Kings of the Pascagoula River

MARCH 21st 2026
APRIL 18th 2026
MAY 30th 2026
JULY 18th 2026
AUGUST 15th 2026
***LITTLE RIVER MARINA. IF RIVER IS TOO HIGH OR FLOODED, EVENTS WILL BE MOVED TO INDIAN POINT OR POSTPONED.***

2026 KINGS OF THE PASCAGOULA RIVER Official Rules:
ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS INVOLVING THE RULES PLEASE CONTACT MIKE BASS @ 228-990-8333

2026 Kings of the Pascagoula River Rules

ITS EVERY ANGLERS RESPONSIBILITY TO READ AND FOLLOW THE RULES!!

1. Tournament director has the final say and can deny any team from entering the tournament no exceptions. The Tournament Director will be allowed to participate in the tournaments.
2. Sportsmanship Rule: Any unsportsmanlike behavior during tournament hours will be grounds for disqualification from the tournament. This includes but not limited to behaviors like, someone hole-sitting for you, reckless boat operation, intentionally snagging fish, etc….
3. Communication rule- During tournament hours the use of any communication device to seek guidance or fishing information is not allowed.
4. All fish are to be caught during the hours of the tournament on the body of water the tournament is being held without leaving the boat or receiving fish from another team
5. All State, Corp of engineers, local and Pride of the South rules/laws will be obeyed. It’s the Anglers responsibility to be knowledgeable of the rules. If your team is issued a ticket during any Pride of The South tournaments, you must notify the tournament director prior to weighing any fish. It’s the tournament director’s discretion to determine the penalty up to disqualification.
6. Only 2 people maximum per boat. Must fish with the same person both days.
7. No leaving the boat to push into any place. If you become stuck, you can push out but not allowed to continue to push forward to gain access.
8. ON TIME CHECK IN- Each team is given two Key Fobs when you arrive each morning. One must be hung back on the check in board before 2:59:59. If you’re not hanging you will be disqualified for that day. The 2^nd Key fob bring with your fish to weigh in. **If you have an emergency or mechanical breakdown, you must contact the tournament director @ 228-990-8333 send a text if no answer. If you are broke down trying to get back for weigh in, you are allowed to ride with another team as long as one team member stays with the fish. Running out of gas is not a mechanical breakdown**
9. All site fish must be caught inside the mouth. No snagging
10. Five fish 12 in or Lake Rule limit per boat. Fish measured with a Radicull Beamer Board.
11. 1/4lb (4oz) penalty per 1 dead fish. Lunker winning fish must be weighed alive. Short fish will be released immediately. Ties will be determined by the Lunker between the two teams. It is the team’s responsibility to notify the weigh master that you want your Lunker weighed. Any suspicious dead fish can be denied being weighed in per tournament director’s discretion.
12. All fished weighed in will be released back. It’s the tournament director’s discretion to allow teams to trailer prior to weighing in.
13. Artificial bait only. No trolling or live bait fishing. Only 1 rod allowed at a time. (A-RIGS are legal). You must completely retrieve your line inside the boat prior to picking up another rod. Jigger poles are not allowed. No fishing while big motor is running.
14. No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs allowed during tournament. If you’re subject to taking a polygraph no drinking after you weigh your fish until all places and prizes have been decided.
15. No culling at the dock. Only 5 fish allowed in live well at any time.
16. Cutting down of green trees including having someone not entered to fish with the intent to fish during the tournament will result in being banned from fishing the trail. No intentional putting out green limbs or baiting fish prior to any event is allowed.
17. Cannot relocate fish prior to an event. Meaning catching them somewhere else and releasing them in a different area with the intent to catch during any event.
18. Must follow all water safety rules. Life jackets and kill switches during blast off and while boat is on plane.
19. Must abide by all “NO WAKE ZONES”. MARY WALKER BAYOU and Between the Hwy 90 Bridge and Railroad Bridge have been identified as legal no-wake zones.
20. Can leave the boat in an emergency only. No fishing allowed while not inside of the boat during an emergency. If a team member must leave early you are allowed to drop him off at the dock. Once a person leaves the boat, they are not allowed back in the boat to fish anymore in that tournament. The angler staying must remain in the boat the entire time.
21. Off limits are determined by state laws. No fishing in ponds or private waters during high water levels. No casting into a private or off limit waters even if your boat is not sitting in the off-limits waters. Cannot leave the boat to gain access to fishable waters. You are allowed to lock through Dams.
22. Any Boat is allowed to carry gas with you in an approved coast guard tank with quick disconnects. Handheld tanks are not allowed cannot leave boat to get gas on land. No one is allowed to bring you gas during the tournament. Plan accordingly if you run out of gas you must make it back on time in your boat. If you ride back your catch will be disqualified.
23. Live well check will be conducted during registration.
24. An approved boat must be equipped with an Outboard Water-Cooled motor only. No jet foot motors, or go-devil style motors will be allowed to enter the tournament. Also working live well, navigation and running lights. (Any questions call Tournament Director 228-990-8333)
25. No team can block access to fishable waters. If a team has their trolling motor down FISHING, you must give that team a 50 YD courtesy distance on that bank (opposite bank does not apply) that is being fished unless both teams agree differently. Any team fishing smaller ditches or tighter areas has to choose which bank if there first to allow another team to idle past or fish opposite bank if possible unless it’s impossible for two boats to fish at the same time or not much distance left in the ditch. If a team has their anchor out FISHING, you must give that team a 100 YD courtesy distance unless both teams agree. It’s very important to be courteous in this situation
26. Anyone that fishes any of the pride of the south tournaments are fishing at their own risk and cannot hold anyone that is involved in the tournament responsible.
27. Any contestants are subject to a polygraph prior to getting paid required by tournament director. A formal protest must be filed by the closing of the scales in person and must include proof such as pictures and or video. A passing polygraph as a result from a protest will be required prior to getting paid. Any obscene or vulgar gestures said at the event because of the protest will result in banning of the trail. This type of conduct will not be tolerated.
28. In case of a 1^st place tie the team with the biggest fish in their limit wins the decision and the losing team of the tie will be considered 2^nd place. Lunker ties will result in a 50/50 payout split.
29. CLASSIC Eligibility- Must fish 4 out of 6 Qualifiers. Boat number based off you place in points.
30. Anglers of the year- Leaders in points after 6 qualifiers and classic. Classic will count as double points. After all events the leaders in points will be the Angler of the year and receive free entry’s to 2027.

Results will be posted here.

2025 team points

MASTER WEIGH IN SHEET

2025 team points 3-9-25

MASTER WEIGH IN SHEET 3-8-25

2025 team points

MASTER WEIGH IN SHEET 2-22-25

2025 team points 10-19-2024

Pascagoula River Shoot-Out Final Points Standing

Pascagoula River Shoot-Out Update 04-20-24

2024 team points Pascagoula River Shoot Out

2023 PASCAGOULA RIVER SHOOT OUT POINTS 5-20-23

2023 PASCAGOULA RIVER SHOOT OUT POINTS 5-3-2022

WEIGH IN SHEET PASCAGOULA RIVER SHOOTOUT 4-22-2023 MOSS POINT

WEIGH IN SHEET PASCAGOULA RIVER SHOOTOUT 3-11-2023 MOSS POINT FINAL

WEIGH IN SHEET CHAMPIONSHIP 10-15-2022

2022 PASCAGOULA RIVER SHOOT OUT POINTS 6-18-22 CHAMPIONSHIP CUT OFF

WEIGH IN SHEET PASCAGOULA RIVER SHOOTOUT 6-18-2022 INDIAN POINT

2022 PASCAGOULA RIVER SHOOT OUT POINTS 5-21-22

2022 PASCAGOULA RIVER SHOOT OUT POINTS 4-23-22

WEIGH IN SHEET PASCAGOULA RIVER SHOOTOUT 4-23-2022 INDIAN POINT

WEIGH IN SHEET PASCAGOULA RIVER SHOOTOUT 3-12-2022 INDIAN POINT

WEIGH IN SHEET PASCAGOULA RIVER SHOOTOUT 1-15-2022 INDIAN POINT

2020-21 Gulf Coast Division Anglers of the Year SOLOS 6-12-2021

2020-21 Gulf Coast Division Anglers of the Year TEAMS 6-12-21

Weigh in Sheet JUNE 12TH 2021 INDIAN POINT

2020-21 Gulf Coast Division Anglers of the Year SOLOS 4-17-2021

2020-21 Gulf Coast Division Anglers of the Year TEAMS 4-17-2021

Weigh in Sheet FEBRUARY 27TH 2021 KREMERS LANDING

2020-21 Gulf Coast Division Anglers of the Year SOLOS 11-7-2020

2020-21 Gulf Coast Division Anglers of the Year TEAMS 11-7-2020

Weigh in Sheet NOVEMBER 7TH 2020 BACK BAY SOLOS

Weigh in Sheet NOVEMBER 7TH 2020 BACK BAY TEAMS

Weigh in Sheet OCTOBER 31ST 2020 INDIAN POINT SOLOS

Weigh in Sheet OCTOBER 31ST 2020 INDIAN POINT TEAMS