Mississippi state waters, out to 3 miles
An earlier 2026 window may have preceded the Aug 1 reopening announced by MS DMR
MS DMR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Past 3 miles: federal waters Different rule
The water you are in decides. the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council writes the rule past the line.
NOAA SERO 2026 / Gulf Council 2026 · checked 2026-09-20
Mississippi state record
MDMR State Saltwater Records (Conventional) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Leathery gray diamond body, trigger-locking first dorsal spine, tiny chisel teeth. More on the gray triggerfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Gray triggerfish in other states9 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for gray triggerfish in Mississippi?
15 in fork length minimum. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many gray triggerfish can you keep in Mississippi?
1 per person. Aggregate: 20 Reef Fish Aggregate.
When is gray triggerfish season in Mississippi?
Open Aug 1 – Dec 31, 2026. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
What is the Mississippi record gray triggerfish?
11 lb 3.96 oz (2013).
How current is this Mississippi gray triggerfish 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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