Mississippi provides strong freshwater fishing opportunities for gar. Lakes, rivers, and reservoirs across the state offer reliable action for anglers.
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Regulations for Gar 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 Alligator gar as of May 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Alligator gar
Seasons
Open
Bag limit
2
No statewide minimum size limit.
No Alligator Gar harvest is allowed on Bee Lake in Holmes County.
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 Gar have recently been caught.