Mississippi Fishing Water Quality
Find the best fishing spots in Mississippi with real-time water quality data
Stations with the freshest data in Mississippi
LEAF RIVER NR NEW AUGUSTA, MS
CYPRESS CREEK NR JANICE, MS
EAST PEARL RIVER AT CSX RAILROAD NR CLAIBORNE, MS
PEARL RIVER AT ROCKPORT, MS
TOMBIGBEE RIVER AT ABERDEEN LOCK AND DAM, MS
HOMOCHITTO RIVER AT EDDICETON, MS
RED BUD CREEK NR MOORES MILL, MS
TENN-TOM WATERWAY BL MONTGOMERY L&D NR FULTON, MS
TENN-TOM WATERWAY BL RANKIN L&D NR FULTON, MS
TWENTYMILE CREEK NR GUNTOWN, MS
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Fishing Closures
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Regulations can change by season, species, and water body.
Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge
PermanentNo FishingMississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
PermanentNo FishingBayou La Croix Coastal Preserve
GearBayou Portage Coastal Preserve
GearBellefontaine Marsh Coastal Preserve
GearBiloxi River Marshes Coastal Preserve
GearDavis Bayou Coastal Preserve
GearDeer Island Coastal Preserve
GearEscatawpa River Marsh Coastal Preserve
GearGrand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
GearGrand Bayou Coastal Preserve
GearGraveline Bay Coastal Preserve
GearHancock County Marsh Coastal Preserve
GearJourdan River Coastal Preserve
GearOld Fort Bayou Coastal Preserve
GearPascagoula River Marsh Coastal Preserve
GearRound Island Coastal Preserve
GearWolf River Marsh Coastal Preserve
GearAbout Fishing in Mississippi
Mississippi offers diverse fishing opportunities with 579 water quality monitoring stations tracking conditions across the state. Whether you're looking for bass, trout, catfish, or other species, our real-time water quality data helps you find the best fishing spots.
Understanding Readiness Scores
The readiness score (0–100) reflects how current and complete a station's public data is — how recently it reported and how many parameters it carries — not a grade of the water itself. A higher score means more up-to-date, more complete data. The direct assessment of water conditions (dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, bacteria) is shown on each spot page, where those measured values are evaluated.
Planning Your Fishing Trip
Before heading out, always check local regulations and obtain the required fishing license. Water quality conditions can change rapidly, so we recommend checking scores on the day of your trip for the most accurate information.