TV channels & antenna towers in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi

Bay Saint Louis has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTBL-LD (MeTV), 21 miles to the ENE.

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26TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

21 mito the closest tower

9,260population

Network channels in Bay Saint Louis

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
MeTVWTBL-LDMeTV	51.1	21 mi	73° ENE	Fair	Biloxi, MS
ABCWLOXABC	13	32 mi	26° NNE	Good	Biloxi, MS
CWWXXV-TVCW	25.3	34 mi	28° NNE	Good	Gulfport, MS
TLMKGLA-DTTelemundo	42	43 mi	238° WSW	Good	Hammond, LA
IONWPXL-TVION	49	43 mi	239° WSW	Good	New Orleans, LA
FOXWVUE-DTFox	8	44 mi	237° WSW	Good	New Orleans, LA
CWWNOL-TVCW	38	45 mi	237° WSW	Good	New Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC	6	45 mi	237° WSW	Good	New Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC	26	45 mi	237° WSW	Good	New Orleans, LA
CBSWWL-TVCBS	4	51 mi	237° WSW	Good	New Orleans, LA
FOXWHPM-LDFox	23	69 mi	356° N	Poor	Hattiesburg, MS

Over-the-air TV in Bay Saint Louis

With roughly 9,260 residents, Bay Saint Louis is a town in Mississippi. Our map shows 26 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 3 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Bay Saint Louis, 14 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 11 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to New Orleans, LA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from New Orleans's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 13 (WLOX), CBS on channel 4 (WWL-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WDSU), Fox on channel 8 (WVUE-DT), CW on channel 38 (WNOL-TV), ION on channel 49 (WPXL-TV), Telemundo on channel 42 (KGLA-DT) and MeTV on channel 51.1 (WTBL-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 5 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Bay Saint Louis

The main network towers around Bay Saint Louis are in different directions: ABC 26° NNE (32 mi), NBC 237° WSW (45 mi) and Fox 237° WSW (44 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Six network stations, KGLA-DT, WPXL-TV, WVUE-DT, WNOL-TV and WDSU and others, transmit from the same tower site about 43 miles southwest of Bay Saint Louis (238° WSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bay Saint Louis at fair strength or better, 78% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Bay Saint Louis, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bay Saint Louis

The farthest main network tower for Bay Saint Louis is WDSU (NBC), 45 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WWL-TV (CBS), 51 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Bay Saint Louis

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W30EZ-DLow power	36 mi	315° NW	Weak	Slidell, LA
WMAH-TVFull power	38 mi	36° NE	Good	Biloxi, MS
WXVO-LDLow power	39 mi	71° ENE	Weak	Biloxi, MS
WHNOFull power	43 mi	239° WSW	Good	New Orleans, LA
WLAE-TVFull power	43 mi	239° WSW	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WYES-TVFull power	44 mi	237° WSW	Good	New Orleans, LA
W33EG-DLow power	49 mi	70° ENE	Poor	Lumberton, MS
K20MM-DLow power	49 mi	237° WSW	Poor	New Orleans, LA
KNOV-CDClass A	51 mi	241° WSW	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WUPLFull power	51 mi	237° WSW	Good	Slidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A	51 mi	237° WSW	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WTNO-CDClass A	54 mi	245° WSW	Poor	New Orleans, LA
KNLD-LDLow power	59 mi	242° WSW	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	59 mi	242° WSW	Poor	New, LA
W27EH-DLow power	69 mi	1° N	Poor	Hattiesburg, MS

How Bay Saint Louis compares with the rest of Mississippi

With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Bay Saint Louis ranks 24th of 217 places in Mississippi: more than the typical Mississippi town (9). Its nearest major network tower is 21 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.

35% of Mississippi's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Gulfport, 15 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bay Saint Louis: step by step

Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
Point it toward 237° WSW, the direction of WDSU (NBC), 45 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 15 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Bay Saint Louis, MS?

ABC is on channel 13 from WLOX, broadcasting from 32 miles NNE of Bay Saint Louis. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Bay Saint Louis, MS?

CBS is on channel 4 from WWL-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles WSW of Bay Saint Louis. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Bay Saint Louis, MS?

NBC is on channel 6 from WDSU, broadcasting from 45 miles WSW of Bay Saint Louis. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Bay Saint Louis, MS?

Fox is on channel 8 from WVUE-DT, broadcasting from 44 miles WSW of Bay Saint Louis. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Bay Saint Louis, MS?

CW is on channel 38 from WNOL-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles WSW of Bay Saint Louis. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bay Saint Louis?

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Bay Saint Louis; around 15 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Bay Saint Louis?

What kind of antenna do I need in Bay Saint Louis?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. The towers are spread over about 150° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help. Picking up CBS from up to 51 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bay Saint Louis?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Bay Saint Louis?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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More: all TV stations in Mississippi · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Bay Saint Louis; signal estimates ignore terrain.