FishKillFlea Mississippi is an absolute paradise for crappie and catfish anglers. With vast impoundments in the north and the sprawling Mississippi River delta in the west, a $10 MS freshwater license acts as a golden ticket.
The "Big Four" Crappie Lakes (Freshwater)
Mississippi is legendary for its massive slab crappie. The "Big Four" USACE flood-control reservoirs in the northern half of the state draw anglers from across the country:
| Spot | Region | Species | Why Famous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grenada Lake | North MS | White & Black Crappie | Arguably the best trophy crappie lake on planet Earth! |
| Sardis Lake | North MS | Crappie, Bass | Incredible numbers of 2lb crappie |
| Enid Lake | North MS | Crappie | Holds the world record white crappie (5 lbs 3 oz!) |
| Arkabutla Lake | Northeast MS | Crappie, Catfish | Excellent winter/spring drawdown fishing |
The Saltwater Coast (Requires Saltwater License)
| Water | Region | Species | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biloxi Bay | Gulf Coast | Speckled Trout, Redfish | Incredible vast estuary grass beds |
| Gulfport Offshore | Offshore | Cobia, Snapper | Deep water reef fishing south of the barrier islands |
Seasonal Guide
| Season | Best Targets | Prime Spots | Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (Mar–May) | Crappie Spawn | Grenada, Sardis | Spider rigging minnows in 4-8 feet of water is deadly |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | Blue Catfish, Bass | Ross Barnett, Miss River | Drifting cut skipjack on the bottom for 50lb+ blues |
| Fall (Sep–Nov) | Speckled Trout, Redfish | Biloxi Bay | Trout push deep into the tidal rivers as water cools |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | Crappie, Smallmouth | Enid, Pickwick | Deep vertical jigging over brush piles |
Neighboring: Tennessee for Pickwick smallmouth, Alabama for eastern border waters, Louisiana for delta marsh fishing.
An MS annual freshwater license is $10. See full costs or buy yours.