Atlantic Croaker fishing in Hancock County
6 rated shore spots in Hancock County hold atlantic croaker — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
Atlantic Croaker forecast map for Hancock County
Every spot colored by how it fishes for atlantic croaker right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.
When to go
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Size, bag and season rules in Hancock County
No size, bag or season rule for atlantic croaker is on record here. Check with Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) before you keep one.
Check MDMR rulesBest atlantic croaker spots in Hancock County
1Jimmy Rutherford Fishing PierFair · 64ReliableCommon on bottom rigs through the warm months and fun for children; small pieces of shrimp.2Dunbar Street Pier, Bay St. LouisFair · 63ReliableThe steady summer bite on bottom rigs with shrimp, and an easy fish for children.3Washington Street Pier, Bay St. LouisFair · 64ReliableThe most common bite on summer bottom rigs and a good fish for children.4Clermont Harbor PierFair · 63ReliableThe common summer catch on bottom rigs, good for children.5North Beach Boulevard Seawall, Bay St. LouisFair · 63Worth a tryCommon summer bottom fish on small pieces of shrimp.6Garfield Ladner Memorial PierFair · 64Shows occasionallyCommon summer bottom fish on small pieces of shrimp.
Tactics for atlantic croaker
Top baits, best first
- Dead Shrimp
- Squid Strips
- Scented Bait Strips
- Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs)
Rigs that work, best first
- Double-Drop Bottom Rig
- Carolina Rig
- Knocker Rig
