Gafftopsail Catfish fishing in Harrison County
7 rated shore spots in Harrison County hold gafftopsail catfish — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
Gafftopsail Catfish forecast map for Harrison County
Every spot colored by how it fishes for gafftopsail catfish right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.
When to go
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🌊 Fish the flood tide.
Size, bag and season rules in Harrison County
No size, bag or season rule for gafftopsail catfish is on record here. Check with Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) before you keep one.
Check MDMR rulesBest gafftopsail catfish spots in Harrison County
1Coliseum Pier, BiloxiFair · 63Worth a trySummer bottom fish that fight harder than hardheads; slimy, so bring a rag.2Jones Park, GulfportGood · 65Worth a trySummer fish on cut bait that fight well; slimy, with sharp spines.3Ken Combs PierFair · 64Worth a tryA summer bonus on cut bait; hard fighters with slimy, spined fins.4Pass Christian HarborGood · 66Worth a trySummer fish that fight hard on cut bait; slimy and spined, so handle with care.5Fred Urie PierGood · 65Worth a tryOccasional summer catch on cut bait; strong fighters coated in slime.6Jim Simpson Sr. Memorial PierGood · 65Worth a tryA summer bonus on cut bait; strong fighters with slimy, spined fins.7Libby Milner Roland Municipal PierGood · 65Worth a trySummer fish on cut bait; strong, slimy and spined.
Tactics for gafftopsail catfish
Top baits, best first
- Cut Mullet
- Dead Shrimp
- Menhaden (Pogy)
- Live Shrimp
Rigs that work, best first
- Carolina Rig
- Fish-Finder Rig
- Double-Drop Bottom Rig
