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Face of Coastal Waters Outfitters
CAPTAIN KYLE JOHNSON
Coastal Waters Outfitters Owner Captain Kyle Johnson is a saltwater fishing guide operating along the Mississippi Coast. He is 39 years
old, married to the woman of his dreams, Courtney, and blessed with two children, Fischer and Carolyn. He served 11 years as a full time Mississippi Army National Guardsman aircraft avionics mechanic.
“My time in the service taught me core values that I implement into everything I do. When I felt there was something missing in my life, I made the decision to pursue full-time fishing, which was instilled by my veterinarian father.”
Johnson utilizes his photography and journalism skills to write for fishing magazines. “Within one year as just an average fisherman, I made the cover of Coastal Angler Magazine and became affiliated with multiple top
brands in the industry,” he says.
He has written stories for the national magazine and a monthly column
for South Mississippi Living. He has shared his fishing knowledge through seminars at boat shows, CCA meetings and fishing groups. He is proud to have been named “Best Charter Captain on the Coast” for five years and counting.
Captain Kyle provides his clients with no-cost photography and has self- imposed limits on fishing to help protect the resource.
Coastal Waters Outfitters
1133 20th Ave., Gulfport | 228.669.3553 www.fishcoastalwaters.com | kyle@fishcoastalwaters.com
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