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Fishing Report

Eagle Lake - 3/22/2023 2:47:06 PM
Species Detail
Largemouth Bass Bass have been biting poorly this week. Try fishing in shallow water around piers or woody cover. Try catching these fish with Carolina rigged soft plastic lizards or Indiana bladed spinnerbaits.
Crappie Crappie fishing has slowed down lately. Fish in water depths between 3 - 8 feet deep. Target these fish with junebug colored jigs, live minnows or small crankbaits.
Bream Bream fishing has been slow. Try fishing in shallow water near cover or structure. Use crickets or small worms to catch these fish.
Catfish Catfish have been not been biting well this past week. Target catfish in deeper water. Some good baits to use this time of year are commercial stink baits or chicken liver.

Special Fishing Regulations


Species

Species Type Length To Release
Black Bass (largemouth, smallmouth and spotted) minimum length limit 16 inches & under
Crappie (white and black) minimum length limit 11 inches & under

Creel Limits (per person, per day)

Type Amount Additional Information
Black Bass (largemouth, smallmouth and spotted) 10 Regulations for Eagle Lake include the channel leading to the Muddy Bayou water control structure.
Crappie (white and black) 30 Regulations for Eagle Lake include the channel leading to the Muddy Bayou water control structure.

 




Additional Information:

 

Eagle Lake Depth Map

 

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.

 


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