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Sheepshead fishing in Hancock County

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

Sheepshead forecast map for Hancock County

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

When to go

Out of season — best Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
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🌊 Fish the any tide.

Size, bag and season rules in Hancock County

Open: keep up to 15 a day of 14 in or more

Hancock County

Rules set by Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR)

Minimum size
14 inMeasured nose to tail
Bag limit
15 a day

Source: Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR), Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) · source last read Oct 17, 2026

A summary of the rules these authorities publish for anglers, as their pages read on the dates shown. It is not legal advice: the authority's own page is the rule, and a season can be changed at short notice by executive order.

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Best sheepshead spots in Hancock County

1Jimmy Rutherford Fishing PierFair · 61ReliableA dependable winter catch on the pilings; fiddler crabs or shrimp dropped straight down on a small, strong hook.2Dunbar Street Pier, Bay St. LouisFair · 60Worth a tryWinter fish on the pier pilings; shrimp or crab dropped straight down.3Washington Street Pier, Bay St. LouisFair · 61Worth a tryWinter fish on the pilings; fiddler crabs or shrimp straight down.4Cedar Point Launch, Bay St. LouisFair · 60Worth a tryWinter fish on structure near the wall; fiddler crabs or shrimp dropped close to it.5North Beach Boulevard Seawall, Bay St. LouisFair · 60Worth a tryWinter fish close to the wall; fiddler crabs or shrimp dropped straight down.6Buccaneer State ParkFair · 59Worth a tryA winter catch around bayou mouths and structure; fiddler crabs or shrimp.7Pete's Landing, DiamondheadFair · 60Worth a tryAn occasional cool-weather catch around pilings and structure; shrimp or fiddler crabs.8Clermont Harbor PierFair · 58Worth a tryWinter visitors on the pilings; shrimp or crab straight down.9Garfield Ladner Memorial PierFair · 61Shows occasionallyWinter fish on the pilings when the pier was open; fiddler crabs or shrimp.
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Tactics for sheepshead

Top baits, best first

  1. Fiddler Crabs
  2. Live Shrimp
  3. Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs)
  4. Dead Shrimp

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Knocker Rig
  2. Split-Shot Rig
  3. Jighead

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