Mississippi state waters, out to 3 miles
MS lists 'Flounder' as a group; limit applies to all flounders combined.
MS DMR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Summer flounderHas 5+ eye-like spots toward the tail. Tell them apartNot listed by Mississippi: the default applies (No size limit, no bag limit).
Keep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
Mississippi state record
MDMR State Saltwater Records (Conventional) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Left-facing flatfish, no eyed ocelli — plain mottled brown. More on the southern flounder page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Southern flounder in other states9 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for southern flounder in Mississippi?
12 in total length minimum. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many southern flounder can you keep in Mississippi?
10 per person per day. Counts toward the Flounder (all species combined) aggregate.
When is southern flounder season in Mississippi?
Open year-round.
What is the Mississippi record southern flounder?
10 lb 4.66 oz (2007).
How current is this Mississippi southern flounder 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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