Roscoe&#x27;s Live Bait Works

4.4 mi

This pier hit the spot after a big meal. It's free and easy access from all the town bars and…read morerestaurants. Seems like a great fishing spot as well.

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Bay pier

Legends of the Lower Marsh

Great time, had our first shark on the line and in the boat within 5 min. Had a nice tarpon in the…read moreline but couldn't get it in the boat. When in the area, for sure to go back. Captain Mark was awesome! E we didn't plan ahead and could not find a charter. When I called CM, he said give him a few min and he'll call me back. He got ahold of his fellow mates and was able to move things around to take us out. CM is DaMan!

From the owner: We specialize in saltwater light tackle private charter trips for 1 to 5 anglers while targeting…read morenumerous species of hard fighting and great tasting sport fish. We have 6 boats available and offer half and full day rates and can accommodate any size group!

Brody

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Portage Marina

3.0

2.0 mi

This is nice little boat marina with good options. They have condos and a nice dock with power…read morelifts and a fish cleaning station. It is located in Pass Christian on the Bayou Portage on the west side of the Bay of St. Louis. The marina is protected by gated entry so you need to rent a slip to gain access to the facilities.

Washington Street Pier & Boat Launch

4.7 mi

First I confess that I don't fish, nor do I own a boat. I was at the pier for a running event and I…read morewas able to stroll around the facilities and check it out. There is a pavilion that you can rent for events, decent public restroom facilities, and a fair amount of parking available. The pier itself seems fairly new. The wood still smells like cut wood, even though it is at the beach. The pier is not covered. There is no shade or protection from the elements so wear your hat and sunscreen. The paving, parking, walkways, etc. are in good repair. The boat ramp is wide and accessible. Lots of seagulls and beach and sand and sky all around. This is a great place to stroll out to the end of the pier and back and take in the fresh air and sunshine. I spent an hour just walking around, soaking it in. Caveats - If you are going to fish you must have a Mississippi fishing license. If you are going to put a boat in the water I assume that you have to be current on whatever that entails. There are game wardens or park rangers that come around and check on these things. The pier is accessible at night, but I don't know what the lighting is like. One can assume it is safe, but watch out for yourself if you are out after dark.

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Southern Comfort Fishing Charters

Captain Paul was great. We caught our limit on Reds and Trout. Reserve in advance. This is a…read moregroup of 8 fishing charters that will get you on the fish.

Southern Comfort Charters

Reds & trout

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Fisher-Man Guide Service

We have fished with charters from Tampa all up the Gulf Coast, and let me tell you we have never…read morecaught as many fish as we did today! Captain Ronnie was very personable and knowledgeable about his craft, now we know the fish don't always bite, but you would never know it with this guy. Thanks Cap. Job well done we will definitely be back.

From the owner: Captain Ronnie Daniels is a USCG licensed captain with 20 years of fishing experience and…read moreknowledge. He is eager to share that knowledge and experience with you on your next near-shore guided fishing adventure. Here at Fisher-Man Guide Service we don't give you an average charter, we believe in giving you an adventurous experience in some of the most exciting waters in the United States! Whether you are looking for a bull red, a box full of speckled trout or simply a day of sightseeing around Mississippi's Barrier Islands, we will do our very best to fulfill your wishes.

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Head Shaker Charters

The storm was coming in so he referred us to another charter. He helped us find a place to stay…read more Then came to help clean our fish.

From the owner: Our business focuses on giving customers the fishing experience of a lifetime. We provide fishing…read morecharters that are hassle free and allow our customers to solely focus on catching fish. All bait, fuel, and fish cleaning are provided in a flat rate charter fee. No hidden cost!

Head Shakers Charter Boat

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Oasis Resort

3.3

(25 reviews)

12.6 mi

This was a great place to stay with toddlers. So much water for them to play in without having to…read moreworry about them being in to deep. There is a lot of lounge chairs and tables to find seating. The actual hotel need an upgrade and the rooms seem wet/ moist. There is a little light show that is nice to walk and see the water at night.

Wonderful Staff. Was there for our Family Reunion We felt welcomed and the team here was very…read moreaccommodating. I personally enjoyed the Hippie Fish Bar! The food here was great!

Water park view from the swim up bar

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Pass Christian Beach

4.0

(11 reviews)

1.6 mi

Warning: If you only like beaches with pristine sand, clear water and massive crowds of future skin…read morecancer patients, you will probably dislike this review. If, like me, you are a little more open minded, keep reading. Pass Christian Beach is far from perfect. Despite its imperfections, I absolutely love it here. The first thing I like about this beach is its proximity to me. This is the closest beach on the Gulf of Mexico and I can be from my driveway to feet in the sand in under an hour. Traveling here with kids I really appreciate how close it is since children are often unable to remain calm for long periods. The next thing I like about this beach is that, unlike Bay St. Louis, this beach is actually on the Gulf of Mexico. I realize there isn't that much difference, but it feels more like a real beach to me. OK. So far we have closeness and beachiness, but wait, there's more. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is an area that is truly special to me. These are the areas I have visited since I was a tiny baby and all throughout my life. Every time I visit the area, all of those memories come flooding back. It never ceases to amaze me how the place that was so special as a child can still be special as an adult. Watching the look on the face of my children as they run and play here makes me think that they too will always love it. Hey, one can hope, right? Some of the reasons that many people won't like this beach are the water, and the beach itself. The beach is littered with sticks and other tree type debris (see photos). I assume this debris is washed on the shore from one of the coast's barrier islands, but that would be a guess. The water isn't the clearest either, but while I am not a fan of non-clear water, I wear crocs in case I step upon a great white shark or other creature that intends to bite my foot. I know crocs aren't exactly the most fashionable footwear, but fish, sharks and crabs know people wearing them are not to be trifled with. I almost forgot to mention one of the best things about this beach. Unless it is a holiday, the beach is hardly ever crowded. We were there for several hours and only one other group showed up and they had a pretty cool dog (see picture) who liked to swim. If you want a beach, and you need it ASAP, this is a great place to go.

The beach has fine white sand, but the water is warm, dark and murky. If you want to lay on the…read morebeach, you'll love it. The kids will have a blast. But the Gulf water isn't swell. Pack lunch. Build a sand castle. Then go home.

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War Memorial Park

4.8

(4 reviews)

0.7 mi

This is a very nice little park, kind of hidden away in plain sight. It fronts on the beach road…read moreand looks out over the Gulf. As the name implies, there are cannons and memorials to local veterans and Katrina victims. Very respectful and nicely done. Lots of trees and shade. There are public restrooms available. There is a playground and a splash pad and lots of benches to sit and take it all in. If you are a walker (like me), a walking trail meanders through the park and has exercise stations every so often. It's more of a trail/path than a track. The surface is loose, recycled tires or rubber mulch so it's nice for a stroll but you won't get any speed up. Since the park is small, you won't get any distance unless you walk a zillion laps around. I was there on a Saturday morning and there was a Craft fair/Farmer's market going on, with a lot of vendors, artists, and growers all peddling their wares. There were some tasty-looking food trucks too. I didn't ask but it seems like the market is a regular event. It may be every Saturday, and certainly weather-dependent, but I didn't get to find out how often.

Visiting my daughter and son in law and needed to take my triplets toddlers out so we decided to…read morefind a park with playground. From yelping there wasn't much parks with good reviews so we decided to try this out. There wasn't much photos from other reviews on this park so I'm fixing that. I'm pretty impressed because it's just the perfect spot. Lots of shade for mommy's to lay a picnic nap down and let the kids play close by. Also glad to carry a picnic mat in reasons like today. There is also a under 3 play area, haven't tried it out but looks small but good. Splash pad is near by but not open. FYI... if your coming from Gulfport and needing to get lunch on the way to park there is only a McDonald's and Burger King. McDonald's on a picnic mat made this such a perfect day!

Exercise station on the walking path. There are 8 or 10 total, each with a different exercise.

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War Memorial Park monument and flag view.

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