*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 - 6/25/2024 

SpeciesDetail 
BassThe bass bite could be called fair to good. The increase in temperature has slowed down some of the fishing pressure. Low-light hours will be the most productive in the summertime pattern. Buzzbaits, frogs, and weedless swimbaits have been popular lure choices. Deep points, humps, and drop-offs are holding the most bass. If you can find a school of active fish, a deep diving crankbait or spoon can catch the fish fast.  
CrappieThe crappie bite has slowed down recently. Jigs and minnows are your best bets. The few crappie anglers are hitting the deep ledges and brush piles in 18 to 30 ft of water. 
CatfishThe catfish bite is starting to pick up with the rising water temperature. Nightcrawlers, whole shad, and cut bait are working for blues and channels. Most anglers are using trotlines or jugs, but a few anglers are starting to target catfish with rod-n-reel combos. Productivity is occurring at the divide cut at Crow's Neck. A few anglers are having success hand grabbing for flathead. 
Bay Springs Lake Special Regulations

Creel and Size Limits

SpeciesLengths to ReleaseDaily Creel Limit
Crappie (combined white and black)9 inches and under30 per angler

Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species

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