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Fishing in the North Central Mississippi Region
Explore fishing in the North Central Mississippi Region of Mississippi. Pickwick Lake Inlet, Bay Springs, Tenn-Tom Water
The inlet streams feeding Pickwick Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.
1. Pickwick Lake Inlet (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Pickwick Lake Inlet, MississippiThe inlet streams feeding Pickwick Lake 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
Boat Launch: Waterloo Second Creek Boat Ramp →
2. Bay Springs (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Bay Springs, MississippiBay Springs offers excellent fishing in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
3. Tenn-Tom Waterway (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Tenn-Tom Waterway, MississippiTenn-Tom Waterway offers excellent fishing in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
4. Aberdeen Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Aberdeen Lake, MississippiAberdeen Lake offers excellent fishing in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
Boat Launch: Amory Boat Ramp →
5. Lake K10 (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Lake K10, MississippiLake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
6. Bogue Chitto (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Bogue Chitto, MississippiPopular river fishing in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
7. Buttahatchee River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Buttahatchee River, MississippiPopular river fishing in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
8. Lobutcha Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Lobutcha Creek, MississippiPopular river fishing in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
9. Luxapallila Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Luxapallila Creek, MississippiPopular river fishing in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
10. Noxubee River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Noxubee River, MississippiPopular river fishing in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
11. Sucarnoochee River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Sucarnoochee River, MississippiPopular river fishing in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
Boat Launch: Sucarnoochee River →
12. Tallahaga Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Tallahaga Creek, MississippiPopular river fishing in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
Boat Launch: Tallahaga Creek →
13. Tibbee Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Tibbee Creek, MississippiPopular river fishing in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
14. Town Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Town Creek, MississippiPopular river fishing in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
Boat Launch: Amory Boat Ramp →
15. Alligator Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Alligator Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
16. Beaver Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Beaver Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
Boat Launch: Walker's Levee Boat Ramp →
17. Big Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Big Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
18. Big Lake (historical) (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Big Lake (historical), MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
Boat Launch: Big Lake (historical) →
19. Biler Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Biler Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
20. Bisland Bayou (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Bisland Bayou, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
21. Black Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Black Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
22. Blue Hole (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Blue Hole, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
23. Boneyard Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Boneyard Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
24. Borden Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Borden Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
25. Bowlin Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Bowlin Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
26. Briars Chute (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Briars Chute, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
27. Broadus Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Broadus Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
28. Broad Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Broad Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
29. Browns Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Browns Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
30. Brush Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Brush Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
31. Brushy Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Brushy Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
32. Bruton Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Bruton Pond, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
33. Buck Island Bayou (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Buck Island Bayou, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
34. Buck Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Buck Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
35. Buckatunna Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Buckatunna Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
Boat Launch: Buckatunna Lake →
36. Buckskin Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Buckskin Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
37. Buffalo Hole (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Buffalo Hole, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
38. Buford Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Buford Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
39. Burnside Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Burnside Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
40. Burwell Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Striped Bass)
Burwell Lake, MississippiNamed lake in the North Central Mississippi 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
- Striped bass & hybrids · Limit: 6 per day · Min 15 in
Fishing Tips for the North Central Mississippi 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 North Central Mississippi 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
- Central Mississippi & Jackson
- Mississippi Gulf Coast
- North Mississippi & Delta
- Pine Belt & Southeast MS
- Southwest Mississippi
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