'I'm excited to be that vessel:' South Mississippi man to offer fishing charter for individuals with disabilities
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- What would the Mississippi Coast be without fishing? It's a hobby, a job and…
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77th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo begins
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The 77th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo kicked off on Thursday at Jones Park in Gulfport. The event attracts anglers from all…
Fourth of July designated as 'Free Fishing Day'
South Mississippi (WXXV)- The Fourth of July has been designated a free fishing day. All Mississippi residents are allowed to sport fish without a license, permits are still needed if you want to fish at a state-owned lake. This is…
Recreational red snapper season opens Friday in Mississippi waters
SOUTH MISS, (WXXV)- Recreational red snapper season in Mississippi waters opens up this Friday. According to DMR, the season will run from 12:01 a.m. Friday, May 23 through July 6.…
Man dies after driving off fishing pier in Biloxi
A Florida man died Sunday night after driving off the fishing pier off Howard Avenue in Biloxi. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said 67-year-old Paul Costello of Milton, Florida, was pronounced dead at the…
The Krauss family takes over WXXV News 25!
The Krauss's made their TV debut with a battle of the cakes between Ethan's mom and grandma on the WXXV News 25 7 A.M. Morning show. [blox_vms account="WXXV" key="7ef87b22cb937bace964c3b7d05ccfc9eb5c3cbf" vtitle="Krauss…
Inaugural Hook 'Em for Heroes fishing tournament this weekend
A group of South Mississippians have created a new fishing tournament with the goal of supporting first responders. Hook 'Em for Heroes is a charity fishing tournament. The mission…
MDMR certifies state saltwater finfish records for August
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified eight state saltwater fishing records for the month of August. For conventional tackle, Dustin Conway of Vancleave set the record for Golden Tilefish with a fish weighing 28 pounds, 8.96 ounces…
Casting for Conservation event has been rescheduled
In Gulfport, the Casting for Conservation event set to take place tomorrow has been rescheduled. Organizers say the event will now happen sometime next spring, be on the lookout for a new date.
Recreational season for Gray Triggerfish to open August 1
BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced the opening for recreational fishing season for Gray Triggerfish. The season will open in Mississippi territorial waters on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. local time. Visit the…
D’Iberville all-girl’s bass team is headed to nationals in July
Two girls from D'Iberville recently won the Mississippi high school state championship for bass fishing, becoming the only all-girl team in the magnolia state…
MDWFP Celebrates National Fishing and Boating Week
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) invites you to celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, running from June 1 to 9. This nationwide celebration is an invitation for all fishing and boating enthusiasts to come together and…
Mississippi’s 2024 recreational red snapper season opens Friday
BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — Private recreational anglers and for-hire vessels get their chance at red snapper beginning at 12:01 a.m. Friday when the 2024 season opens in Mississippi, state regulators said Tuesday. Anglers landing in Mississippi may harvest two red…
Recreational Offshore Landing Permit required for Mississippi anglers when fishing for reef species
BILOXI, Miss. – Beginning February 1, 2024, it will be mandatory for Mississippi anglers to obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess any reef fish species which includes any species of snapper, amberjack, grouper, hind, triggerfish and Cobia in Mississippi waters.…
Youth fishing record for January announced
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified the youth fishing record for January. Margaret Schindler of Diamondhead set the record using conventional tackle. The record was set after she caught a Silver Perch that weighed 3.2 ounces.
MDMR calling anglers for survey
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is undertaking a pilot study to gain more accurate information on the state's recreational fishing effort. Everyone is encouraged to participate and can expect phone calls as early as this week. Calls will come…
Coast Guard searching for fisherman who fell overboard from commercial boat
The Coast Guard is searching for a 35-year-old fisherman Saturday, who fell overboard from the commercial fishing vessel Miss Winnie roughly 138 miles southwest of Port Fourchon, Louisiana. Coast Guard District Eight watchstanders received a report around 2 a.m. from…
Mississippi recreational Red Snapper season closing Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023
BILOXI, Miss. – Mississippi’s recreational Red Snapper season will close Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. After the closure, no Red Snapper shall be landed or possessed in Mississippi state territorial waters. Anglers should close out any trips as…
Red Snapper season now open
Today’s the big day for anglers here in South Mississippi. Red Snapper season is now open in Mississippi waters. The season will be open seven days a week in both state…
Red Snapper season reopens
We have some exciting updates on red snapper season. News 25’s Amelia Strahan has more.
Mississippi’s recreational Red Snapper season re-opening, Gag Grouper opening Sept. 1
BILOXI, Miss. – Mississippi’s Red Snapper season will re-open for private recreational anglers and state for-hire vessels at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The season will be open seven days a week in both state and federal waters. The…
Team Code Blue prepares for Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic is widely known as the premier billfish tournament in the entire Gulf of Mexico. In 1997, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish…
Plenty of events to choose from this weekend
If you're looking for something to do this weekend -- whether it's just for fun or for a good cause -- there's lots to be had out there in South Mississippi. Here's a look at some of the events planned…
Jackson County Recreation offering youth fishing classes in October
Jackson County Recreation will be hosting youth fishing classes in Pascagoula next month. The classes are open to girls and boys who are new to fishing and…