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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First mate
Jennifer M.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(337 reviews)
Angler's choice
Biloxi
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $800

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 337 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (459)
Friendly thanks from Minnesota
Friendly thanks from Minnesota
Great day fishing for Red Snapper
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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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Jody G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day of Fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on July 7, 2025
6 Hr afternoon trip, good weather, Capt. Brandon and 1st Mate were excellent and would recommend to other anglers. Caught a...
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Jessica K.
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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Friendly thanks from Minnesota

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip โ€“ Snapper on December 28, 2025
Capt. And first mate were top notch and put us on fish.
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Tammy B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Biloxi

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trolling Trip on November 27, 2025
Crew worked hard to put us on the fish in late November.
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Evelyn M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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CRAIG F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Father and Son Team

VERIFIED   4 1/2 Hour Trip (PM) on April 11, 2025
Both Captain Brandon and Jr have an amazing passion for fishing. Their experience is second to none with three generations...
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