Tarpon Regulations in Mississippi (2026)

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

Size limit

Minimum length in inches: 75 FL

Bag limit

Number of fish bag/possession: 1 per vessel

Recreational Tarpon rules in Mississippi

***May not remove fish from water if over 40” in length unless harvesting within specified limits
It is illegal to sell any seafood taken with a recreational license.

Show 1 commercial rule

Where: Statewide
Size limit: Title 22, Part 3, Rule 8.1(Q): It is unlawful for any commercial fishermen to possess any Atlantic Tarpon smaller than seventy-five (75) inches fork length or to possess more than a daily bag limit of one (1) Atlantic Tarpon per vessel.
Bag limit: Title 22, Part 3, Rule 8.1(Q): It is unlawful for any commercial fishermen to possess any Atlantic Tarpon smaller than seventy-five (75) inches fork length or to possess more than a daily bag limit of one (1) Atlantic Tarpon per vessel.

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.

Minimum length in inches: 75 FL.

Number of fish bag/possession: 1 per vessel.

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