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Fishing Report

JP Coleman/Pickwick Lake - 11/27/2023 2:50:52 PM
Species Detail
Bass The bass bite is fair. Clear water is making for spookier fish and tougher fishing, so finding stained water and baitfish will be helpful. For most anglers, the fishing has been tough. The bigger quality bites are few and far between. Look for the schooling activity to continue as we move further into fall and the water temps start significantly dropping.
Crappie Crappie anglers continue to target Yellow and Bear Creeks in the 20 ft. depth range. Any woody cover in that depth range should be like a magnet for crappie. Both minnows and jigs are working, as one could out produce the other on any given day. Look for the bite to pick up as we move further into fall and the water temps start significantly dropping.
Catfish The catfish bite is fair to good. Anglers are using a variety of baits, but cut/whole shad and skipjack are popular choices this time of year. Multiple techniques are working as well, but jug fishing and traditional rod-n-reel fishing seem to be the most popular. Those anglers rod-n-reel fishing are opting for a tight lined technique. Anglers are targeting gravel bars and some of the shallower ledges and humps for the most part.

Special Fishing Regulations


Species

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)

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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