Fishing Report
JP Coleman/Pickwick Lake - 3/26/2024 9:33:41 AMSpecies | Detail | |
Bass | Bass fishing is picking up, and getting better as we move closer to the spawn. Water temps are in the low 60s, and fish are moving shallow. Bigger fish, but fewer numbers are being caught right now. Glide baits, swim baits, and other moving baits have been working well. | |
Crappie | Like bass fishing, the crappie bite is beginning to pick up. Anglers using forward-facing sonar have a distinct advantage right now. Indian, Yellow, and Bear Creeks are all popular areas to target. Anglers are targeting transition areas much like the bass anglers. Both minnows and jigs are catching fish. Look for the bite to continue to get better as we get deeper into spring. | |
Catfish | No current catfish reports. 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.