Paul B. Johnson State Park
County:
Forrest
Species:
Black bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth
bass)
Catfish
Lengths to Release:
Black bass: 18 to 22 inches
Catfish: no length limit
Creel Limit (per person, per
day):
Black bass: 10, with 1 over 22 inches
Catfish: 10
Statewide creel limits apply to all other fish species.
Additional Information:
No trotlines, set lines, jug fishing, or commercial gears are
permitted on state park lakes. Night fishing (from 30 minutes
before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise) will be permitted from
the shore or from boats which are in compliance with State and
Coast Guard regulations. Only idle speed and trolling motors may be
used at night. Only rod and reel or pole fishing is allowed on
State Park Lakes except that carp, gar, buffalo, and bowfin may be
taken by use of a bow and arrow at night only after purchasing a
valid permit for fishing and/or boating. No other gear is allowed
at these lakes.
