Southern Flounder Fishing in Mississippi
When southern flounder are caught across Mississippi, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Southern Flounder 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 southern flounder in Mississippi
Southern Flounder catches in Mississippi run hardest around May-Jun, with the strongest two-month windows in May-Jun and Sep-Oct. Anglers keep about 45% 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 southern flounder in Mississippi?+
Catches peak around May-Jun (May and June). The strongest two-month windows are May-Jun 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 southern flounder in Mississippi?+
Across Mississippi, about 45% of the southern flounder caught are kept and 55% are released. That works out to roughly 482K kept and 577K released in 2024.
How many southern flounder are caught in Mississippi?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 1.1M southern flounder caught by recreational anglers in Mississippi in 2024, making it the #5 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this southern flounder data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
