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Snowy grouper Regulations in Mississippi (2026)

Recreational snowy grouper rules in Mississippi saltwater, as published by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. Last checked November 7, 2026.

Size limit
Minimum length in inches: No Limit
Bag limit
Number of fish bag/possession: 4

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Recreational Snowy grouper rules in Mississippi

Where
Statewide
Size limit
Minimum length in inches: No Limit
Bag limit
Number of fish bag/possession: 4
Possession
Number of fish bag/possession: 4

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Commercial rules

Show 1 commercial rule
Where
Statewide
Size limit
Misty, Snowy Yellowedge, Warsaw, Speckled Hind Grouper – no minimum length.
  • Title 22, Part 3, Rule 8.1(D): It is unlawful to sell, barter or trade any species of reef fish (identified in Chapter 08 Sections A7 through A24 without possessing the proper federal permits and/or licenses required by the NOAA Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Fishery Management Plan and complying with any other conditions set forth by federal or state regulations for the management of the identified reef fish.
  • Title 22, Part 3, Rule 3.1 It is unlawful to commercially take finfish from the marine waters north of the CSX bridges in the three (3) coastal counties of Mississippi, except for any euryhaline species of minnow in the Pascagoula River system.
  • Not listed on MDMR's Commercial Catch Limits page; from Title 22 Part 3 only.

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Quick answers

What is the snowy grouper size limit in Mississippi?

Minimum length in inches: No Limit.

How many snowy grouper can I keep in Mississippi?

Number of fish bag/possession: 4.

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Source: Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. Most anglers need a Mississippi saltwater license or registry: get one here.