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Bayou Porteaux

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Mississippi, United States

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Bayou Porteaux fishing reports

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Black drum

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Southern flounder

1 in · 2 oz

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Hardhead sea catfish

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Southern flounder

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Pinfish

6 in · 3 oz

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Crevalle jack

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General info

Bayou Porteaux is a stream located in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It is most popular for fishing Hardhead sea catfish, Red drum, and Largemouth bass.

Location

30°26′23.4″N 88°50′58.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Bayou Porteaux, 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 Hardhead sea catfish as of April 26th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Hardhead sea catfish

Seasons

Open
No established bag limit or size limit in MS State Waters.
Poor

Ariopsis felis

Regulations for

30°26′23.4″N 88°50′58.2″W
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FAQ about Bayou Porteaux fishing

the Bayou Porteaux is a stream located in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°26′23.4″N 88°50′58.2″W
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