Fishing Report
Lake Jeff Davis - 8/18/2022 9:47:16 AMSpecies | Detail | |
Bass | Bass are biting well near structure on a dropshot rig with night crawlers fished near woody structure. Early in the day you can catch them with topwater frogs near vegetation. | |
Crappie | Crappie bite picks up early in the morning in deep channels on jigs with chartreuse skirts or live fathead minnows. | |
Bream | Bream can be caught on bottom with redworms or shallow with crickets near vegetation. | |
Catfish | Catfish bite is best near the pier with cutbait fished on bottom. |
Special Fishing RegulationsSpecies |
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Species | Type | Length To Release |
Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth) | Slot length limit | 18 to 24 inches |
Catfish | No length limit |
Creel Limits (per person, per day) |
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Type | Amount | Additional Information |
Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth) | 15 | Anglers can harvest only one bass over 24 inches. |
Catfish | 10 | Creel limit for all State Fishing and State Park Lakes |
- Only rod and reel or pole fishing is allowed on State Fishing Lakes except that carp, gar, buffalo, and bowfin may be taken by use of bow and arrow at night only after purchasing a valid permit for fishing and/or boating. No other gear is allowed at these lakes.
- Fishing is not allowed from courtesy piers adjacent to boat ramps. Night fishing is allowed from the bank or boats which are in compliance with state and coast guard regulations.
Additional Information
For information about Lake Jeff Davis, please call (601) 792-8225.
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.
In 2018, fish attractors were added to Lake Jeff Davis. Below is a list of coordinates:
31.56466, -89.83796
31.56558, -89.83828
31.56676, -89.83742
31.56745, -89.83750
31.56744, -89.83833
31.56738, -89.83796
31.56383, -89.84036