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Mississippi · Eastern Gulf

Mississippi saltwater fishing forecast

1 bay system and 81 named spots on the Mississippi Gulf coast, with 1 NOAA tide station. Right now the top-scoring bay system is Mississippi Sound at 75 for Red drum.

In peak season this week: Atlantic croaker, Gray snapper and Red drum.

Bay systems
1
Named spots
81
Tide stations
1
Species guides
19
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Bay systems right now · 1

Scores from the Waterlands engine, computed 1:36 PM CDT. Best window is the rest of today.

75Great
Mississippi Sound

GMZ532 · 81 named spots

Top now: Red drum · Best window 6 PM-12 AM (peak 75)

Scoring best right now

Each species' best score in a Mississippi bay system this hour.

Species guides · 19

Season, water temperature, depth, structure, tackle and regulations for each species in Mississippi waters.

Regulations and licenses

MDMR saltwater regulations Buy a Mississippi fishing license License types

Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. Synced with MDMR Sep 16, 2026.

A saltwater fishing license is required south of Highway 90. Between Highway 90 and Interstate 10 either a saltwater or freshwater license will do. Anglers under 16 are exempt. Saltwater licenses are sold online through the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks licensing site, linked from the MDMR licensing page.

No reviewed rules are on file for Mississippi yet. Check the regulator's page before you keep a fish.