Fishing Report
Chotard & Albermarle - 4/16/2024 11:13:00 AM| Species | Detail | |
| Largemouth Bass | Bass fishing has been slow. Bass can be caught near springs along the eastern shore of Albemarle. Try crawfish, finesse worms, soft stick baits, and jigs around the edges of trees, bushes, and docks. Lipless crankbaits and shad raps are good choices around rocks. The canal between Chotard and Albemarle is another good area to try. | |
| Crappie | Crappie fishing has been slow. These lakes are known to have big crappie and a lot of them. Try using minnows or jigs around the willow trees. If you cannot find them there, try some of the deeper treetops along the lake. Also, slow-trolling open waters can be an effective method. | |
| Bream | No recent reports. Bream can be caught using crickets or redworms around treetops or cypress stumps in 3 – 8 feet of water. | |
| Catfish | Catfishing has been slow. Try and find deep areas of the lake. Catfish are also around deep structure. Some of the best lures to use are commercial stinkbaits. Commercial stinkbaits give off strong odors that attract fish. Other good baits to use are liver and cut bait. | |
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Water Level
Fishing on Chotard and Albemarle is always dependent upon the MS River level and movement. For best results on these lakes, always check the MS River report to know if the river is moving in or out of the lake and target areas of moving water for improved fishing. Fishing is typically best when the river is on a slow fall. For most boats, access to the river is almost impossible when the river is below 15 feet (Vicksburg Gauge).
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) the Mississippi River at Vicksburg is currently at 34.27 feet and approaching action level (35 feet). The river is projected to crest on 4/19/2024 at 34.5 feet and begin a slow fall.
Additional Information:
Call Chotard Landing for more information at (601) 279-4282.
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Fisheries Biologists use various sampling methods to assess the fish populations in the State’s waters. Sampling results for selected water bodies are summarized in Reel Facts Sheets.
