Fishing Report
JP Coleman/Pickwick Lake - 4/24/2024 10:05:31 AM| Species | Detail | |
| Bass | Bass fishing had been very good until the cold snap, which seemed to slow things down a bit. Spinnerbaits, swimbaits, and jigs are catching decent fish on transition areas like shallow points and creek runs. Other anglers are using Texas-rigged and Carolina-rigged plastics in those same areas or a bit shallower. | |
| Crappie | Like bass fishing, the crappie bite has also been very good. The majority of fish have finished spawning, so look for fish to be moving to deeper post-spawn areas. Many anglers have switched to trolling as a result. Indian, Yellow, and Bear Creeks are all popular areas to target. | |
| Catfish | Look for the catfish bite to begin improving as the water temps continue to warm. Tight lining cut/whole shad along the deeper gravel bars and shallower river ledges is typically the best technique. A reminder that Pickwick is a shared waterbody with Alabama, so the 1 catfish over 34 inch rule applies here. | |
Special Fishing RegulationsSpecies |
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| Species | Type | Length To Release |
| Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted, and smallmouth) | Minimum Length Limit | 15 inches and under |
| Crappie (combined black and white) | Minimum Length Limit | 9 inches and under |
| Catfish | No length limit | Anglers can harvest only one catfish over 34 inches |
Creel Limits (per person, per day) |
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| Type | Amount | Additional Information |
| Bass | 10 | |
| Crappie | 30 | |
| Catfish | No length limit | Anglers can harvest only one catfish over 34 inches |
Additional Information:
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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