Mississippi state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
BagNo individual limit (within 4-grouper aggregate)Aggregate: 4-grouper aggregate
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
No individual limit; counts toward the 4-grouper aggregate.
MS DMR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Pale body evenly covered in bright red spots — the 'strawberry grouper'. More on the red hind page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Red hind in other states9 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for red hind in Mississippi?
No size limit.
How many red hind can you keep in Mississippi?
No individual limit (within 4-grouper aggregate). Aggregate: 4-grouper aggregate.
When is red hind season in Mississippi?
Open year-round.
How current is this Mississippi red hind 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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