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MS SB2660
Bill
AI Summary
- Classifies catfish species (channel, blue, flathead, yellow/black/brown bullhead) taken from the Mississippi River as game fish, while catfish in other Mississippi waters remain classified as nongame gross fish
- Limits harvest to one catfish greater than 34 inches in length per person per day from the Mississippi River
- Directs the Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to establish additional daily harvest and length limits through regulations
- Restricts use of slat baskets (commercial catfish trapping devices) to waters other than the Mississippi River
- Exempts farm-raised catfish from all provisions of the bill
- Takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Catfish; classify those in the Mississippi River as a game fish and require certain daily harvest and length limits for.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
2/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks1/19/2026
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