Mississippi · Fishing regulations

Fishing regulations in Mississippi.

Mississippi fishing is bass and crappie inland and trout-redfish on the Gulf — Grenada Reservoir is a trophy crappie destination, and the Mississippi Delta oxbows produce bass that compete with anywhere.

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks · License: Anglers age 16 and older generally need a valid fishing license to fish in Mississippi. Resident and non-resident licenses are sold online through the MDWFP and at most sporting goods retailers. Annual, multi-day, and lifetime licenses are typically available. Senior, military, and youth discounts apply in most cases. License costs and exact age thresholds change — verify with the MDWFP before purchase.

Freshwater

Largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and bream drive freshwater fishing on Ross Barnett, Sardis, Grenada, and Pickwick. Mississippi Delta oxbow lakes (Eagle Lake, Old River) hold trophy bass and crappie. Year-round seasons on most species.

Rivers

Smallmouth fishing on the upper Pearl and Bear Creek. Catfish on the Mississippi and Tennessee–Tombigbee. Few coldwater rivers; no significant trout fishery.

Saltwater

Speckled trout, redfish, flounder, sheepshead, and tripletail along the Mississippi Sound. Offshore for snapper, grouper, king mackerel, and tuna in the Gulf.

Special

Specific bass slot limits on Sardis, Enid, Grenada, and Arkabutla reservoirs. Crappie regulations vary by reservoir — Grenada is famous for trophy crappie.

Popular species

Largemouth bass · Crappie · Channel catfish · Speckled trout · Redfish · Bream

State agency

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks

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