Catfish
Catfishing at night
Just about every freshwater and some brackish systems in Louisiana and Mississippi hold catfish. At night, they lose some of their wariness. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Field Notes
Roosevelt State Park
Roosevelt State Park in the 178,000-acre Bienville National Forest offers many diverse recreational activities for people of all ages. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Celebrate Independence Day at Mississippi State Parks
The MDWFP invites residents and visitors to celebrate Independence Day in the outdoors with a getaway to one of Mississippi’s state parks. […]
Field Notes
Endless choices
For sportsmen, June is a month that stirs the soul. It’s the gateway to summer, a time when the days stretch long and the nights hum with the sound of crickets, bullfrogs, and the occasional
Crappie/Bream
Fill it to the bream
Fishing for bream gets red hot in May, and kayak anglers love to fish for them with these tips to help you fill your stringer. […]
Crappie/Bream
Bream fishing is best
Bream fishing is best during the month of May, when you don’t have to worry about keeping up with a jacket, gloves and long pants. […]
Crappie/Bream
Paddling to slab town
Using these tactics will help kayak anglers catch plenty of slab crappie, especially throughout the early spring days. […]
Field Notes
J.P. Coleman State Park
One of the most picturesque parks in Mississippi, J.P. Coleman State Park near Iuka sits on a bluff overlooking Pickwick Lake. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Lake Washington producing large crappie
If you are looking for a place to catch a large crappie, then you just might want to give Lake Washington a try. […]
Catfish
2025 Youth Fishing Rodeos
These youth fishing rodeos are free and provide the opportunity for young anglers to fish in a lake that is well-stocked with catfish. […]
Columns
Cajun Fish and Chips
Crispy, golden fillets seasoned with bold Louisiana spices, paired with twice-fried Cajun fries and a spicy homemade tartar sauce. […]
Catfish
Cat’n around
The colder months of the year often produce the best catfishing results and catfish are great targets for kayak anglers. […]