Mississippi state waters, out to 3 miles
Listed under Kingfish (Ground Mullet) with no size or bag limit.
MS DMR 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
Chin barbel, no air bladder croaks here — the surf 'sea mullet'. More on the southern kingfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Southern kingfish in other states2 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for southern kingfish in Mississippi?
No size limit.
How many southern kingfish can you keep in Mississippi?
No bag limit. Counts toward the Kingfish (Ground Mullet) aggregate.
When is southern kingfish season in Mississippi?
Open year-round.
What is the Mississippi record southern kingfish?
2 lb 0.84 oz (2017).
How current is this Mississippi southern 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.
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