Bayberry and Gin Branch boat ramps are currently closed due to road construction.
*Bay Springs Lake is part of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway and is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE). The MDWFP Fisheries Bureau manages the lake's fisheries resources and provides weekly fishing reports.
Covering approximately 6,700 acres and 8 miles in length, Bay Springs Lake is the northern most impoundment along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. Bay Springs is connected to Pickwick Lake on the Tennessee River through the Divide Cut and Yellow Creek. As a result, water levels on Bay Springs are controlled by Tennessee Valley Authority’s operations at Pickwick Dam.
Fishing Report - 12/2/2024
| Species | Detail | |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | Bay Springs Lake is probably one of the best destinations in Mississippi for cold water bass fishing due to the clear water nature of the lake. Even with water temps falling to the high 30's or low 40's, bass, particularly spotted bass can be caught. Once the water temps drop below 50, target main lake points and off shore structure. Productive water depths can range from 15 to 50 feet, depending somewhat on the depth that the bait fish are in. A variety of lures can be productive during the cold season. Alabama-rigs, 1 oz. spinnerbaits, blade baits, shakeyheads, and jigging spoons are all good options. Good electronics are a must to find fish along deep points, ditches, and other deep water structure. Several days of warmer weather will pull the bass up shallower and a slowly worked suspending jerkbait will be the go-to technique. | |
| Crappie | The crappie bite can be tough, but crappie can be located near the mouths of the big creeks (McDougal, Riddle, Piney Grove and Five Fingers) and on the deeper brush piles scattered throughout the lake. Use your electronics to locate offshore brush tops. Vertically jigging small hair jigs tipped with minnows is a good technique to use during the cold season. | |
| Catfish | Target the old Mackey’s Creek area at the north end of the lake and the canal above Crow’s Neck. Tight lining cut/whole shad is the best technique to use. Look for the bite to be a little better around the culverts and run outs. |
Weekly fishing reports will resume on February 15th, 2025.
Bay Springs Lake Special Regulations
Bay Springs Lake Special Regulations
Creel and Size Limits
| Species | Lengths to Release | Daily Creel Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Crappie (combined white and black) | 9 inches and under | 30 per angler |
Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species
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