Even with a high number of crappie anglers willing to help manage crappie populations in Mississippi’s state lakes, there exists a real potential for trouble in stocking crappie into small bodies of water. […]
Scott Vance scanned his LCR and maneuvered along the submerged creek channel in Okatibbee Lake about 15 miles west of Meridian, working jigs tipped with crappie niblets in 9 feet of water. […]
I want to talk about kids this month. Specifically, I want to talk about some amazing kids who have put down cell phones and the iPads/iPods and picked up fishing poles. […]
Fishing and February aren’t typically words used in the same sentence unless the words “no”, “don’t” or “too cold” are used between them. That’s unfortunate for the majority of anglers and fortunate for a smaller number because the month of February can offer some of the best sizes of fish to be had, especially on Mississippi’s state lakes. […]
Maynor Creek is also known for good bass action, as well as producing plenty of catfish and bream. According to Shepard, the best bets for January fishing at Maynor Creek, in order, are crappie, bass, catfish, and bream. […]
Embankment dams are the most commonly built dams in the United States on both small lakes and large impoundments. Massive structures made of earth and rock, embankment dams rely on their heavy weight to resist the force of the water. […]
Location — Maynor Creek Water Park is located six miles west of Waynesboro off Highway 84. The street address is 1351 Reservoir Road, Waynesboro, Miss. GPS: N31 39.348 W88 43.329 […]
On small lakes like Maynor Creek, as well as big reservoirs, crappie will hold in the deepest water areas of the lake this month. […]
“Game fish for sale! Right here, right now! Get ’em while they’re hot! Bluegill crispies on a stick, crappie gumbo, and largemouth sushi — all right here — hurry, hurry, hurry — game fish for sale!” […]
Entering the gate at Maynor Creek Water Park creates a big-lake feel with the hospitality of a well-run private outfitter. At 450 acres, the lake has enough room to offer all of the area an angler wants, yet it’s small enough that getting out of a cold north wind is much easier than if fishing on a big wide open impoundment. […]
As you read this Catfish Hotspot report on Tunica Lake, you will see that some of the top spots listed require crossing the Mississippi River to Arkansas and its waters. […]
Derek Logan’s method of cleaning giant catfish — those over 25 pounds — produces beautiful chunks of boneless, snow-white meat. […]
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