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Sand Bayou

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Mississippi, United States

5.0·3 catches

Top fish species at Sand Bayou

Red drum
Red drum
Spotted seatrout
Spotted seatrout
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Spotted seatrout

17 in · 2 lb

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Red drum

25 in · 10 lb

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Red drum

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General info

Sand Bayou is a swamp located in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States. It is most popular for fishing Red drum and Spotted seatrout.

Location

30°15′27.8″N 89°25′21.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Sand Bayou, 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 Red drum as of April 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Red drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3

Memorable

1 > 30

Min size

18"

Max size

30"

Measurement

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

Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass

Regulations for

30°15′27.8″N 89°25′21.1″W
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FAQ about Sand Bayou fishing

Sand Bayou is a swamp located in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°15′27.8″N 89°25′21.1″W
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