Mississippi’s Red Snapper season is set to begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, May 24th, for private recreational anglers and state-for-hire vessels, as confirmed by the state’s marine resources department.
Anglers in Mississippi have the opportunity to catch and keep two Red Snapper per person each day, as long as they meet the minimum size limit of 16 inches.
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources stated that every angler on a boat must have a valid Mississippi Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (MS-ROLP) in order to possess and land reef fish and Cobia in Mississippi.
According to the press release, the MS-ROLP and saltwater fishing license information will be utilized in the recently developed MS-CREEL program. This program, inspired by Louisiana’s LA Creel, will gather data from anglers through phone and email surveys. These surveys will focus on the anglers’ fishing activity from the previous week.
The survey is not mandatory, but it aims to help the angler by providing accurate estimates of fishing activity and the catch made by Mississippi’s anglers.
Anglers can now rejoice as the fishing season is officially open throughout the state and federal waters, with no restrictions on the days of the week. This means that fishing enthusiasts can indulge in their favorite pastime any day they please, without worrying about specific timeframes or limitations. So grab your fishing gear and get ready for some exciting adventures on the water!
The recreational fishing season will come to a close if the projected annual catch limit for recreational fishermen is expected to be reached at any time after the season begins. Additionally, the season will also be closed if the overall quota for the Gulf is met.
According to a recent release, private recreational anglers have the opportunity to fish up to 200 nautical miles. Additionally, vessels with state for-hire permits are allowed to fish in state territorial waters, specifically nine nautical miles south of the barrier islands.
