25-51-CWS | October 28, 2025
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified four state saltwater fishing records for the month of October.
Three records were set using conventional tackle. Trevor Moncrief of Ocean Springs set the record for Gulf Flounder (Paralichthys albigutta) with a fish weighing 2 pounds, 1.6 ounces. Marshall Slay Jr. of Vancleave set the record for Anchor Tilefish (Caulolatilus intermedius) with a fish weighing 14.4 ounces. Scott Thibodeaux of Biloxi set the record for Silk Snapper (Lutjanus vivanus) with a fish weighing 2 pounds, 13.6 ounces.
For youth all tackle using an electric reel, Cooper Wrightson, 12, of Ocean Springs set the record for Spanish Flag (Gonioplectrus hispanus) with a fish weighing 12.8 ounces.
Photos courtesy MS Department of Marine Resources
Trevor Moncrief with Gulf Flounder
Marshall Slay Jr. with Anchor Tilefish
Scott Thibodeaux with Silk Snapper
Cooper Wrightson with Spanish Flag
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.