CMR approves decreased bag limit for Flounder

BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources voted unanimously at its monthly meeting Tuesday, June 19, to approve decreasing the bag limit of Flounder to 10.

The new regulation will go into effect July 20.

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is dedicated to enhancing, protecting and conserving marine interests of the state by managing all marine life, public trust wetlands, adjacent uplands and waterfront areas to provide for the optimal commercial, recreational, educational and economic uses of these resources consistent with environmental concerns and social changes. Visit the DMR online at dmr.ms.gov.