Recreational Fishing Limits
*Bag/Possession are per person unless stated otherwise. |
Minimum Length in Inches |
Number of Fish Bag/Possession |
| Cobia | 36 FL |
2 |
| Flounder | 12 TL |
10 |
| Red Drumw | 18 TL to 30 TL** |
3 |
| Spotted Seatrout | 15 TL |
15 |
| King Mackerelwww | 24 FL |
3 |
| Spanish Mackerelwww | 12 FL |
15 |
| Tripletail | 18 TL |
3 |
| Sheepshead | 14 TL |
15 |
| Vermilion Snapperwww | 10 TL |
20 (in aggregate) |
| Lane Snapperwww | 8 TL |
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| Tarponwwww | 75 FL |
1 per vessel |
| Gray Triggerfishwww | 15 FL |
1 (in aggregate) |
| Almaco Jackwww | No Limit |
20 (in aggregate) |
| Goldface Tilefishwww | No Limit |
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| Anchor Tilefishwww | No Limit |
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| Tilefishwww | No Limit |
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| Blackline Tilefishwww | No Limit |
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| Blueline Tilefishwww | No Limit |
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| Goliath Grouperwww | No Take |
No Take |
| Nassau Grouperwww | No Take |
No Take |
| Warsaw Grouperwww | No Limit |
1 per vessel*** |
| Red & Yellowfin Grouperswww | 20 TL |
4 (in aggregate) |
| Black Grouperwww | 24 TL |
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| Gagwww | 24 TL**** |
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| Scampwww | 16 TL |
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| Speckled Hindwww | No Limit |
1 per vessel*** |
| Red Snapperwww See Saltwater Finfish | 16 TL |
2 |
| Gray, Schoolmaster, Cubera, Dog, Mahogany & Yellowtail Snapperswww | 12 TL |
10 (in aggregate; limit of 5 Mutton Snapper per person) |
| Mutton Snapperwww | 18 TL |
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| Queen, blackfin, silk & wenchman Snapperswww | No Limit |
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| Yellowmouth, yellowedge, misty & snowy groupers | No Limit |
4 (in aggregate)** |
| Rock & red hind groupers | No Limit |
4 (in aggregate)** |
| Greater Amberjackwww | 34 FL |
1 |
| Lesser Amberjack & Banded Rudderfishwww | 14 FL to 22 FL** |
5 (in aggregate) |
| Hogfishwww | 14 FL |
5 |
| Bigeye Tunawww | 27 CFL |
No Limit |
| Yellowfin Tunawww | 27 CFL |
3 |
| Swordfish | 47 lower jaw FL |
1 per person/up to 4 per vessel |
| Blue Marlinwww | 99 lower jaw FL |
No Limit |
| White Marlinwww | 66 lower jaw FL |
No Limit |
| Sailfishwww | 63 lower jaw FL |
No Limit |
| Longbill Spearfishwww | No Take |
No Take |
| Sharks (large coastals & pelagics)ww/www | 37 TL |
1 per person/up to 3 per vessel |
| Sharks (small coastals)ww/www | 25 TL |
4 |
| Crabs - Hard Shells | 5***** |
No Limit |
| Crabs - Soft Shell | No Limit |
No Limit |
Size and possession limits are subject to change. Visit dmr.ms.gov for the most current limits. |
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* It is illegal to sell any seafood taken with a recreational license. ** Range represents minimum and maximum lengths. *** Recreational fishermen may possess one per vessel within four-fish aggregate. **** Recreational fishermen may possess two within four-fish aggregate. ***** As measured from tip of one lateral spine across the back of the shell to tip of opposite lateral spine. w Recreational fishermen may retain only one Red Drum over 30 inches. ww Possession of certain coastal sharks is prohibited. See federal regulations for more information. www For information on federally regulated fish and updated size limits, visit gulfcouncil.org. wwww May not remove fish from water if over 40” in length unless harvesting within specified limits above. TL = Total Length - Straight line distance from tip of snout to tip of tail. FL = Fork Length - Straight line distance from tip of snout to fork of tail. CFL = Curved Fork Length - Tip of the upper jaw to the fork of tail measured along the contour of the middle of the body. Lower jaw FL (for billfish)=Lower Jaw Fork Length. Tip of the lower jaw to the fork of the tail measured along the contour of the middle of the body. Bluefin Tuna limits are variable throughout the season and depend on the size category. Refer to nmfspermits.com or call 888-872-8862 for updated information. All Bluefin catches must be reported to the MDMR Office of Marine Fisheries, 1141 Bayview Ave., Biloxi, MS 39530, or call 228-374-5000. Note: Fishing seasons for some species may be closed by order of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. Advance notice of such closures shall be given. Species caught out of their natural habitat may have size, creel and seasonal limits. |
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