Department of Marine Resources

State of Mississippi

The Honorable Tate Reeves, Governor

Mississippi Department of Marine Resources

Joe Spraggins, Executive Director

Mississippi Advisory Commission on Marine Resources

Cammack (Cam) A. Roberds, Chairman
Recreational Sports Fishermen
Jackson County

Jonathan McLendon
Vice Chairman
Commercial Seafood Processors
Harrison County

Ronnie Daniels,
Charter Boat Operators
Harrison County

Jason Osborne
Nonprofit Environmental Organizations Hancock County

Matthew Mayfield
Commercial Fishermen
Jackson County

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1141 Bayview Ave., Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 374-5000 • You can find the latest coastal and marine resource information by visiting the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources website.

The information provided in this guide is an overview of regulations in effect as of April 30, 2026, concerning saltwater fishing in Mississippi’s marine waters prepared in accordance with Mississippi Code Annotated §49-15-18. However, this guide is not, nor is it intended to be, a definitive publication of all regulations pertaining to saltwater fishing in Mississippi. Complete texts of all regulations and statutes are available at the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources and the MDMR website. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this guide, readers are reminded that in the event of a conflict between state statute and MDMR regulations, state statute will take precedence. If you are fishing in another state or in federal waters, please consult fishing regulations that would be applicable. Readers are further reminded that all regulations are subject to change.

Federal regulations may differ from state regulations. For federal regulations, contact the Gulf Council at (888) 833-1844 or visit the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council website.