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Hardhead Catfish fishing in Harrison County

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

Hardhead Catfish forecast map for Harrison 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 Harrison 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 Harrison County

1Coliseum Pier, BiloxiGood · 66ReliableSaltwater catfish take nearly any bottom bait in summer; mind the spines.2Point Cadet Fishing PierGood · 68ReliableCommon on bottom baits in summer; handle the spines carefully.3Jones Park, GulfportGood · 67ReliableCommon on any bottom bait in summer; handle the spines carefully.4Pass Christian HarborGood · 68ReliableHit almost any bottom bait in summer; mind the spines when unhooking.5Fred Urie PierGood · 67ReliableFind almost any bottom bait in summer; unhook carefully because of the spines.6Fountain Pier, D'IbervilleGood · 66ReliableBite all year and take over after heavy rain freshens the bay; mind the spines.7Forrest Avenue PierGood · 67ReliableTake any bottom bait in summer, even in freshened water; handle with care.8Old Ice Wharf, BiloxiGood · 67ReliableBite all summer on any bottom bait.9Bayou Bernard Park, GulfportGood · 68ReliableCommon on bottom baits through the warm months; mind the spines.10Jim Simpson Sr. Memorial PierGood · 67ReliableTake any bottom bait in summer; unhook with pliers and watch the spines.11Libby Milner Roland Municipal PierGood · 67ReliableWill take most bottom baits in summer; handle the spines carefully.12Hiller Park, BiloxiGood · 70ReliableThe most reliable bite, especially in summer and after rain.13Gulfport Lake Boat RampGood · 66ReliableThe usual summer catch on shrimp; watch the spines.14Popp's Ferry Causeway ParkGood · 67Worth a tryCommon in summer and after heavy rain freshens the bay.15Ken Combs PierGood · 66Worth a tryCommon on bottom baits in summer; mind the spines.16Oak Street North PierGood · 68Worth a tryTake bottom baits through the warm months.17Lee Koplin Sun-n-Sand ParkGood · 67Worth a tryCommon on bottom baits all summer.18West Biloxi Boardwalk BeachGood · 67Worth a tryCommon on bottom baits, especially in summer and after rain stains the water.19Oak Street South PierGood · 68Worth a tryTake bottom baits in summer.
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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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