Mississippi HB1564 reclassifies catfish as game fish.
Mississippi HB1564 amends the Mississippi Code to reclassify catfish from nongame gross fish to game fish. This change affects the licensing and handling requirements for catfish, aligning them with other game fish. The bill also updates the definitions and interpretations of game and nongame fish, and brings forward sections related to commercial fishing licenses for possible amendment. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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