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Sheepshead fishing in Jackson County

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

Sheepshead forecast map for Jackson 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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Size, bag and season rules in Jackson County

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

Jackson 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 Jackson County

1Ocean Springs Fishing PierFair · 58HotspotA late-winter and spring favorite on the bridge and pier pilings; fiddler crabs or shrimp dropped straight down.2Ocean Springs Harbor PierFair · 59ReliableThe breakwater rocks and pilings at the harbor mouth hold sheepshead from late winter into spring; fiddler crabs or shrimp close to the rocks.3Point Park, PascagoulaFair · 58ReliableGather on the pilings and rocks in late winter and spring; fiddler crabs on a short leader.4Pascagoula Beach Park PierFair · 58Worth a tryWork the pilings in late winter and spring; fiddler crabs on a short leader.5Chester McPhearson Jr. PierFair · 59Worth a tryPick at the pilings from late winter into spring; fiddler crabs or shrimp on a short leader.6Bayou Heron Pier, Grand Bay ReserveFair · 58Worth a tryGather around the pier pilings in late winter and spring; shrimp or fiddler crabs.7George Martin City Park, GautierFair · 58Worth a tryPick at the pilings in the cooler months; fiddler crabs or shrimp.8River Park, PascagoulaFair · 58Worth a tryPick at the pier pilings in late winter and spring; fiddler crabs.9Old Fort Bayou Pier, Ocean SpringsFair · 59Worth a tryGather on the bridge pilings in the cooler months; fiddler crabs or shrimp on a short leader.10Webbs Landing, Graveline BayouFair · 59Worth a tryGather around the pier pilings in late winter and spring; fiddler crabs or shrimp.11Bayou Cassotte Pier, PascagoulaFair · 58Worth a tryGather on pilings and bulkheads in late winter and spring; fiddler crabs.12Davis Bayou Fishing PierFair · 58Worth a tryNibble at the pier pilings in late winter and spring; small hooks and shrimp.13Brittany Avenue Pier, St. MartinFair · 56Worth a tryAn occasional late-winter and spring catch around the bridge pilings on fiddler crabs or shrimp.14Old Spanish Fort Pier, PascagoulaFair · 58Worth a tryA winter and early-spring catch on fiddler crabs or shrimp tight to the pilings.15Bayou Cumbest PierFair · 58Worth a tryA few around the pier pilings in late winter and spring.16Riverfront Park, Moss PointFair · 58Shows occasionallyA few around pilings in the cooler months when the river is salty.17Percy Miller Marine Education ParkFair · 58Shows occasionallyAn occasional late-winter catch on fiddler crabs or shrimp around the pier pilings.
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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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