The 2024 Mississippi oyster season will soon open for the harvesting of the saltwater mollusks.
According to the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, beginning at legal sunrise Wednesday, November 13, harvesters will be able to gather oysters at the following approved areas:
- Area I “B” — This area includes St. Joe reefs
- Area II “A” — This area includes the Pass Christian Tonging Box
- Area II “B” — This area includes Waveland and St. Stanislaus reefs
- Area II “E” — This area includes Henderson Point reefs
- Area II “F” — This area includes Pass Dredging reefs
- Area II “G” — This area includes Pass Marianne reefs
- Area II “H” — This area includes Telegraph reefs
- Area II “I” — This area includes Pelican reefs
The 2024 Mississippi Oyster Season in the specified waters will be limited to a maximum of 10 harvest days. These areas will open to harvesters that meet all criteria for opening as specified in Title 22 – Mississippi Department of Marine Resources – Part 1 Rules and Regulations for Molluscan Shellfish Related Activities.
Daily harvest limits are set at 10 sacks per vessel for both commercial oyster tonging and dredging vessels. All recreational harvest is limited to three sacks per recreationally licensed resident individual per seven-day period.
MDMR will have check stations at 104 South Market Street in the Pass Christian Harbor and 5200 Shipyard Road in Bayou Caddy. All fishermen must check in before harvest at a designated check station or drop box, per authorities.
