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 associate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(332 reviews)
Angler's choice
Biloxi
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 332 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (452)
October fishing 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
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Bert M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on October 12, 2025
after working hard all week, it was nice to be able to sit back and just relax and let the father and son team do their thing....
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Evelyn M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Always catching fish!

VERIFIED   4 1/2 Hour Trip (PM) on August 27, 2025
Iโ€™ve charted with Brandon before and he is a great fisherman. He gets you on the fish and keeps going until you catch! We...
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Marlon U.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Brandon

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on April 26, 2025
This was my 2nd fishing trip and the best one!! It started out slow but once we found the fish it was like a movie!! 6 man...
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Kirk L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had A Blast

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on September 24, 2025
Started off slow but then got into a bunch of mackerel! Reds werenโ€™t biting but that wasnโ€™t the captainโ€™s fault! Caught...
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Derrick D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August 23, 2025

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on August 23, 2025
Doesnโ€™t get any better than this!!! Mackerel, Red Fish, Shark, and moreโ€ฆbrought home over 30 lbs of filets and already...
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