What changed · June 7, 2026
Mississippi · Fishing
license
Before
Now
The rule today
In Mississippi, residents 16 through 64 need a fishing license to fish public fresh or marine waters (privately owned ponds excepted), and every non-resident 16 or older needs one, with no senior exemption. Residents 65 and older need no freshwater license but must carry proof of age, and must buy a lifetime recreational saltwater license to fish saltwater. A saltwater license is required south of U.S. Highway 90. Licenses are issued by MDWFP (Miss. Code 49-7-9).
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