Fishing in Bay St. Louis, MS

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi?

Anglers in Bay St. Louis , MS recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi Sound , Pearl River , Bay Saint Louis , Bay Saint Louis Passage , Pass Christian Harbor .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Bay St. Louis?

Most commonly caught species around Bay St. Louis , MS : Red drum - 2,534 reported catches Largemouth bass - 2,436 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 1,442 reported catches Black drum - 1,358 reported catches Sheepshead - 707 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Bay St. Louis fishing reports?

The latest Bay St. Louis , MS fishing reports are: @luciano.user reported a nice Bull shark at Mississippi Sound . @cashriemer reported a nice Red drum at Pass Christian Harbor . @cashriemer reported a nice Black drum at Pass Christian Harbor . @cashriemer reported a nice Black drum at Pass Christian Harbor . @garthegreat2 reported a nice Southern flounder at Washington Street Pier . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Bay St. Louis?

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Mississippi, United States

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Top fish species in Bay St. Louis

Latest Bay St. Louis fishing reports

Bull shark

Mississippi Sound

52 in · 45 lb

Red drum

Pass Christian Harbor

length · weight

Black drum

Pass Christian Harbor

length · weight

Black drum

Pass Christian Harbor

length · weight

Southern flounder

Washington Street Pier

length · weight

Southern flounder

Mississippi Sound

length · weight

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Mississippi Sound

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

Washington Street Pier

length · weight

Mississippi Sound

length · weight

Blue catfish

Mississippi Sound

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Bay St. Louis

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Mississippi can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Red drum as of June 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Red drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 30

Min size

18"

Max size

30"

Measurement

Total Length

Additional information

Recreational fishermen may retain only one red drum over 30 inches.
Harvest in federal waters prohibited.

Edibility

Very Good

Synonyms

Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass

Regulations for

30°19′41.2″N 89°22′38.6″W

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FAQ about Bay St. Louis fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi?

Anglers in Bay St. Louis, MS recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi Sound, Pearl River, Bay Saint Louis, Bay Saint Louis Passage, and Pass Christian Harbor.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Bay St. Louis?

Most commonly caught species around Bay St. Louis, MS:

Red drum - 2,534 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 2,436 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 1,442 reported catches
Black drum - 1,358 reported catches
Sheepshead - 707 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Bay St. Louis fishing reports?

The latest Bay St. Louis, MS fishing reports are:

@luciano.user reported a nice Bull shark at Mississippi Sound.
@cashriemer reported a nice Red drum at Pass Christian Harbor.
@cashriemer reported a nice Black drum at Pass Christian Harbor.
@cashriemer reported a nice Black drum at Pass Christian Harbor.
@garthegreat2 reported a nice Southern flounder at Washington Street Pier.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Bay St. Louis?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Bay St. Louis, MS. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: