Mississippi state waters, out to 3 miles
Listed under Kingfish (Ground Mullet) with no size or bag limit.
MS DMR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Northern kingfishBold bars and a shoulder V. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
Mississippi state record
MDMR State Saltwater Records (Conventional) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
The palest kingfish — plain silver with a dusky tail tip and chin barbel; lives in the wash. More on the Gulf kingfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Gulf kingfish in other states3 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for Gulf kingfish in Mississippi?
No size limit.
How many Gulf kingfish can you keep in Mississippi?
No bag limit. Counts toward the Kingfish (Ground Mullet) aggregate.
When is Gulf kingfish season in Mississippi?
Open year-round.
What is the Mississippi record Gulf kingfish?
2 lb (2014).
How current is this Mississippi Gulf kingfish 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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