south of horn island

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Mississippi, United States

4.7·173 catches

173

Logged catches

4.7

Top fish species at south of horn island

Northern red snapper

Red drum

Blacktip shark

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south of horn island fishing reports

Striped marlin

109 in · 160 lb

Northern red snapper

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Northern red snapper

length · weight

Northern red snapper

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Greater amberjack

10 in · 1 lb

Crevalle jack

45 in · 45 lb

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Fishing regulations at south of horn island, MS

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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.

Local laws and licenses

Mississippi fishing license

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Regulations for top species

Season closed: July 6 - May 21

Northern red snapper

Regulation boundaryGulf of America Federal Waters MS

Bag limit2

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size16" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Special gear

Circle Hooks

The use of a dehooking device is required when fishing for reef fish. All persons aboard a vessel harvesting reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico must possess and use non-stainless steel non-offset circle hooks when using natural baits.

Restrictions & requirements

Descending Device/Venting Tool

Anglers fishing for reef fish must have a venting tool or descending device rigged and ready to use. Take a short 15‑minute training to learn how to properly use required release gear and access it at a discounted price through returnemright.org.

Additional information

Private Anglers and State Licensed For-Hire Vessels: Each Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) state will set the private angling season for state and federal waters. The Mississippi private recreational regulations apply in state and federal waters off the state of Mississippi. State Licensed For-Hire Vessels may only fish in MS State Waters (out to 9 nm). Federal For-Hire Vessels: The federal for-hire season opens June 1, 2026 - 12:01 a.m., local time, October 26, 2026. Anglers fishing from federally-permitted for-hire vessels in federal waters may retain 2 fish per person with a 16-inch minimum size limit. Bag limit for captain and crew on vessels operating as a charter or headboat is zero. One angler per vessel, per trip is required to report through the MDMR Tails n' Scales system. As a reminder, Marine Patrol officers encountering anglers fishing for or possessing Red Snapper without a trip authorization number will result in fish confiscation and fines. For information about Mississippi's Red Snapper season see MS Red Snapper. All vessels (private and for-hire) landing Red Snapper in Mississippi must use TailsnScales.org electronic reporting system regardless of harvest area. There are no exemptions. Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) requires one report per trip per vessel. A trip authorization number must be obtained by a representative of each vessel prior to recreationally fishing for Red Snapper. Trip authorization numbers are only valid for 24 hours and must be closed out each time before a new trip number will be issued. Anglers required to have a venting tool or descending device rigged and ready to use when fishing for reef fish species in Gulf federal waters. For more information, see NOAA Descend Act. Get FREE release gear and learn to use it by completing a 15-minute training from Return 'Em Right. Get started here: https://returnemright.org/about-us/gear-signup/ For more information about Red Snapper regulations in Federal Waters of the Gulf , see Gulf Council. Contact the Gulf Council with federal regulations questions.

Edibility

Excellent, but may contain ciguatera toxin.

Synonyms

Lutjanus campechanus

Species prohibited

Red drum

Regulation boundaryGulf of America Federal Waters

It is unlawful to harvest, possess, land, purchase, sell, or exchange this species.

Additional information

Harvest and possession prohibited. Contact the Gulf Council with federal regulations questions.

Edibility

Very Good

Synonyms

Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass

Season open: year-round

Blacktip shark

Regulation boundaryGulf of America Federal Waters

Bag limit1

Min size54" (Fork Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Fork Length means the length of a fish as measured from the most forward point of the head to the rear center edge of the tail.

Aggregate limit1

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Vessel limit1

The maximum number of individual fish legally possessed aboard any vessel.

Restrictions & requirements

Gigging

Harvest by gigging prohibited.

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Spears

Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.

Multiple Hooks

Harvest of this species by or with the use of any multiple hooks in conjunction with live or dead natural bait is prohibited.

Required licenses

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Angling Permit with shark endorsement

Additional information

Recreational shark anglers aboard federally permitted vessels are required to use non-offset, non stainless steel circle hooks in federal waters (3 – 200 miles offshore) when fishing with baited hooks. All sharks must be landed intact with the head, tail, and all fins naturally attached. The shark may be gutted and bled at sea (e.g., by making an incision at the base of the tail). Sharks harvested but not retained must be released in a manner that will ensure maximum probability of survival. Do NOT remove the fish from the water. Sharks can be difficult to ID. Remember: If you don't know, let it go. For help with shark identification, download the Recreational Atlantic HMS Shark ID Placard (http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/species/sharks/documents/shark_id_placard_532017_web.pdf) or the Prohibited Shark ID Placard (http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/species/sharks/documents/prohibited_shark_id_placard_5302017_web.pdf) All highly migratory species require an HMS Angling Permit from NOAA Fisheries. Permits are available by calling 1-888-872-8862, or by visiting hmspermits.noaa.gov. No sale permitted for HMS species caught under an HMS Angling Permit.For complete HMS regulations contact NOAA Fisheries HMS Management Division at 1-301-427-8503 or visit www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/atlantic-highly-migratory-species

Edibility

Catch, Clean, Cook Blacktip Shark

Synonyms

Carcharhinus limbatus

Local laws and licenses

Mississippi fishing license

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FAQ about south of horn island fishing

📍 Where is south of horn island located?

south of horn island is a part of an ocean located in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. Its coordinates are:

30°00′41.8″N 88°38′23.6″W

🎣 Where on south of horn island is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on south of horn island by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.

🐟 What species are in south of horn island?

The most common species in south of horn island are:

Northern red snapper - 38 members reported to have caught this fish
Red drum - 9 members reported to have caught this fish
Blacktip shark - 7 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest south of horn island fishing reports?

The latest south of horn island fishing reports are:

@doucet-jacob reported a nice Striped marlin.
@alexlaperouse reported a nice Northern red snapper.
@alexlaperouse reported a nice Northern red snapper.
@Smithscatch reported a nice Northern red snapper.
@penelopelee reported a nice Greater amberjack.

🗓️ What species are in season at south of horn island right now?

According to fishing regulations at south of horn island, some of the species in season this November include: Lane snapper, Black grouper, Grey triggerfish, Yellowfin grouper, and Scamp grouper. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at south of horn island?

Fishing in Mississippi requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, available online or at authorized retailers.

In Mississippi, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license
Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations
Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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Top fish species at south of horn island

south of horn island fishing reports

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Fishing regulations at south of horn island, MS

Regulations for top species

Northern red snapper

Red drum

Blacktip shark

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