FISHING IN MISSISSIPPI

From freshwater to saltwater, a multitude of Mississippi fishing and boating opportunities await those who seek adventure on the waterways.



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TOP FISHING SPOTS IN MISSISSIPPI

LAKE TANGIPAHOA

500 acres of water stocked with largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and more.

LEFLUER’S BLUFF STATE PARK

Anglers can try their luck at Mayes Lake, a scenic oxbow of the Pearl River, or drive a short distance to Ross Barnett Reservoir.

HUGH WHITE STATE PARK

On Grenada Lake is best known as a haven for crappie fishermen, but is also well-stocked with bass, bream, and catfish.


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COMMON CATCHES IN MISSISSIPPI



LARGEMOUTH BASS

LARGEMOUTH BASS

FIND WHERE TO CATCH


The largemouth bass is the most popular freshwater game fish.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 6.5 foot medium or medium-heavy action graphite spinning rod
Reel Spinning reel
Line 8-pound test monofilament fishing line
Lure Spinnerbaits, Crankbaits, Frog & Toad Fishing Baits, Soft Plastic Baits, Topwater Fishing Baits


bluefish

BLUEFISH

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

You can sniff out bluefish by their smell, which is something like fresh cucumbers.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 7-foot, light- to medium-action spinning
Reel Matching spinning reel with quality drag
Line 15-20-pound braid; and 20-pound fluorocarbon leader
Lure Popper's; Bluefish aren't picky about lure type, just needs to create a surface disturbance. Smaller does well.


SMALLMOUTH BASS

SMALLMOUTH BASS

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

There is no doubt that the smallmouth bass rivals the largemouth in popularity.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 6-7.5 foot rod built for light line
Reel Spinning reel
Line 8-pound test monofilament fishing line
Lure Jerkbaits, Crankbaits, Jigs, Spinnerbait, Hook and a Worm (the best)


tarpon

TARPON

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

The tarpon was one of the first saltwater species to be declared a game fish.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 5.5 foot, medium-heavy, medium-fast-action spinning rod
Reel Spinning reel
Line 30-pound test monofilament or braided fishing line (Monofilament is better)
Lure Jerkbaits, Single hook, Poppers, Soft Plastics, Live or dead sardines


channel catfish

CHANNEL CATFISH

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

The channel catfish is very highly regarded for its food and sports value.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 6-7-foot, medium-heavy spinning rod
Reel Spinning reel
Line 14-pound or stronger abrasion-resistant monofilament line
Lure Terminal tackle (circle or bait hooks, treble hooks, egg sinkers), live worms or minnows, cut-bait


BLACK CRAPPIE

BLACK CRAPPIE

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

Crappies are members of the sunfish and the black bass family.

GEAR TO USE
Rod Ultralight spinning or spincast combos
Reel Spinning reel
Line 4-10 pound test monofilament fishing line
Lure Fishing Hooks, Jigs (various colors and weights), Spoons, Mini-Crankbaits (use bobbers or floats as well)

TYPES OF FISHING IN MISSISSIPPI



lakes and ponds

LAKES & PONDS

Learn about the structures in lakes and ponds. Learn where to find fish, tips and more.



streams and rivers

STREAMS & RIVERS

River & stream fishing means knowing where the water is moving, and how fish behave in it.



saltwater bay fishing

SALTWATER BAY FISHING

Reefs, hills and shallows are some the best saltwater fishing locations.

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