FishKillFlea Mississippi offers specific Free Fishing Days every year, encouraging residents and visitors to explore the state's amazing crappie lakes and river systems!
2026 MS Free Fishing Days
| Date | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| June 6–7, 2026 | Freshwater | First full weekend in June! |
| July 4, 2026 | Freshwater | Independence Day! |
Important Rules
During Free Fishing weekend and July 4th, the requirement for a regular recreational freshwater fishing license is officially waived in all public waters. State fishing lakes and state park lakes require no permits either! All daily creel and length limits still strictly apply.
Best Spots for Free Weekend
| Water | Region | Species | Why Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Barnett Reservoir | Jackson | Crappie, Bass | Massive central impoundment full of 2lb crappie |
| Grenada Lake | North MS | Giant Crappie | Known globally for consistently producing 3-pound slab crappie |
| Pascagoula River | South MS | Blue Catfish | Massive, free-flowing river system |
| Pickwick Lake | NE Border | Smallmouth Bass | Famous Tennessee River structure fishing |
See all MS fishing spots.