{"id":2,"date":"2014-01-17T03:51:42","date_gmt":"2014-01-17T03:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishsouthernbelle.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-05-13T17:52:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T17:52:58","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fishsouthernbelle.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Fishing on the MS Gulf Coast with Southern Belle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LA46QBuS45k\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nCome experience the renowned Chandeleur Islands aboard the Southern Belle for a multi-day trip you will want to return on again and again. The shallow\u00a0grass beds\u00a0deliver some of the\u00a0finest speckled trout and Redfish angling anywhere.\u00a0Our courteous crew will do their best to tend to your every need and make it an enjoyable experience at a reasonable price.<\/p>\n<p><b>View Fish Catching\u00a0Travel&#8217;s <\/b><a style=\"font-weight: bold;\" href=\"http:\/\/fishcatchingtravel.com\/2018\/05\/18\/the-chandeleur-islands-5-18-18\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recent blog<\/a><b> about their trip with us!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19\" src=\"https:\/\/fishsouthernbelle.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/dock-resized-2.jpg\" alt=\"dock resized 2\" width=\"737\" height=\"411\" \/><strong>We are located<\/strong> at the Gulfport Small Craft Harbor right next to the fuel dock at the southernmost end. Being docked 20 feet from the road loading and unloading is made quick and effortless.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-20 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/fishsouthernbelle.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/photo_2-resized-2.jpg\" alt=\"photo_2 resized 2\" width=\"739\" height=\"411\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Southern Belle<\/strong>\u00a0has two showers and heads, is owner operated and maintained to the highest degree with all the latest electronics and navigational equipment. Everything is supplied like you would find at a motel in way of linens, towels etc..<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fishsouthernbelle.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/SKIFF.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24\" src=\"https:\/\/fishsouthernbelle.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/SKIFF.jpg\" alt=\"SKIFF\" width=\"739\" height=\"411\" \/><\/a><strong>Our skiffs<\/strong> are 14&#8242;, excellent shape V hulls,\u00a0 with late model 20hp 4 stroke Yamaha outboards. Each is equipped with paddle, cushions, dip net, life jackets, flares, anchor, and a\u00a0vhf handheld radio. Our seasoned and\u00a0knowledgeable crew will direct you as to where to go for the best chances of loading the boat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21\" src=\"https:\/\/fishsouthernbelle.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/sunset-wading.jpg\" alt=\"sunset wading\" width=\"860\" height=\"609\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"yiv3905101945yui_3_7_2_28_1390238331124_64\"><strong>For all you waders<\/strong>, Chandeleur offers some outstanding wade-fishing in the cuts and bayous of the main island, and numerous areas of the smaller\u00a0North Island and New Harbor Islands.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>FOOD!!<\/strong> We provide 3 full meals a day, nabs, cakes, crackers, water, etc. \u00a0The 3 full meals served on the Southern Belle\u00a0is an experience unto itself\u00a0. &#8220;If you stop chartering, you need to open a restaurant!&#8221; is heard on a fairly\u00a0regular basis. You definitely\u00a0won&#8217;t lose any weight!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390925750515_121092\" align=\"center\"><b id=\"yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390925750515_121096\">Your Equipment Check List<\/b><\/div>\n<ul id=\"yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390925750515_121082\" type=\"disc\">\n<li id=\"yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390925750515_121081\">Rods and Reels<\/li>\n<li id=\"yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390925750515_121083\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Your f<\/span>avorite tackle<\/li>\n<li id=\"yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390925750515_121084\">Alcoholic beverages &#8221;\u00a0NO BOTTLED BEER PLEASE!&#8221;<\/li>\n<li id=\"yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390925750515_121086\">Your favorite sodas<\/li>\n<li id=\"yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390925750515_121088\">Hats, sunglasses<\/li>\n<li id=\"yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390925750515_121098\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Dirty clothes bag<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390925750515_121099\">Louisiana\u00a0Fishing License<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390925750515_121100\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390925750515_121101\"><b>Charter Passenger Saltwater License (3-Day) &#8211; For non-resident charter passengers fishing in saltwater $20.\u00a0 It&#8217;s the ONLY $20 license.<\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-2 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/fishsouthernbelle.com\/?attachment_id=36'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/fishsouthernbelle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/MCV-024S.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/fishsouthernbelle.com\/?attachment_id=35'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/fishsouthernbelle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/fish.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/fishsouthernbelle.com\/?attachment_id=34'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/fishsouthernbelle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/sunset.gif\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>A Night Shot on the Southern Belle<\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-39\" src=\"https:\/\/fishsouthernbelle.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/nite-shot.jpg\" alt=\"nite shot\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" \/><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Come experience the renowned Chandeleur Islands aboard the Southern Belle for a multi-day trip you will want to return on again and again. 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