Mississippi state waters, out to 3 miles
Covered by the Kingfish (Ground Mullet) group listing; no size or bag limit.
MS DMR 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Gulf kingfishPlain silver, no bars. 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
Dark diagonal bars forming a V at the shoulder, a long first dorsal spine, and a single chin barbel. More on the northern kingfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Northern kingfish in other states3 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for northern kingfish in Mississippi?
No size limit.
How many northern kingfish can you keep in Mississippi?
No bag limit. Counts toward the Kingfish (Ground Mullet) aggregate.
When is northern kingfish season in Mississippi?
Open year-round.
What is the Mississippi record northern kingfish?
0 lb 6.08 oz (2024).
How current is this Mississippi northern 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.
In the appPoint the camera at a northern kingfish in Mississippi and this rule is on the screen before you take the picture. No signal needed.
Get the app