Fishing and Boating Locator
Find and learn more about State lakes, public waters, piers, ramps and bait shops new you.
Fishing and Boating Events
Mississippi's Fish Species
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Be Prepared for Your Next Catch
Updated fishing information from across the State.
Learn about Mississippi fishing license regulations.
MDWFP operates 19 prime fishing lakes throughout the state on over 4,000 acres of picturesque waters, as well as 18 State Park Lakes that include 3,133 water acres on 17 Mississippi State Parks. Both the State Fishing Lakes and State Park Lakes…
Completing a boater education course is required to legally operate a boat in Mississippi.
Must-haves for Boating & Exploring Mississippi's Waters
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A Federal Regulation went into effect May 1, 1995, which requires operators of all boats to have at least one wearable life jacket or personal flotation device, for each person aboard.
Completing a boater education course is required to legally operate a boat in Mississippi.
Fisheries & Habitat Research, Management and Education
The goal of our Community Fishing Assistance Program is to enhance the management and development of lakes and ponds in urban settings so that local residents, especially youth, will be able to experience the joys of fishing close to home.
The MDWFP Environmental Program strives to protect, conserve, enhance, and restore native fish and wildlife populations and their habitats through consultation on environmental projects and permit reviews.
The Fisheries Bureau is responsible for managing sport fish populations in public waters throughout the state. To meet stocking needs, we own and operate two hatcheries: Turcotte Hatchery in Canton and the Bob Tyler Hatchery in Enid, which are…
Find information and resources to help you lime, fertilize, maintain, and stock your pond to make it the best habitat it can be.
The Scenic Streams Stewardship Program was designed to promote voluntary private conservation efforts along Mississippi's unique and outstanding rivers and streams.