Halstead Bayou is a stream located in Jackson County, Mississippi, winding through the area near Ocean Springs. This coastal waterway serves as an important estuary that connects to the Mississippi Sound and the Gulf of Mexico. It's part of the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory's (GCRL) ecosystem, where the marine environment provides habitat for numerous fish species. The bayou serves both recreational and commercial fishing interests and plays a significant role in the local ecosystem. The waterway experiences tidal influences that affect water clarity, salinity levels, and fish behavior throughout the day, making it a dynamic fishing environment that changes with the tides, seasons, and weather conditions.