Dogwood Lodge - Biloxi Marsh

The Biloxi Marsh

The Biloxi Marsh provides hundreds of miles of some of the best redfishing in the world. The salt marshes are vast, healthy and provide easy access to great inshore fishing for redfish, speckled trout, and many other species, as well as great duck hunting.
Due to the almost year-round clarity of the water and endless wild marshes, the Biloxi offers opportunities for trophy redfish.
Reds love to eat flies in shallow water and often dine close to the boat! Sight fish the narrow bayous and shallow ponds for larger reds.

Biloxi Guided Fishing Facts

Season:  The Hopedale area can be fished year-round, with peak fishing during the fall. Redfishing championships are held during October.
Travel Time:  From the Liveaboard, it takes 10 to 45 minutes, depending on where the fish are. You'll cross the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet, then enter the western edge of the marsh.
Guides:  The Lodge works with outstanding and reputable guides and outfitters.
Fly/Spin Sightfishing Packages:  Technical poling boats such as Hells Bay and Chittum skiffs are used. Two anglers per boat and guide. The guides pick you up at 8:00 a.m., returning you to the Liveaboard at 4:00 p.m. All fly fishing is catch-and-release only.
Conventional Lure/Bait Fishing Packages:  Guides use 24' to 26' bay boats. Three to four anglers per boat and guide. The guides pick the group up at 6:00 a.m., returning you to the Liveaboard between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m.
Packages Include:  Fuel, ice, flies or tackle, and fish cleaning. If you plan to take fish home, you'll need to bring Ziplok bags and coolers.
Equipment:  The guides supply all rods, reels, and tackle.
Fishing License:  Your fishing license is not included in the package. A 5-day non-resident fishing license is $30.00 (2023).

The Biloxi Marsh

Typical Fishing Day:
A hot breakfast is served about an hour before you leave with your guide. The Lodge provides a packed lunch, bottled water, and soft drinks for you on the boats. In the evenings, back at the liveaboard, you’ll enjoy appetizers and an open bar, followed by dinner.
For Conventional Lure or Bait Fishing:  Guides use 24 to 26-foot bay boats and will pick you up at the liveaboard at 6:30 a.m., returning you between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. Three to four anglers per boat and guide.
For Fly Fishing:  You’ll head out at 8:00 a.m. Technical poling boats such as Hells Bay and Chittum skiffs are used. Two anglers per boat and guide. The guides pick you up at 8:00 a.m., returning you to the Liveaboard at 4:00 p.m.

Liveaboard Lodging:

The Dogwood Lodge, a 114-foot liveaboard vessel, is moored in the Hopedale Marina. The Dogwood is a historical vessel that the US Coast Guard employed as a buoy tender on the upper Mississippi River. A cruise ship company later converted it into a multi-day vessel for river cruises.

Lounge Area

On the second deck, you'll find the lounge area known as the Mississippi Room. Homey, comfortable seating, a widescreen television, and a bar.
Bar: After a day of fishing, you'll enjoy appetizers in the lounge and libations and the complimentary self-serve bar. If you desire to take alcoholic beverages with you out fishing (cans only), you must purchase the alcohol elsewhere and bring it with you.

Dining Room and Cabin

For dining, the Ohio Room seats 12 and also serves as a corporate meeting room. The Liveaboard has six private bedrooms. Each room has two twin beds and a private bathroom. There are two outdoor seating areas on the deck to enjoy your morning coffee or evening drink while taking in the sights and sounds of the marsh.

Meals and Beverages

Meals:  Hot breakfasts. You'll take a sack lunch plus snacks, soft drinks, and bottled water for your fishing day. Delicious Southern and Cajun cuisine are on the daily menu.