Mississippi state waters, out to 3 miles
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
Shovel-shaped rounded hammer — the small, friendly-looking hammerhead. More on the bonnethead page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for bonnethead in Mississippi?
25 in total length minimum. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many bonnethead can you keep in Mississippi?
4 per person per day. Counts toward the Small coastal sharks aggregate.
When is bonnethead season in Mississippi?
Open year-round.
What is the Mississippi record bonnethead?
15 lb 2.4 oz (2019).
How current is this Mississippi bonnethead 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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