Pinfish Fishing in Mississippi
When pinfish are caught across Mississippi, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Pinfish catch through the year
Recreational catch in Mississippi by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
Seasonal catch and conditions for Mississippi
Seasonal catch, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional Pathr update. No spam.
Catching pinfish in Mississippi
Pinfish catches in Mississippi run hardest around Nov-Dec, with the strongest two-month windows in Nov-Dec and Sep-Oct. Anglers keep about 9% 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 pinfish in Mississippi?+
Catches peak around Nov-Dec (November and December). The strongest two-month windows are Nov-Dec and Sep-Oct. 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 pinfish in Mississippi?+
Across Mississippi, about 9% of the pinfish caught are kept and 91% are released. That works out to roughly 85K kept and 902K released in 2024.
How many pinfish are caught in Mississippi?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 987K pinfish caught by recreational anglers in Mississippi in 2024, making it the #6 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this pinfish data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
