26-38-CWS | September 24, 2026
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified three state saltwater fishing records using conventional tackle for the month of September.
James Graham of Laurel set the record for Spanish Hogfish (Bodianus rufus) with a fish weighing 1 pound, 6.4 ounces. Scott Thibodeaux of Biloxi set the record for Southern Stargazer (Astroscopus y-graecum) with a fish weighing 7.2 ounces.
Riley Armes, 15, of Pass Christian set the youth record for Spanish Mackerel (Scomberomorus maculatus) with a fish weighing 5 pounds, 8.32 ounces.
Photos courtesy MS Department of Marine Resources
James Graham with Spanish Hogfish
Scott Thibodeaux with Southern Stargazer
Riley Armes with Spanish Mackerel
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.