Mississippi state waters, out to 3 miles
MS DMR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
WeakfishSpots form diagonal rows, not scattered. 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
Round black spots scattered on back, dorsal and tail; two canine teeth; soft mouth. More on the spotted seatrout page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Spotted seatrout in other states12 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for spotted seatrout in Mississippi?
15 in total length minimum. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many spotted seatrout can you keep in Mississippi?
15 per person per day.
When is spotted seatrout season in Mississippi?
Open year-round.
What is the Mississippi record spotted seatrout?
10 lb 10 oz (2013).
How current is this Mississippi spotted seatrout 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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