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Hardhead Catfish fishing in Hancock County

10 rated shore spots in Hancock County hold hardhead catfish — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

Hardhead Catfish forecast map for Hancock County

Every spot colored by how it fishes for hardhead catfish right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.

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Size, bag and season rules in Hancock County

No size, bag or season rule for hardhead catfish is on record here. Check with Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) before you keep one.

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Best hardhead catfish spots in Hancock County

1Dunbar Street Pier, Bay St. LouisGood · 70ReliablePlentiful in warm weather on any bottom bait; handle them carefully because of the spines.2Washington Street Pier, Bay St. LouisGood · 71ReliablePlentiful in the warm months on any bottom bait; watch the spines.3Jimmy Rutherford Fishing PierGood · 71Worth a tryTake almost any bottom bait in summer; mind the spines when unhooking.4Buccaneer State ParkGood · 69Worth a tryPlentiful on bottom baits in summer; handle the spines carefully.5Pete's Landing, DiamondheadGood · 70Worth a tryTake bottom baits through the warm months when the river is salty enough.6Cedar Point Launch, Bay St. LouisGood · 70Worth a tryCommon on bottom baits through the summer; watch the spines.7North Beach Boulevard Seawall, Bay St. LouisGood · 70Worth a tryTake shrimp on the bottom all summer; handle the spines with care.8Clermont Harbor PierGood · 68Worth a tryCommon in warm months on any bottom bait; mind the spines.9Lakeshore Beach, Bayou CaddyGood · 68Worth a tryCommon on bottom baits in summer; handle with care.10Garfield Ladner Memorial PierGood · 71Shows occasionallyTook any bottom bait in summer; mind the spines.
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Tactics for hardhead catfish

Top baits, best first

  1. Dead Shrimp
  2. Cut Mullet
  3. Squid Strips
  4. Scented Bait Strips

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Carolina Rig
  2. Double-Drop Bottom Rig

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