West Ship Island Fishing Forecast

30.2227° N, 88.9458° W

Fishing conditions for West Ship Island

Today Tomorrow Sep 27 Sep 28 Sep 29 Sep 30
sunrise 06:45
sunset 18:49

Biting score

92%
Great biting conditions

The best time for fishing is all day long

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Now, September 25
10:49 AM

CloudyDay1
24° FEELS LIKE21°
wind
6.2 m/s GUSTS9.3 m/s
101.9 kPa RISING PRESSURE
humidity
74%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
6%
visibility
18km
moon rise
17:42AM
moon
moonnew moon
  • West Ship Island Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in West Ship Island, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tomorrow (8 AM peak), Sunday (2 AM peak) and Today (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in West Ship Island.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 75°F (24°C). Sunrise today: 06:45 AM, sunset: 06:49 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 13.9 mph (6.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 20.8 mph (9.3 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.09 inHg (764 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 5:42 PM and moonset at 4:39 AM.

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  • West Ship Island Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in West Ship Island, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tomorrow (8 AM peak), Sunday (2 AM peak) and Today (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in West Ship Island.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 75°F (24°C). Sunrise today: 06:45 AM, sunset: 06:49 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 13.9 mph (6.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 20.8 mph (9.3 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.09 inHg (764 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 5:42 PM and moonset at 4:39 AM.

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About this spot

Reviews 1

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    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    West Ship Island in the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Harrison County, Mississippi, offers remote barrier island fishing for redfish, speckled trout, flounder, black drum, and Spanish mackerel in the clear Mississippi Sound waters accessible by ferry from Gulfport. Spot Features: West Ship Island is part of Ship Island in the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Harrison County, Mississippi, accessible only by ferry from Gulfport, with pristine white sand beaches and clear Mississippi Sound waters supporting excellent redfish, speckled trout, flounder, black drum, sheepshead, and Spanish mackerel fishing in a protected national seashore setting. Seasonality: Redfish (red drum) and speckled trout are the primary inshore targets at West Ship Island in Harrison County, Mississippi, in the Gulf Islands National Seashore, year-round, with redfish best in fall and seatrout most productive in spring and fall. Flounder are a fall-run species. Black drum and sheepshead are cool-season species. Spanish mackerel are warm-season visitors.
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