Mississippi state waters, out to 3 miles
No individual limit; counts toward the 10-snapper aggregate.
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
How to tell it
Scarlet deep-drop slim body, huge eye, long forked tail. More on the queen snapper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for queen snapper in Mississippi?
No size limit.
How many queen snapper can you keep in Mississippi?
No individual limit (within 10-snapper aggregate). Aggregate: 10-snapper aggregate.
When is queen snapper season in Mississippi?
Open year-round.
How current is this Mississippi queen snapper 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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