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Fishing Report

JP Coleman/Pickwick Lake - 5/24/2023 7:21:28 AM
Species Detail
Bass Bass fishing is tough, and although most anglers are struggling, there always seem to be a few who are finding fish. Some anglers are catching quality-size fish but they are fishing very slowly. Jigs, spinnerbaits, and smaller swimbaits are working for most anglers. Others are opting for a more methodical approach with Texas/Carolina-rigged plastics.
Crappie Crappie fishing has slowed, and anglers are having mixed success with trolling. Mill Creek, Goat Island and Yellow Creek are popular areas. Anglers are using a variety of techniques from side pulling jigs and crankbaits to vertical jigging and minnows under a cork.
Catfish The catfish bite has really picked up over the past week or so and should continue to get better as more and more fish move shallow for the spawn. Cutbait and worms are the baits of choice right now. Most of the action is occurring on the main lake rock wall banks. A few anglers are already targeting the catfish by hand grabbing. A few The catfish bite has really picked up over the past week or so and should continue to get better as more and more fish move shallow for the spawn. Cutbait and worms are the baits of choice right now. Most of the action is occurring on the main lake rock wall banks. A few anglers are already targeting the catfish by hand grabbing.
Bream Like catfish, the bream have been biting well lately. Most anglers are having success with crickets under a cork.

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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