Southern Stingray Fishing in Mississippi
When southern stingray are caught across Mississippi, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Southern Stingray catch through the year
Recreational catch in Mississippi by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
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Catching southern stingray in Mississippi
Southern Stingray catches in Mississippi run hardest around May-Jun, with the strongest two-month windows in May-Jun and Jul-Aug. Anglers keep about 5% 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 stingray in Mississippi?+
Catches peak around May-Jun (May and June). The strongest two-month windows are May-Jun and Jul-Aug. 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 stingray in Mississippi?+
Across Mississippi, about 5% of the southern stingray caught are kept and 95% are released. That works out to roughly 2,329 kept and 48K released in 2024.
How many southern stingray are caught in Mississippi?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 50K southern stingray caught by recreational anglers in Mississippi in 2024, making it the #18 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this southern stingray data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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