Quick Facts

• Location: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
• Pier Type: Public fishing pier and boat launch
• Water Type: Bay of St. Louis / Mississippi Sound estuary
• Access: Public waterfront access; follow current city rules
• Fishing License: Mississippi saltwater fishing license requirements apply unless exempt
• Best For: Speckled trout, redfish, black drum, sheepshead and flounder
• Best Time to Fish: Spring through fall; moving tides and low-light periods
• Common Species: Speckled trout, redfish, black drum, sheepshead, flounder, croaker and catfish
• Tackle Style: Light to medium inshore tackle
• Night Fishing: Check current Bay St. Louis access hours
• Amenities: Boat launch, waterfront access and parking; additional facilities may be available nearby

Overview

Washington Street Pier and Boat Launch provides anglers with access to the Bay of St. Louis, an estuarine environment connected directly to Mississippi Sound. The mixture of shallow flats, channels, tidal currents, and nearby marsh habitat makes this part of the coast attractive to a wide range of inshore fish.

Redfish and speckled trout are two of the premier targets, while black drum, sheepshead, flounder, croaker, and catfish can provide additional opportunities around structure and deeper water.

Fishing Tips

Work artificial shrimp, paddle-tail plastics, and live shrimp around current changes. A popping cork can be particularly useful for covering water when trout or redfish are feeding above the bottom.

Anglers targeting black drum or sheepshead should concentrate presentations close to pilings and other structure.

Bottom Line

A versatile Bay St. Louis fishing destination combining shore-based pier fishing with convenient boat-launch access to the surrounding estuary.