You can always find fish to catch along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. But, late Spring and early Summer are the times when the fishing is the best, maybe the best in the entire US. Fisherman in Mississippi are proud of all the types of fish that can be caught here. Still, we prefer Redfish and Speckled Trout. Those fish are some of the best tasting.
Redfish are ravenous feeders that will take all sorts of live baitfish, crabs and shrimp, and also dead or cut baits. Live shrimp and minnows make the very best baits for shallow coastal fishing. It is important to remember to purchase a fishing license.
The best time of day to catch redfish is in the early morning, that is before the sun heats up the shallows or in the afternoon off in deeper water. Redfish move back into deeper water in the afternoon because it is both cooler and holds more bait for them to eat.
Speckled Trout go for the same bait as Redfish, but you can also use a number of soft plastics. They will snap on a lead jig head that is bounced off of the bottom relatively quickly. Gulp Shrimp is another favorite, but there are many other shrimp imitations that work great. The best is to try several, and find out what works best for you.
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A Few Redfish caught at Gulf Islands National Seashore |
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| Bring a rod and reel with your MS fishing license. |
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