Mississippi state waters, out to 3 miles
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
Chrome-plated giant scales, upturned bucket mouth, last dorsal ray trails into a filament. More on the tarpon page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for tarpon in Mississippi?
75 in fork length minimum. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many tarpon can you keep in Mississippi?
1 per vessel per day.
When is tarpon season in Mississippi?
Open year-round.
What is the Mississippi record tarpon?
185 lb 8.8 oz (2019).
How current is this Mississippi tarpon 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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