Fishing Report
Pascagoula River - 8/9/2022 4:42:47 PM| Species | Detail | |
| Bass | Bass are biting well on plastics in natural colors fished near structure in oxbows and bayous. They are also biting well in the marsh along vegetation edges with minnow-like crankbaits. | |
| Bream | Bream may be caught using redworms on bottom in oxbows. They may also bite in the main channel near woody cover or structure. | |
| Catfish | Catfish bite well on cut bait fished on bottom in the main channel. | |
| Crappie | Crappie bite well in oxbows on live minnows or curly tailed jigs in natural colors. | |
Special Fishing RegulationsSpecies |
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| Species | Type | Length To Release |
| Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth) | Minimum length limit | 12 inches and under |
Creel Limits (per person, per day) |
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| Type | Amount | Additional Information |
| Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth) | 10 | The minimum length limit for black bass is in effect in the Pascagoula River from Merrill to the Highway 90 bridge (this includes all connected oxbow lakes, East [Little] River, West River and all water areas between East River and West River). Only bass over 12 inches may be in possession on these waters with a creel limit of 10 black bass per day |
Water Level
Graham Ferry: 7.22' and rising (National Weather Service Flood Stage: 16')
Merrill: 5.25' and falling (National Weather Service Flood Stage: 22')
Up to date water levels can be found at the USGS site, just select the monitoring station nearest your favorite fishing spot.
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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