Mississippi state waters, out to 3 miles
No individual limit; counts toward the 4-grouper aggregate.
MS DMR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Past 3 miles: federal waters Different rule
No federal minimum size is listed for yellowmouth grouper in 50 CFR 622.37.
NOAA SERO 2026 / Gulf Council 2026 · checked 2026-09-20
How to tell it
Yellow mouth corners, tan-bronze mottle; scamp look-alike. More on the yellowmouth grouper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Yellowmouth grouper in other states11 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for yellowmouth grouper in Mississippi?
No size limit.
How many yellowmouth grouper can you keep in Mississippi?
No individual limit (within 4-grouper aggregate). Aggregate: 4-grouper aggregate.
When is yellowmouth grouper season in Mississippi?
Open year-round.
How current is this Mississippi yellowmouth grouper 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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