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*Lake Ferguson is an oxbow lake managed by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP), which oversees the lake's fisheries resources and provides regular fishing reports.
Lake Ferguson is an oxbow located in Washington County. The Mississippi River stays connected to the lake year roundand provides great fishing opportunities for many different species of fish. Size varies depending on water level, but normally the lake is around 1,400 acres.
Fishing Report - 6/12/2025
| Species | Detail |
| Bass | Bass should be transitioning into their summer patterns. Look for fish to be shallow near cover and structure first thing in the morning. Top-waters like hollow body frogs and buzz-baits could be good choices to hook a few of these fish. Other options would be bluegill presentations like soft plastic swimbaits. As water temps increase look for fish to be near cover and structure in more moderate depths. Crank baits, chatter-baits, and spinner-baits could be good options to search for fish. |
| Crappie | Crappie should be moving to deeper areas of the lake. Look for fish to be suspended near deep cover and structure. Both jigs and minnows would be good choices for bait. |
| Bream | Bream should be shallow during the summer months. Try targeting cover and structure in shallow to medium depths with worms and crickets. |
| Catfish | The catfish bite has been slow. Try fishing near cover and structure in medium depths throughout the lake with liver, nightcrawlers, or cut bait. |
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