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Types of Drum in Mississippi
Drum fishing spots in Mississippi
Best baits and lures for Drum in Mississippi
According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Drum.
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Regulations for Drum in Mississippi
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 May 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Harvest in federal waters prohibited.
Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass
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FAQ
These species can be found in many coastal waters, rivers and streams, lakes throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Drum have recently been caught.