In Hinds County, Mississippi, sits Jackson. Some 153,701 people call it home. Working outwards: Mayes Lake some 3.1 miles, Lake Patterson some 6.2 miles to the south-east, Lake Catherine some 6.5 miles followed by Mississippi College Lake some 9.0 miles to the west. Lake Catherine is drawn off through summer,
| Issuing agency | Who needs a license | Resident annual | Non-resident annual | Non-resident short-term | Saltwater requirement | License-free days | Official source (last verified) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) | Ages 16 and older | $10.00 | $68.00 | 1-day, 3-day | Separate license | 3 days (June, July) | Agency pageVerified 2026-08-13 |
*Prices are base annual freshwater licenses and exclude vendor fees, stamps and endorsements. Where a cell reads “Not verified”, the agency does not publish the figure in a format we can verify automatically.
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