26-40-CWS | October 1, 2026
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi state recreational fishing season for Red Snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) closed in Mississippi territorial waters as of 11:59 p.m., local time, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, and shall remain closed for the remainder of the year.
As a reminder, no Red Snapper shall be landed or possessed in Mississippi state waters when the Mississippi season is closed. The Tails n’ Scales mandatory reporting program has indicated landings of approximately 98% of the 2026 Mississippi private recreational ACL.
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.