Blue Catfish Fishing in Mississippi
When blue catfish are caught across Mississippi, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Blue Catfish catch through the year
Recreational catch in Mississippi by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
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Catching blue catfish in Mississippi
Blue Catfish catches in Mississippi run hardest around Mar-Apr, with the strongest two-month windows in Mar-Apr and May-Jun. Anglers keep about 70% of what they catch and release the rest. All of this comes from NOAA’s recreational catch survey, so it maps the season rather than any single day.
To turn the season into a trip, line the peak window up with the daily bite. Check the Mississippi fishing times for the solunar windows, the tide charts for moving water, and the sunrise and sunset times for first and last light.
Frequently asked
When is the best time to catch blue catfish in Mississippi?+
Catches peak around Mar-Apr (March and April). The strongest two-month windows are Mar-Apr and May-Jun. This is based on NOAA's 2024 recreational catch survey, so it reflects the typical season rather than a live report.
Do anglers keep or release blue catfish in Mississippi?+
Across Mississippi, about 70% of the blue catfish caught are kept and 30% are released. That works out to roughly 23K kept and 9,546 released in 2024.
How many blue catfish are caught in Mississippi?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 32K blue catfish caught by recreational anglers in Mississippi in 2024, making it the #22 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this blue catfish data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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