Mississippi state waters, out to 3 miles
Listed as Dolphin with no size or bag limit.
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
Electric green-gold with blue flecks, blunt vertical forehead on bulls, full-length dorsal fin. More on the mahi-mahi page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Mahi-mahi in other states7 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for mahi-mahi in Mississippi?
No size limit.
How many mahi-mahi can you keep in Mississippi?
No bag limit.
When is mahi-mahi season in Mississippi?
Open year-round.
What is the Mississippi record mahi-mahi?
62 lb (1985).
How current is this Mississippi mahi-mahi 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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