The Gazebo Gazette

MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST (GG) — Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) announced Wednesday, August 28, 2024 that the recreational fishing season for Greater Amberjack and Gag will open in Mississippi territorial waters on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. local time.  Additionally, the MDMR state government agency stated that Gag will only be available from Sunday, September 1 until close September 16, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. local time.

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, has issued a beach water contact advisory for Gulfport West Beach.  The beach is not closed; however, there may be an increased risk of illness associated with swimming in this area. When water samples show that bacteria levels are safe for contact, the advisory will be lifted.

The ADVISORY has been ISSUED for:

  • Gulfport Beach — the affected area is from Marie Ave. to Camp Ave. (Station 8)

Swimmers are reminded that the Beach Task Force has a standing recommendation that swimming should not occur during or within 24 hours of significant rainfall. More information about the Mississippi Beach Monitoring Program and the location of beach sampling stations is available here. To be included in a public group list to receive beach advisories directly, text “MDEQbeach” to (833)259-4545 or follow MDEQ on Twitter: @MDEQ.

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) is dedicated to enhancing, protecting and conserving marine interests of the state by managing all marine life, public trust wetlands, adjacent uplands and waterfront areas to provide for the optimal commercial, recreational, educational and economic uses of these resources consistent with environmental concerns and social changes. Visit the DMR online at dmr.ms.gov.

MDEQ is responsible for protecting the state’s air, land, and water. The agency’s mission is to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of present and future generations of Mississippians by conserving and improving the environment and fostering wise economic growth through focused research and responsible regulation.