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 10 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 10 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
(139 reviews)
Gulfport
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 139 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
93%
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Richard L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Ben

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on November 15, 2025
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Rachel B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 4, 2025
We couldnโ€™t have asked for a better day or crew! We caught fish and had great conversation! We will definitely come back!!...
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Danelle H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Wonderful Day to go Fishing!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on May 31, 2025
Brought my daughter, grandson, son, & husband out fishing. We had an incredible time. Thank you so much Capt. Ben & Payton...
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Jeri E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Worked his heinne off!

VERIFIED   Fall & Winter Special - 5 Hour on January 26, 2025
It wasnโ€™t the best day for fishing, but he did his best to get us on them. We caught a few fish ๐ŸŸ, but what we didnโ€™t...
Jeri E. recommends Captain Ben's Charters LLC
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Richard G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Trip was great me and my sons and grandsons caught our limit.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on October 11, 2025
Captain Ben and Luke were awesome and very knowledgeable. My family had a great time and caught 3 times our limit of bull reds.
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