Mississippi state waters, out to 3 miles
Federally regulated (HMS); federal permits apply.
MS DMR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Blackfin tunaSmaller, dusky fins, bronze lateral wash. Tell them apartNot listed by Mississippi: the default applies (No size limit, no bag limit).
Bigeye tunaBigger eye, stockier; hard to call — when in doubt, measure and check. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
Mississippi state record
MDMR State Saltwater Records (Conventional) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Long yellow second dorsal and anal fins that grow with age; yellow lateral stripe. More on the yellowfin tuna page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Yellowfin tuna in other states5 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for yellowfin tuna in Mississippi?
27 in curved fork length minimum. Measured as curved fork length: snout to the fork of the tail, along the curve of the body.
How many yellowfin tuna can you keep in Mississippi?
3 per person per day.
When is yellowfin tuna season in Mississippi?
Open year-round.
What is the Mississippi record yellowfin tuna?
237 lb 12.8 oz (2026).
How current is this Mississippi yellowfin tuna 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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