JACKSON – Mississippi’s hand-grabbing season is now open, giving anglers across the state a chance to take part in one of Mississippi’s more unusual fishing traditions, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.
The season runs from May 1 through July 15, the department said.
Hand-grabbing, sometimes called noodling, involves reaching into underwater holes to catch catfish by hand. Wildlife officials said Mississippi is one of the few states with a dedicated season for the practice.
The department said some of the largest blue and flathead catfish caught in Mississippi each year are taken during hand-grabbing season.
MDWFP encouraged interested anglers to review regulations and season information before heading out.
