Captain
Brandon Morano

Member since August 2017 Biloxi, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
Never dock the boat with an empty fish cooler! No bananas on board!

Hey, I'm Captain Brandon Morano

Biloxi, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
Never dock the boat with an empty fish cooler! No bananas on board!
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Our Team
Brandon M.
First mate
Jennifer M.
Business partner

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(367 reviews)
Angler's choice
Biloxi
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $850

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 367 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (495)
Easy and Successful
Fantastic Fishing Trip!!
Fantastic Fishing Trip!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Bradley B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A true fishing experience!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - 1:30 PM on April 15, 2026
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...
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James B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Exceeded Expectations!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trolling Trip on August 31, 2025
We had the absolute best day fishing with Captain Brandon and Jarrod.ย  They put us on the fish and made everything easy.ย ...
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Sharon W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip on a beautiful day on the Shearwater.

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip โ€“ Snapper on June 11, 2026
Beautiful day, calm seas and an excellent captain (Brandon) and 1st Mate PJ. We limited out with 10 Good size Red Snapper and...
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Tim O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Snapper on August 17, 2025
All six of us on the boat Fish and limited out on red snapper also caught red fish and a few other type of fish. Captain was...
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Matt M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew, tons of fish

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trolling Trip on April 18, 2026
captain brandon and PJ were great. took us right to the fish and super knowledgable. Caught cobia, redfish, mackarel, and shark!...
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