Federal rule (NOAA Highly Migratory Species) · Mississippi lists none of its own
Smoothhound group — no federal size or bag limit; state rules may be stricter.
NOAA HMS 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
Small gray shark with flat pavement teeth — it gums, not bites. More on the smooth dogfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for smooth dogfish in Mississippi?
No size limit.
How many smooth dogfish can you keep in Mississippi?
No federal recreational limit.
When is smooth dogfish season in Mississippi?
Year-round.
What is the Mississippi record smooth dogfish?
18 lb 14.4 oz (2007).
How current is this Mississippi smooth dogfish rule?
Source: NOAA HMS 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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