Mississippi state waters, out to 3 miles
Federally regulated (HMS); federal landing rules apply.
MS DMR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Mississippi state record
MDMR State Saltwater Records (Conventional) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Cobalt back, lit-up bars, heavy bill; the one that dumps the spool. More on the blue marlin page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for blue marlin in Mississippi?
99 in lower jaw fork length minimum. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many blue marlin can you keep in Mississippi?
No bag limit.
When is blue marlin season in Mississippi?
Open year-round.
What is the Mississippi record blue marlin?
1,054 lb 9.6 oz (2002).
How current is this Mississippi blue marlin rule?
Source: MS DMR 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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