Quick Facts

• Location: Biloxi, Mississippi
• Pier Type: Coastal fishing pier
• Water Type: Mississippi Sound
• Access: Public waterfront access; verify current pier condition and posted rules
• Fishing License: Mississippi saltwater fishing license requirements apply unless exempt
• Best For: Speckled trout, redfish, black drum, sheepshead and whiting
• Best Time to Fish: Spring through fall; early morning and evening
• Common Species: Speckled trout, redfish, black drum, sheepshead, whiting, croaker and catfish
• Tackle Style: Light to medium inshore tackle
• Night Fishing: Check current access hours
• Amenities: Mississippi Coast Coliseum and beachfront amenities nearby

Overview

Coliseum Pier provides shore-based fishing access along the Biloxi waterfront and Mississippi Sound. Its Gulf Coast setting gives anglers opportunities to target both popular gamefish and dependable bottom-feeding species without launching a boat.

The shallow waters of Mississippi Sound are strongly influenced by tides, wind, temperature, and freshwater runoff. These changing conditions can determine whether trout and redfish are close to the pier or holding farther from shore.

Fishing Tips

Try soft plastics, live shrimp, or shrimp beneath a popping cork for speckled trout and redfish. Fishing natural bait near the bottom can produce black drum, croaker, whiting, and catfish.

During summer, fishing around sunrise or after the hottest part of the day can be more comfortable and may coincide with increased fish activity.

Bottom Line

A convenient Biloxi fishing pier for anglers looking to sample the Mississippi Sound’s varied inshore fishery.