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June 15, 2026

Even if Pickwick Lake is cold this month, bass will suspend off the bluff and pea gravel points and in front of the openings to spawning areas.

Catch a bunch of bass at Pickwick Lake

February 13, 2017 Paul Elias

In February at Pickwick Lake, the bass family will be having a reunion and ganging up.
In warm weather with active bass biting the Alabama Rig, you might have a 50-fish catch. […]

Dream boat

February 9, 2017 Sam Davis

If someone tells you you don’t need a trolling motor on your boat, stop talking to that person — you don’t need that kind of negativity in your life. […]

Mississippians who catch speckled trout in Louisiana waters can bring fish less than 15 inches back across the state line if they have a license and do not stop to fish.

DMR addresses state line trout issue

February 6, 2017 Bobby Cleveland

Note to Mississippi fishermen who catch speckled trout in Louisiana waters and then return to port in the Magnolia State: Do not stop and fish once you enter Mississippi waters. […]

After tricking a crappie to think it is spawning season, hormone injections stimulate the release of eggs.

Crappie culture breakthroughs

February 6, 2017 Hal Schramm

Stocking crappie into public waters is rarely needed, but some systems occasionally could benefit from adding fish to supplement weak year classes. […]

Fishing tuna with drones

February 6, 2017 Mississippi Sportsman

Fishing tuna with drones […]

Mississippians can launch at home port, catch red snapper in Louisiana and legally return to port with the fish if they meet requirements set by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources.

Mississippians can bring snapper to port if …

February 3, 2017 Bobby Cleveland

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has announced regulations regarding Mississippi boats catching red snapper during Louisiana’s state season. […]

Sportsman’s Fishing Boat Showcase

February 1, 2017 Jerry Dilsaver

Aluminum boats are often described with these terms: utilitarian, practical, serviceable, functional and no-frills. In actuality, aluminum boat are all that and more; so much more. […]

February fatties — How to catch winter bass

February 1, 2017 Mississippi Sportsman

February produces some of the hottest bass action. And these experts tell you how to get the most out of your days on the water. […]

Sip-float slabs — Top fishing tips for wintertime crappie

February 1, 2017 David A. Brown

In most activities, a slip-up is a bad thing. Botched snap that leads to a recovered fumble, dropping an easy fly ball, missing that breakaway slam dunk — all bad. […]

The Force Extremes Shoreline Angler Jacket and Bib are made from a 2.5 layer, 100 percent nylon canvas with a 37.5 technology laminate. The 37.5 technology is engineered into the Force Extremes fabric and uses the body’s energy to speed up the conversion of moisture to vapor, keeping you dry and comfortable throughout the day. […]

Cool Bubbles

February 1, 2017 Mississippi Sportsman

The Marine Metal Products 8-quart Cool Bubbles bait container is a reliable addition to any angler’s arsenal. This insulated livewell was designed for fresh and saltwater use and the multi-purpose lid has a large opening for easy bait net access, a cutting surface and mounting tabs for tools or tackle. […]

Matrix Minnow results can put a smile on the face of anglers young and old.

The Matrix Minnow

January 26, 2017 Don Shoopman

One good hard bait deserves another, and that is what Chas Champagne of Slidell has done with the introduction this month of the Matrix Minnow. […]