Mississippi state waters, out to 3 miles
Listed as Thresher.
MS DMR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
The tail's upper lobe is as long as the body — the whip is the whole ID. More on the common thresher page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for common thresher in Mississippi?
37 in total length minimum. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many common thresher can you keep in Mississippi?
1 per person per day (max 3 per vessel). Counts toward the Large coastal & pelagic sharks aggregate.
When is common thresher season in Mississippi?
Open year-round.
How current is this Mississippi common thresher 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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