Quick Facts

• Location: 101–193 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs, Mississippi
• Pier Type: Coastal fishing pier
• Water Type: Biloxi Bay
• Access: Public waterfront access; check current posted rules
• Fishing License: Mississippi saltwater fishing license requirements apply unless exempt
• Best For: Speckled trout, redfish, black drum and sheepshead
• Best Time to Fish: Spring through fall; dawn, dusk and moving tides
• Common Species: Speckled trout, redfish, black drum, sheepshead, flounder, croaker and catfish
• Tackle Style: Light to medium inshore saltwater tackle
• Night Fishing: Check current Ocean Springs access hours
• Amenities: Waterfront access with parking and Ocean Springs services nearby

Overview

Ocean Springs Pier provides convenient access to Biloxi Bay from the Ocean Springs side of the bay, placing anglers within one of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s productive estuarine systems.

The combination of tidal flow, bridge-area structure, shoreline habitat, and connections to Mississippi Sound can attract numerous inshore species. Speckled trout and redfish are popular targets, but drum, sheepshead, flounder, croaker, and catfish can make the location productive for anglers using a variety of techniques.

Fishing Tips

Live shrimp beneath a popping cork is an excellent all-around presentation, while soft-plastic paddle tails and shrimp imitations allow anglers to actively search for trout and redfish.

Fish close to pilings or other structure when targeting sheepshead and drum. Moving water can be particularly important, so compare local tide times with your planned fishing session.

Bottom Line

A strong Ocean Springs shore-fishing option for anglers targeting speckled trout, redfish, drum, and other species in the productive waters of Biloxi Bay.