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Recreational fishing season for gray triggerfish to open Aug. 1, 2025
The recreational fishing season for gray triggerfish will open in Mississippi territorial waters on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. […]
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18 abandoned vessels removed in Hancock and Harrison counties
Eighteen vessels were removed as part of an ongoing large-scale project across the Gulf Coast supported by the NOAA Marine Debris Program. […]
Bass Fishing
Columbus selected as only Mississippi stop for 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series
Bass fishing’s most prestigious tournament series is coming to Columbus on the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series schedule. […]
Fishing
MDMR certifies state saltwater finfish records for July 2025
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified three state saltwater fishing records for the month of July. For conventional tackle, Timothy Kennedy of Ocean Springs set the record for Gray Snapper (Lutjanus griseus) with a
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MDMR providing free 2025 Basic Seafood HACCP Workshop
The MDMR will provide a free Seafood Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points course for seafood dealers, processors and employees. […]
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Deer Island Coastal Preserve trails, interior portions reopened after July 4 wildfire
After an assessment of the areas affected by wildfire on July 4 at Deer Island, the MDMR has reopened the trails and interior of the island. […]
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Mississippi recreational red snapper season closing July 6, 2025
The MDMR announces that Mississippi’s recreational red snapper season will close Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. local time. […]
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MDMR certifies state saltwater finfish record for June 2025
Using a spear, Tim Shivers of Ocean Springs set the record for Almaco Jack with a fish weighing 40 pounds, 15.2 ounces. […]
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MDMR to host public information meetings on new Mississippi Seafood Labeling Law
The MDMR will host a series of public information meetings to assist stakeholders affected by Mississippi’s new seafood labeling law. […]
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Mississippi shrimp season opens Monday, June 23
The MDMR has set the opening date of the 2025-2026 shrimp season in state territorial waters for 6 a.m. Monday, June 23, 2025. […]
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Mississippi’s Seafood Labeling Law to take effect July 1, 2025
Beginning July 1, 2025, all seafood and crawfish sold in Mississippi must be clearly labeled as either imported or domestic. […]
Fishing
Free Fishing Weekend June 7 and 8, Free Fishing Day July 4
The first weekend of National Fishing and Boating Week in June of each year is designated as Free Fishing Weekend. […]