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Fishing in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region
Explore fishing in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region of Mississippi. Ross Barnett Reservoir Inlet, Pearl River, J
The inlet streams feeding Ross Barnett Reservoir offer good fishing for the region's target species.
1. Ross Barnett Reservoir Inlet (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Ross Barnett Reservoir Inlet, MississippiThe inlet streams feeding Ross Barnett Reservoir offer good fishing for the region's target species.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
Boat Launch: Ross Barnett Reservoir Inlet →
2. Pearl River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Pearl River, MississippiPearl River offers excellent fishing in the Central Mississippi & Jackson with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
3. Jackson area lakes (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Jackson area lakes, MississippiJackson area lakes offers excellent fishing in the Central Mississippi & Jackson with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
Boat Launch: Jackson area lakes →
4. Lake J9 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Lake J9, MississippiLake J9 offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Mississippi & Jackson of Mississippi with scenic natural surroundings.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
5. Beaver Dam Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Beaver Dam Lake, MississippiBeaver Dam Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Mississippi & Jackson of Mississippi with scenic natural surroundings.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
6. Lake Bill Waller (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Lake Bill Waller, MississippiPopular fishing lake in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
Boat Launch: Lake Bill Waller →
7. Amite River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Amite River, MississippiPopular river fishing in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
8. Black Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Black Creek, MississippiPopular river fishing in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
9. Bogue Homo (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Bogue Homo, MississippiPopular river fishing in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
10. Bouie River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Bouie River, MississippiPopular river fishing in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
11. Bowie Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Bowie Creek, MississippiPopular river fishing in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
12. Buckatunna Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Buckatunna Creek, MississippiPopular river fishing in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
13. Buffalo River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Buffalo River, MississippiPopular river fishing in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
14. Coles Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Coles Creek, MississippiPopular river fishing in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
15. Okatoma Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Okatoma Creek, MississippiPopular river fishing in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
16. Tallahala Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Tallahala Creek, MississippiPopular river fishing in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
17. Tallahoma Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Tallahoma Creek, MississippiPopular river fishing in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
18. Tangipahoa River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Tangipahoa River, MississippiPopular river fishing in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
Boat Launch: Tangipahoa River →
19. Tickfaw River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Tickfaw River, MississippiPopular river fishing in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
20. Blue Hole (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Blue Hole, MississippiNamed lake in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
21. Aaron Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Aaron Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
22. Aldrich Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Aldrich Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
23. Annie Carter Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Annie Carter Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
24. Artonish Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Artonish Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
Boat Launch: Knox Landing Boat Launch →
25. Baughman Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Baughman Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
26. Beaver Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Beaver Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
Boat Launch: Knox Landing Boat Launch →
27. Bell Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Bell Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
28. Belmont Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Belmont Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
Boat Launch: Knox Landing Boat Launch →
29. Belmont Slough (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Belmont Slough, MississippiNamed lake in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
Boat Launch: Knox Landing Boat Launch →
30. Big Blue Hole (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Big Blue Hole, MississippiNamed lake in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
Boat Launch: Knox Landing Boat Launch →
31. Big Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Big Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
32. Black Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Black Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
33. Blue Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Blue Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
34. Boneyard Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Boneyard Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
35. Bounds Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Bounds Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
36. Lake Bounds (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Lake Bounds, MississippiNamed lake in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
37. Bream Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Bream Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
38. Brecount Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Brecount Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
39. Breland Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Breland Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
40. Brewton Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass)
Brewton Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region region of Mississippi.
- Crappie (black & white combined) · Limit: 30 per day
- Catfish (state fishing lakes only) · Limit: 10 per day · No creel limit on other waters; border waters with AL/TN: 1 catfish over 34 in/day
- Bream (bluegill, redear, other sunfish combined) · Limit: 100 per day
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
Fishing Tips for the Central Mississippi & Jackson Region
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Mississippi; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Central Mississippi & Jackson Region waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
More Regions in Mississippi
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- North Central Mississippi
- North Mississippi & Delta
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