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Dustin Mcgill
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Dustin Mcgill

Gulfport, United States
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
Hello, my name is Captain Dustin McGill. I am a born and raised Mississippi native here on the Emerald Gulf Coast. I have been fishing the Gulf Coast my entire life and have been in the guiding business for the last 13 years. I started out with my mentor and teacher Captain Ron Harmon at the shipyard, working on our fleet boats, before I became a deckhand. I spent 5 years as a deckhand before proceeding on to Captains School. It has now been 8 years since I started guiding professionally. When I was younger, I used to go on charters all the time with my parents, watching the deckhand, wanting to do what they did. Little did I know that one day I would! Gulfport Fishing Charters is dedicated to your safety and to making sure your trip is as fun and memorable as possible. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned professional we will strive to give you the best experience possible!
Christopher A.
Christopher A.
First mate

Charters

Rating

5.0
157 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish

All reviews (157)

Showing 1 – 5 of 157 reviews
  • Jason Padgett
    Jason Padgett
    us
    Oregon, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great trip, great memories

    5 HOUR TRIP MORNING • 4 adults • 1 child

    We caught an incredible variety of fish, including redfish, crevalle jack, stingrays, speckled trout, and even catfish. The deckhand was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional, making the trip enjoyable from start to finish. The captain did an excellent job consistently putting us on fish and kept everyone entertained throughout the day. If we make it back to the area, he's absolutely the captain we'd want to fish with again. We have nothing but wonderful things to say about this experience and highly recommend this charter!

    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
    Redfish
    Ray
  • Craig Gaasvig
    Craig Gaasvig
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip!

    6 HOUR TRIP MORNING • 4 adults

    The 4 of us had a great day on the water with Captain Dustin and First Mate Chris. We caught our limit of Bull Redfish and big Sharks! The 1st fish of ghe day was a big Bull Shark that was around 100 pounds! We also caught a lot of White Trout that we brought to Shaggy's to have them do their "you catch we cook" deal. Can't wait to go back out with Captain Dustin again tomorrow. Thanks for a very fun day with our wives catching a lot of fish too.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Jack Crevalle
    Blacktip Shark
    Bull Shark
  • Jeff Reinke
    Jeff Reinke
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic day on the water!

    6 HOUR TRIP MORNING • 4 adults

    Can’t say enough good things about our charter today. From start to finish, the crew was friendly, helpful, and completely on top of their game. You can tell they have tons of local experience—they put us right on the fish and shared great insights about the local species and area while we reeled them in. It was a incredible experience, and I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fun day of fishing. Will definitely book again!

    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
    Redfish
  • Aidan Fayard
    Aidan Fayard
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Time, Great Fish, Great Crew

    4 HOUR TRIP MORNING • 3 adults

    I booked a trip for myself along with grandpa and a buddy. Captain Dustin was kind enough to call before our trip to ask if we wanted to reschedule or receive a refund due to a string of bad luck on the water. I declined and I am glad I did. We hooked on to some quality fish and had a blast. The crew members were knowledgeable, respectful, and fun! I would highly recommend booking a trip with these fellows an I plan to go out with them again in the future.

    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Tony Grantham
    Tony Grantham
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2020
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome fishing trip!

    4 HOUR TRIP MORNING • 3 adults

    I planned this trip with my son, granddaughter and cousin for my birthday. We had an awesome time. Captain Dustin was great, he knew right where to take us to catch fish. We left a little early to get to the spot first and had our limit of slot reds by 6:30. After that we went out to catch some sharks. It was a great birthday. We have fished with Captain Dustin several times and he is always great. We are already thinking about the next trip.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Bull Shark
    Blacktip Shark

Real catches shared by our community

  • Gulfport Fishing Charters
    Gulfport Fishing ChartersGulfport, MS
    A young angler stands beside a catch board displaying a variety of fish, including a shark and several snapper, at a marina in Gulfport.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Craig G.
    Craig G.
    The 4 of us had a great day on the water with Captain Dustin and First Mate Chris. We caught our limit of Bull Redfish and big Sharks! The 1st fish of ghe day was a big Bull Shark that was around 100 pounds! We also caught a lot of White Trout that we brought to Shaggy's to have them do their "you catch we cook" deal. Can't wait to go back out with Captain Dustin again tomorrow. Thanks for a very fun day with our wives catching a lot of fish too.
  • Gulfport Fishing Charters
    Gulfport Fishing ChartersGulfport, MS
    Promotional Gulfport fishing charter catch board displaying multiple red snapper and sharks at a marina fish-cleaning station.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Terry M.
    Terry M.
    best trip ever. caught 5huge red fish, 2 very nice size shark, a stingray,and lts of feeder fish. Would recommend this boat trip to anyone. Captain Dustin and first meet Chris, we're awesome
  • Gulfport Fishing Charters
    Gulfport Fishing ChartersGulfport, MS
    A group of four anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying several Redfish at Gulfport Marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Ernest P.
    Ernest P.
    We had a great time. Captain Dustin was beyond great. He is very safety minded, ie, went over all safety ruled and precautions before engine was ever started. Best of all, we caught big fish, bull reds. Would most definitely recommend anybody to use him, and will definitely be chartering more trips with him. Thanks for the day from the four of us.
  • Gulfport Fishing Charters
    Gulfport Fishing ChartersGulfport, MS
    An angler proudly displays a large Jack Crevalle while fishing on a boat, capturing a memorable moment with friends.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Jack Crevalle
    Stephen R.
    Stephen R.
    A great time, very helpful crew. We will go again
  • Gulfport Fishing Charters II
    Gulfport Fishing Charters IIGulfport, MS
    Angler handling a large Jack Crevalle on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Michael R.
    Michael R.
    Captain and crew couldn't have been any better. Patience was their strength with us LOL We had a great time !!!!!!
  • Gulfport Fishing Charters
    Gulfport Fishing ChartersGulfport, MS
    Angler proudly holds a large amberjack aboard a fishing boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Jeff R.
    Jeff R.
    Can’t say enough good things about our charter today. From start to finish, the crew was friendly, helpful, and completely on top of their game. You can tell they have tons of local experience—they put us right on the fish and shared great insights about the local species and area while we reeled them in. It was a incredible experience, and I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fun day of fishing. Will definitely book again!
  • Gulfport Fishing Charters
    Gulfport Fishing ChartersGulfport, MS
    A family proudly displaying their catch of large Redfish while enjoying a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Zachary M.
    Zachary M.
    Caught our limits on Red Fish and Sharks. Also caught 7 Jack’s, what an awesome day.
  • Gulfport Fishing Charters II
    Gulfport Fishing Charters IIGulfport, MS
    Angler proudly displaying a caught shark while on a fishing charter in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Blacktip Shark
    Mathew P.
    Mathew P.
  • Gulfport Fishing Charters
    Gulfport Fishing ChartersGulfport, MS
    Angler proudly displaying a large Yellowtail while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Aidan F.
    Aidan F.
    I booked a trip for myself along with grandpa and a buddy. Captain Dustin was kind enough to call before our trip to ask if we wanted to reschedule or receive a refund due to a string of bad luck on the water. I declined and I am glad I did. We hooked on to some quality fish and had a blast. The crew members were knowledgeable, respectful, and fun! I would highly recommend booking a trip with these fellows an I plan to go out with them again in the future.
  • Gulfport Fishing Charters
    Gulfport Fishing ChartersGulfport, MS
    A proud moment on the boat as a young angler and an adult display their catch of two large Redfish while enjoying a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    David W.
    David W.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Gulfport Fishing Charters in Gulfport

Find the right spot, and you can hit your limits of Specks and Redfish in a couple of hours in November. There are a lot fewer boats out this time of year, too, meaning more water for you!

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

A proud angler stands next to a catch board displaying a variety of fish, including Snapper, at the Gulfport marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Sheepshead showdown!

Feb 25, 2025 • Gulfport
Another trip in the books! One of my personal favorite times of ghe year to fish! These sheepshead fight hard and always keep us guessing!
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Family group posing with several large saltwater fish in front of the Fish Trap charter catch board at a Gulfport, Mississippi marina.

SMACKDOWN! ?

Aug 3, 2024 • Gulfport
They wanted sharks so we did SHARKS! Arrived at our first spot and hit then right off the bat catching our limit in less than 10 minutes! Talk about action! From there we went in the hunt for redfish and jacks and it did not taje long before we found them! Talk ablut a great trip!
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A family group proudly displaying their catch of Black Drum while fishing on a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.

Sheeps, Sheeps, and MORE SHEEPS!

Mar 29, 2024 • Gulfport
Left bright and early to beat the rest of the boats to the honey hole and it paid off! Caught a mess of sheepshead only a few hours! March is the best time of the year for us to catch and target these delicious fish!
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Group of anglers posing with their catch of Redfish and other species displayed on a board at Gulfport, Mississippi.

Redfish! Redfish! And MORE Redfish!

Jul 14, 2023 • Gulfport
Yet another morning of great fishing! The fishing is slowly starting transition into a mixture of bottom fishing and trolling mixed together. Bottom fishing the first part of the mornjng until the heat starts setting in then off to trolling to turn on the AC! Fishing has been great! Dont miss out!
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A family poses proudly in front of a catch board displaying a variety of fish, including Redfish and Mahi Mahi, at the Gulfport marina.

Big Fish SLAM!!! ?

Jul 11, 2023 • Gulfport
Started off the morning as we usually do leaving at 6AM. Got to our first fishing spot where we had been catching our fish for the last few trips with little luck. Was able to box one big finetooth as well as another spinner shark to get the ice dirty. After adequate time fishing our first spot I decided it was time for our next destination. Covered a few miles of water till i saw a good school of bait and we stopped in it and caught all the sharks you could want! Once we finished with our likit of sharks we went off to start trolling for redfish and jacks. It didnt take long before we found them! Another beautiful day on the water!
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A young boy is actively reeling in a fish with assistance from an adult on a fishing boat, showcasing the excitement of fishing in a coastal environment.

Redfish and shark rally!

Jul 10, 2023 • Gulfport
Started the morning off early as we always do depart the dock at 6. They always say the early bird gets the worm. Well thats just what we did! This time of the year is our favorite because the ride time is low and the fishing time is high! We had our limit of redfish before 7 not to mention our toothy critters as well! We had plenty of throw backs and got to bring some good fish home!
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