Shearwater Charters 

4.9
(387 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 679 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS 39530, United States–

Shearwater Charters 

Biloxi, MS, United States
–
37 ft
6
4.9
(387 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 date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
4 1/2 Hour Trip
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)
Tarpon
+8
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trolling Trip
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
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)
+7
US $1,950
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (534)

What anglers say

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

Reviews (387)

  • 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, 2026 • 2 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!

  • Leo Rausch
    Leo Rausch
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    10 Hour Trip – Snapper on September 26, 2026 • 2 adults

    I booked a fishing charter with shearwater for me and my daughter for her an early birthday gift since she said she always wanted to deep sea fish. The captain and his deckhand were great. I wanted red snapper and big fish that would fight and my daughter wanted her a shark. We caught our limit on red snapper we caught triple tail and my daughter got her shark. We catch two big recalled jack fish that pick up a good fight. I would recommend using shearwater charter. I will be booking with them again in the future for sure

  • Carol Mcgovern
    Carol Mcgovern
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    An awesome experience.

    4 1/2 Hour Trip on July 11, 2026 • 6 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.

  • Elton Tibbs
    Elton Tibbs
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Had an amazing time, the best trip ever!

    6 Hour Trip - 1:30 PM on August 10, 2026 • 3 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!

  • 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, 2026 • 6 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!!

  • Kevin Roberts
    Kevin Roberts
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome fishing trip!

    4 1/2 Hour Trip on September 4, 2026 • 5 adults

    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.

  • Jk Stanaland
    Jk Stanaland
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Highly recommend!

    8 Hour Trip – Snapper on July 4, 2026 • 5 adults

    These 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 Ingram
    Thomas Ingram
    Repeat angler
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2026
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    8 Hour Trip – Snapper on August 2, 2026 • 6 adults

    I 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
    Jan Shanafelt
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!

    4 1/2 Hour Trip on July 7, 2026 • 5 adults

    Great 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
    Sharon Walko
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip on a beautiful day on the Shearwater.

    8 Hour Trip – Snapper on June 11, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

    Beautiful 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.

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
Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
44 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
387 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
Brandon Morano
Brandon Morano
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
44
reports
387
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
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.
The crew
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

  • Young angler holding a large black drum on the deck of a center-console fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Josh S.
    Josh S.
    Put us on some great reds during morning hrs.
  • A family poses proudly on a boat, showcasing their catch of Jack Crevalle during a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Jack Crevalle
    Leo R.
    Leo R.
    I booked a fishing charter with shearwater for me and my daughter for her an early birthday gift since she said she always wanted to deep sea fish. The captain and his deckhand were great. I wanted red snapper and big fish that would fight and my daughter wanted her a shark. We caught our limit on red snapper we caught triple tail and my daughter got her shark. We catch two big recalled jack fish that pick up a good fight. I would recommend using shearwater charter. I will be booking with them again in the future for sure
  • Two large sharks displayed on a cleaning table at the marina, showcasing a successful deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Bull Shark
    Our customers wanted to catch a big shark, so thats what we targetted this morning on a half day charter. Not long after we departed the Marina, we saw a massive school of big fish churning the water to a froth!! We wete able to get out some trolling rods and quickly hooked a jumbo jack crevalle upwards of 20 pounds, but the other two fish hooked were much larger. The first was a nice blacktip around 50 pounds. After landing that fish we focused on the last one coming in. The customers got very excited when we realized this was a large bull shark well over 100 pounds! My deckhand and i disbatched the shark amd iced both fish. Mission accomplished! One of the keys to a great fishing charter is communication between the crew and client s as to what fish they would live to target, then developing a plan to make that happen. We still have some bookings available if you would like to get in on this excellent late season bite. The cobia should be getting fired up around the islands various wrecks amd buoys this month as weather patterns cool. Tripletail fishing also remains very good for another month or so. Give us a call and see if we can get you on your bucket list catch!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Jack Crevalle while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Kevin R.
    Kevin R.
    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.
  • Group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Red Snapper aboard a fishing charter in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Today was another great day of fishing abiurd the Shearwater! The snapper grounds greeted us with calm seas and crystal clear water. We had our limit of beautiful red snapper bu 10 am! On our way home we spotted some birds and baitfish and decided to put out some trolling lines. I never got the entire trolling spread out due to fish hammering baits as soon as i dropped them back. A giant school of bull reds followed us for 15 minutes eating everything we threw at them. We quickly boxes our limit of reds with some bonus jack crevalle and a 60 pound blacktip shark. It was around noon and we didnt have any room ledt in the cooler. We called it a day and enjoyed a beautiful ride home. Give us a call to get on the books!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Black Drum while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Drum
    Lawrence M.
    Lawrence M.
  • A group of anglers proudly posing in front of their catch, featuring several Redfish displayed on a board at a marina.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Sarah D.
    Sarah D.
    Captain Brandon and 1st mate Owen were gret. We had a great trip. Caught lots of fish! Hoghly reccommend!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Yellowtail while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Jack Crevalle
    Elton T.
    Elton T.
    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!
  • A large catch board displays multiple deep-sea fish, including several red snapper, at the Shearwater Charters marina.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Noah B.
    Noah B.
    had a group of 5 and captain brandon put us on a limit of snapper and red fish, caught lot of variety also. great time
  • Group of adult anglers posing beside a dockside catch board displaying multiple deep-sea fish at Shearwater Charters in a marina.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Thomas I.
    Thomas I.
    I 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.

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
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.
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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
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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