News
MDMR 2026 Marine Information Calendars available coastwide
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources’ 2026 Marine Information Calendars are now available at locations along the Coast. […]
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Fishing
MDMR certifies state saltwater finfish records for November 2025
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified three state saltwater fishing records using conventional tackle for November. […]
Fishing
MDMR certifies state saltwater finfish records for October 2025
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified four state saltwater fishing records for the month of October. […]
Fishing
MDMR certifies state saltwater finfish records for September 2025
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified three state saltwater fishing records for the month of September. […]
News
Recreational fishing season closing for greater amberjack
NOAA officials have announced that the recreational fishing season for greater amberjack will close in federal waters on Sept. 27, 2025. […]
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MDMR hosting photo contest for 2026 calendar
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is hosting a photo contest, and the winners will be used in the agency’s 2026 calendar. […]
Inshore Fishing
MDMR certifies state saltwater finfish record for August 2025
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified a conventional tackle state saltwater fishing record for Conger Eel. […]
News
Recreational fishing season for Gag to open Sept. 1
Officials with the MDMR announced that the recreational fishing season for Gag will open in Mississippi territorial waters on Sept. 1, 2025. […]
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MDMR Licensing Office relocated to Pass Christian
Beginning August 18, 2025, the MDMR Licensing Office will temporarily relocate to the MDMR’s Pass Christian Check Station. […]
News
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. […]
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