LivewellFish consumption advisories
Mississippi
Mississippi publishes advisories for 8 waters, covering 28 species-and-size recommendations.
Contaminants of concern: Mercury, PCBs
Waters with advisories in Mississippi
8 waters on file. A water not listed here has no advisory in the state's data — which usually means it has never been sampled, not that it's been cleared.
Lakes 4
Rivers 4
Mississippi statewide fishing limits
Statewide defaults — specific waters and zones may differ. Verify the current rules before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | — | 10 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Smallmouth Bass | — | 10 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Spotted Bass | — | 10 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Black Crappie | — | 30 | Year-round | Same as open |
| White Crappie | — | 30 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Bluegill | — | 100 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Striped Bass | 15" min | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Hybrid Striped Bass | 15" min | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Walleye | — | 3 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Sauger | — | 10 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
| Chain Pickerel | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Mississippi — Mississippi MDWFP