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30 in · 8 lb

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Red drum

37 in · 18 lb

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Red drum

40 in · 35 lb

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Crevalle jack

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Spotted seatrout

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Bluefish

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General info

Smugglers Cove is a part of an ocean located in Harrison County, Mississippi, United States. It is most popular for fishing Spotted seatrout, Red drum, and Crevalle jack.

Location

30°12′38.3″N 89°05′39.6″W
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When are Crevalle jack biting on Smugglers Cove?

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Fishing regulations at Smugglers Cove, MS

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 Spotted seatrout as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Spotted seatrout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

15

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length
Excellent

Cynoscion nebulosus, Speckled Trout

Regulations for

30°12′38.3″N 89°05′39.6″W
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FAQ about Smugglers Cove fishing

Smugglers Cove is a part of an ocean located in Harrison County, Mississippi, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°12′38.3″N 89°05′39.6″W
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