
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2020
3 trips
5.0
Verified
A true fishing experience!
6 Hour Trip - 1:30 PM on April 15, 20266 adults

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!!

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Spanish Mackerel
+2
Carol McGovern
Carol McGovern
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
An awesome experience.
4 1/2 Hour Trip on July 11, 20266 adults

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.

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Blacktip Shark
James Bolles
James Bolles
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Exceeded Expectations!
8 Hour Trolling Trip on August 31, 20253 adults

We had the absolute best day fishing with Captain Brandon and Jarrod. They put us on the fish and made everything easy. We hit some unexpected rough seas, but the boat is solid and handled it extremely well. It was nice having very cold AC on board, too. All the equipment was in good working order and they provide live bait to help ensure an awesome catch. You could see the passion and genuine enthusiasm they both had throughout the day to make sure they provided us with an unforgettable experience of a life time. If you want a great day on the water, this is the charter you need to take.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel

FAQs about Shearwater Charters

Shearwater Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • 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)
When you book a trip with Shearwater Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • 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
Trips booked with Shearwater Charters include:
  • 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)
Shearwater Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Up to 65 miles)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Shearwater Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Shearwater Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Brandon Morano
Brandon Morano
Brandon Morano

Biloxi, Mississippi, United States

42 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
381 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2017
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.

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.

Our Team
Brandon M.

Brandon M.

First mate

Jennifer M.

Jennifer M.

Business partner

42 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
381 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2017
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.

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.

Our Team
Brandon M.

Brandon M.

First mate

Jennifer M.

Jennifer M.

Business partner

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Cobia
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • Fishing with Brandon
    Lawrence M.
    Lawrence M.
  • Great time!! Best Trip !
    Sarah D.
    Sarah D.
  • Had an amazing time, the best trip ever!
    Elton T.
    Elton T.
  • Best Fishing Charter!
    William T.
    William T.
  • An awesome experience.
    Carol M.
    Carol M.
  • Great trip!
    Jan S.
    Jan S.
  • Highly recommend!
    Jk S.
    Jk S.
  • Awesome trip
    Tracey A.
    Tracey A.
  • Bucket list checked
    Kyle R.
    Kyle R.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
37 ft
Year built
1981
Boat manufacturer
Custom
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Catepillar
Powered by
1 x 320HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 65 miles
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

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
What's included in the trip price
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

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Biloxi to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
There are no age limits, but I wouldn't recommend newborns
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

 PayPal

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 1.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Biloxi right now

CobiaCobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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