Bluegill Fishing in Mississippi
When bluegill are caught across Mississippi, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Bluegill catch through the year
Recreational catch in Mississippi by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
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Catching bluegill in Mississippi
Bluegill catches in Mississippi run hardest around Jan-Feb, with the strongest two-month windows in Jan-Feb and Mar-Apr. Anglers keep about 88% 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 bluegill in Mississippi?+
Catches peak around Jan-Feb (January and February). The strongest two-month windows are Jan-Feb and Mar-Apr. 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 bluegill in Mississippi?+
Across Mississippi, about 88% of the bluegill caught are kept and 12% are released. That works out to roughly 22K kept and 2,928 released in 2024.
How many bluegill are caught in Mississippi?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 25K bluegill caught by recreational anglers in Mississippi in 2024, making it the #24 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this bluegill data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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