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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $800
    Spend 4 hours fishing for whatever patrols the inshore waters, including Redfish and Trout. All of your gear is on board, except for live bait. All departure times are negotiable, just get in touch with your captain beforehand!
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    US $800
    If you're not an early bird, this is your trip. Spend 4 hours fishing for Redfish, Trout, Flounder, and many other species. This trip includes all of your gear, except for live bait. All departure times are negotiable!
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Speckled Trout
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Aug 30
    US $800
    Your best bet for hooking into Speckled Trout happens long after the sun has set. Head out on this nighttime adventure and fill the cooler with delicious fish! Please note that departure time may vary depending on the tide.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 13 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $950
    If you want to spend a few more hours on the water, this is your trip! Whether you want to spend your day close to the shore, targeting Redfish, Trout, and King Mackerel, or head further out for some bigger action, your captain delivers. Departure times are negotiable, just get in touch beforehand.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    US $950
    This afternoon adventure is a great opportunity to check out as many hot spots as possible and end the day with a lot of exciting catches. Fish close to the shore or head a bit farther out, the choice is yours! Departure times are flexible and all you'll need to bring are any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trolling Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,100
    This trip is great for those anglers who want to get the waters all to themselves! Fish both inshore and offshore, and give yourself the opportunity to catch a variety of fish species! Your captain provides all the gear you need for a successful day. All you'll want to bring are any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trolling Trip (copy)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,100
    This trip is great for those anglers who want to get the waters all to themselves! Fish both inshore and offshore, and give yourself the opportunity to catch a variety of fish species! Your captain provides all the gear you need for a successful day. All you'll want to bring are any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trolling Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Nov 30
    US $1,300
    This trip will see you spend an extended full day on the water! You'll be fishing for a variety of species including Cobia, redfish, Shark, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, triple tail and who knows what else? Bring enough drinks and snacks to keep you going and you're all set to go!
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Snapper
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 19
    US $1,450
    Book your trip now for the 2022 Snapper season lasting June 1 - August 19.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    12 Hour trolling Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Nov 1
    US $1,500
    This trip is for the truly passionate angler! Extend your deepwater experience and spend an extended full day offshore. Target Red fish, shark, king mackerel , Spanish mackerel , Cobia, triple tail and many other species. Make sure to bring enough drinks and snacks to keep you going, everything else is provided.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Snapper
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 19
    US $1,650
    Book your trip now for the 2022 Snapper season, open June 1 - August 19.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Snapper
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 19
    US $1,850
    Book your trip now for the 2022 Snapper season lasting June 1 - August 19.
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FAQs about Shearwater Charters

Shearwater Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Speckled Trout (5 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 8 Hour Trolling Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 8 Hour Trolling Trip (copy) (8 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 10 Hour Trolling Trip (10 hours)
  • US $1,450 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Snapper (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 12 Hour trolling Trip (12 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Snapper (10 hours)
  • US $1,850 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Snapper (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Shearwater Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed 2 sets of bunks, one fold out
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen Salon
  • Multimedia System Stereo system
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Shearwater Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Gratuity appreciated)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

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
  • 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

Meet the Captain

Brandon Morano
Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
30 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
240 Customer reviews
Response time 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.
First mate
Jennifer M.
Business associate

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Custom (Sportfishing) originally built in 1981. Powered by a 320HP Catepillar engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 18 knots.

Length
37 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

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

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
2 sets of bunks, one fold out

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Gratuity appreciated
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.

Listing policies

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Biloxi to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

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.

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Recent fishing reports

Sheepshead bite on fire!!
Sheepshead bite on fire!!
March 18, 2024
Reef fishing at our barrier islands is in full swing, warmer water temps have kicked the sheepshead spawn in and we have been catching some studs on the 5-8 pound range. Tackle busting black drum up to 30 pounds are always around these structures as well, and we have been catching a couple every trip mixed in with the sheepshead. Speckled trout and pompano have been finding their way into the fishbox as well. Our charter yesterday hooked a giant bull shark that was over a hundred pounds, these will continue to make their way into the sound as water temperatures continue to rise! If you havent already, give me a call and get on the books as we are filling up fast!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 240 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great Trip!
Great Trip!
Great Trip!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Joshua M.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  March 22, 2024
The charter operation canceled 2 days after the trip date.
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Jessica N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Boat
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5.0 / 5
Overall

What a trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip (AM) on March 11, 2024
Captain Brandon and PJ were amazing!!! They were easy to talk to, and made the trip very comfortable.  We caught a bunch of...
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Kenneth T.
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5.0 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  10 Hour Trolling Trip on March 16, 2024
Once again Shearwater Charters gave us a great trip! Captain Brandon put us on the fish. Deck hand Brandon Jr. Was amazing...
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Wade M.
Dallas, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat
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5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Wow, what a great day!!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Snapper on July 23, 2023
Book a 8 hour Red Snapper trip Communication from Captain Brandon before the trip was fantastic. Day of the...
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Michael L.
Conyers, GA
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain and Great mate!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 23, 2023
We had 6 guys out at 7am for a 4 hr trip.. Captain Brandon got us out quick and put us right on the fish.. With the help...
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