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location, anglers might also catch amberjack, several grouper varieties, triggerfish, spadefish or other species. Cobia, tripletail and mahi like to hang around any floating objects, such as grass mats, buoys, wood and other flotsam.
In late summer, cobia frequently come closer to shore.
Try trolling with various live or artificial baits. The catch might include king or Spanish mackerel, cobia, bluefish, sharks and other species. Farther offshore, anglers might catch sailfish, marlin, tuna or wahoo.
People in smaller boats, or wading the beaches, could catch, trout, redfish,
whiting, black drum and other fish. Around numerous artificial reefs, people catch sheepshead, one of the most powerful fighting fish in inshore waters.
Mississippi anglers can also fish the marshes around the Pearl River Delta, Waveland, Bay St. Louis, Back Bay or the Pascagoula River and other places. In the marshes, anglers usually catch redfish, flounder, trout and drum. Where fresh and salty waters mix, anglers might catch largemouth bass and redfish with the same baits.
In the Pearl, Jourdan, Wolf, Tchoutacabouffa, Biloxi and Pascagoula River systems, plus numerous bayous
and other waters, freshwater anglers might catch bass, three catfish species, two crappie species and numerous bream species among other fish.
Everywhere, South Mississippi offers outstanding fishing diversity. Don’t have a boat or know how to fish? Many guides will gladly take you to the best places. Most supply all the equipment and bait. Some even clean the catch.
During this National Fishing Month, take an opportunity to get out, try fishing and experience nature in the great outdoors of South Mississippi.
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