Mississippi fishing forecast
Tides, wind and the best bite windows for 5 saltwater spots. Piers, marsh and the Mississippi Sound, from Pass Christian to Pascagoula.
What's biting now Fall
Speckled trout and redfish feed along the sound and marshes; flounder move toward the passes.
Other seasons
- Winter: Trout move up into rivers and deeper holes; fish slow on warmer days.
- Spring: Trout, redfish and sheepshead around piers and reefs as water warms.
- Summer: Speckled trout around the barrier islands and piers at dawn; Spanish mackerel offshore.
General seasonal patterns - always check local reports and the official rules.
Fish you can catch in Mississippi11 kinds, A to Z. Tap one to see where it's caught. A guide from state wildlife agency species lists - seasons vary.
Where the spots are in MississippiTap a dot to open that spot. Colour = today's bite outlook.
Mississippi Gulf Coast
About fishing in Mississippi
Mississippi Gulf Coast
A short, sheltered coast behind barrier islands, with long fishing piers, harbors and river mouths.
Common catches: Speckled trout, redfish, flounder, sheepshead and Spanish mackerel.
Always check the official rules before you keep any fish: Mississippi saltwater license and rules (MDMR).
Mississippi guides
