Fishing Regulations in Mississippi
Last updated: 2025-01-01
Regulations shown are approximate and may be outdated. Always check the official Mississippi fish and game agency for current regulations.
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Mississippi requires a fishing license for anglers 16 and older. Resident and non-resident annual licenses are available, along with 1-day, 3-day, and 7-day trip licenses. A saltwater fishing license is required for coastal waters.
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| Species | Bag Limit | Size Limit | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| largemouth-bass | 8 per day | 14 inches minimum (varies by water body) | Year-round | Regulations vary by water body. Always check current MDWFP regulations. |
| crappie | 30 per day | No minimum (varies by water body) | Year-round | Some waters have a 10-inch minimum size limit. |
| channel-catfish | 25 per day | 12 inches minimum | Year-round | |
| blue-catfish | 25 per day | 12 inches minimum | Year-round | |
| flathead-catfish | 5 per day | 18 inches minimum | Year-round | |
| redfish | 3 per day | 18 inches minimum, 30 inches maximum | Year-round | |
| speckled-trout | 15 per day | 13 inches minimum | Year-round |
Bag Limit: 8 per day
Size Limit: 14 inches minimum (varies by water body)
Season: Year-round
Notes: Regulations vary by water body. Always check current MDWFP regulations.
Bag Limit: 30 per day
Size Limit: No minimum (varies by water body)
Season: Year-round
Notes: Some waters have a 10-inch minimum size limit.
Bag Limit: 25 per day
Size Limit: 12 inches minimum
Season: Year-round
Bag Limit: 25 per day
Size Limit: 12 inches minimum
Season: Year-round
Bag Limit: 5 per day
Size Limit: 18 inches minimum
Season: Year-round
Bag Limit: 3 per day
Size Limit: 18 inches minimum, 30 inches maximum
Season: Year-round
Bag Limit: 15 per day
Size Limit: 13 inches minimum
Season: Year-round
Top Fishing Waters
Ross Barnett Reservoir
reservoirSpecies: largemouth-bass, crappie, bluegill, channel-catfish
Grenada Lake
reservoirSpecies: largemouth-bass, crappie, channel-catfish, blue-catfish
Sardis Lake
reservoirSpecies: largemouth-bass, crappie, bluegill, channel-catfish
Mississippi River
riverSpecies: blue-catfish, flathead-catfish, channel-catfish, largemouth-bass, crappie
Gulf Coast
saltwaterSpecies: redfish, speckled-trout
Enid Lake
reservoirSpecies: largemouth-bass, crappie, bluegill, channel-catfish
Pickwick Lake
reservoirSpecies: largemouth-bass, crappie, blue-catfish, channel-catfish
State Records
| Species | Weight | Year | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| largemouth-bass | 18 lbs 2 oz | 1992 | Natchez State Lake |
| crappie | 4 lbs 4 oz | 1991 | Arkabutla Lake |
| blue-catfish | 95 lbs | 1997 | Mississippi River |
| flathead-catfish | 77 lbs 8 oz | 2014 | Tombigbee River |
| channel-catfish | 31 lbs | 1978 | Lake Tom Bailey |
| bluegill | 3 lbs 8 oz | 1984 | Private Pond |
| redfish | 42 lbs 1 oz | 2009 | Mississippi Sound |
| speckled-trout | 8 lbs 4 oz | 2012 | Biloxi Bay |