Quick Facts

• Location: Ocean Springs, Mississippi
• Pier Type: National Park Service fishing pier
• Water Type: Davis Bayou / Mississippi Sound estuary
• Access: Located within the Davis Bayou Area of Gulf Islands National Seashore; current park rules apply
• Fishing License: Mississippi saltwater fishing requirements apply unless exempt
• Best For: Redfish, speckled trout, black drum and sheepshead
• Best Time to Fish: Spring through fall; moving tides and low-light periods
• Common Species: Redfish, speckled trout, black drum, sheepshead, flounder and catfish
• Tackle Style: Light to medium inshore tackle
• Night Fishing: Subject to current National Park Service access hours
• Amenities: National park recreation facilities nearby

Overview

Davis Bayou Fishing Pier offers anglers access to the protected estuarine waters of Davis Bayou in Ocean Springs, within the Mississippi portion of Gulf Islands National Seashore. Compared with an exposed Gulf pier, the bayou setting provides a different fishing experience centered on marsh, tidal creeks, and protected inshore habitat.

Redfish and speckled trout are natural targets in this type of habitat, while black drum, sheepshead, flounder, and catfish may also be encountered. Tidal movement is especially important because it influences how bait and gamefish move between the bayou and surrounding waters.

Fishing Tips

Live shrimp, artificial shrimp, paddle-tail plastics, and popping-cork rigs are versatile choices. Look for current seams and areas where moving water carries bait past the pier.

Mosquitoes and other biting insects can be significant around Gulf Coast marshes, especially during warmer months, so insect protection can be useful.

Bottom Line

One of the Ocean Springs area’s most interesting fishing piers for anglers who want to fish protected bayou habitat within Gulf Islands National Seashore.