Captain
Ben Blackmon

Member since February 2022 Gulfport, United States
Background
Captain Ben has been fishing most all his life. He's fished from the Atlantic Ocean, to the Pacific Ocean and decided to return back to his home state of Mississippi. Now having fished the Mississippi Gulf Coast area for over the last 15 years, He is prepared to show you the best fishing in these waters. The Mississippi Sound is known for catching Sharks (Blacktip), Bull Red Drum (Redfish), Sheepshead, Cobia and Black Drum just to name a few. You'll get to fish using the best techniques for the season such as bottom fishing, trolling, drifting, and jigging.

Hey, I'm Captain Ben Blackmon

Gulfport, United States
Background
Captain Ben has been fishing most all his life. He's fished from the Atlantic Ocean, to the Pacific Ocean and decided to return back to his home state of Mississippi. Now having fished the Mississippi Gulf Coast area for over the last 15 years, He is prepared to show you the best fishing in these waters. The Mississippi Sound is known for catching Sharks (Blacktip), Bull Red Drum (Redfish), Sheepshead, Cobia and Black Drum just to name a few. You'll get to fish using the best techniques for the season such as bottom fishing, trolling, drifting, and jigging.
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Captain Ben's Charters LLC

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(150 reviews)
Gulfport
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Trips from US $550

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 150 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Deborah D.
Abilene, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Captain Ben

Fall & Winter Special - 4 Hour on November 5, 2025
Captain Ben and his deck hand, Ryan, were phenomenal. We did the half day trip and they got us right on some fish. Ryan ran...
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Jonathan W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time lots of action!!!

VERIFIED   Nearshore / Offshore 4 Hour Trip on June 19, 2025
I have an elderly father who is less than mobile. Captain Benโ€™s boat was easy to find and park next too. It also had hand...
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Joshua E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Nearshore / Offshore 6 Hour Trip on May 17, 2026
we had an overall great experience.ย  the weather was not as cooperative as we had hoped but we were still able to bring in...
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Patrick O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   Nearshore / Offshore 6 Hour Trip on April 25, 2026
Caught 9 sharks on our bachelor trip. Captain Ben and Luke were great at lining us out and setting up the group for success....
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Kain H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   Nearshore / Offshore 6 Hour Trip on March 19, 2026
CPT Ben and hands helped our family have a great time on our first salt water fishing excursion.ย  Superb work keeping our...
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