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Striped Bass Study
- Re-stocking effort began in 1967
- Since 1969, over 12 million striped bass fingerlings have been released into Mississippi coastal waters.
- Hundreds of tagged striped bass are recaptured and reported to project personnel.
- Result: A small, viable recreational fishery has been re-established for striped bass in Mississippi.
- Produced current state record fish
- 37 lbs., 13 oz.
- from Bowie River
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