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July 16, 2026

MDWFP launches largemouth bass tagging project on Ross Barnett Reservoir

April 2, 2026 MDWFP news release

The MDWFP Central Region fisheries biologists have initiated a largemouth bass tagging project on Ross Barnett Reservoir. […]

Rapala ClapTail 110

March 31, 2026 Don Shoopman

The Rapala ClapTail 110 is a cross between a Whopper Plopper-style topwater lure and a buzz bait with a clacker on it. […]

NATPAT’s Mosquito Repellent Patches for Adults

March 16, 2026 From News Reports

BuzzPatch Mosquito Repellent Stickers keep mosquitoes away without sprays, DEET, or lotions. You simply stick the patch on your clothing. […]

Paul B. Johnson State Park grand re-opening

March 16, 2026 MDWFP news release

The grand re-opening of Paul B. Johnson State Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, will be held on March 26, starting at 8:00 a.m. […]

As the transition from winter to spring begins, trout start heading to the outer reaches of the coast.

Kayakers will find fish active and scattered in March

March 15, 2026 Chris Holmes

Spring provides anglers with comfortable kayak fishing conditions and great action. Now is the time to get out there. […]

Everything is starting to bite at Lake Washington

March 10, 2026 John N. Felsher

The fish are in a transition phase at Lake Washington in March. As the water warms, male crappie start moving into the shallows to spawn. […]

Clarkco State Park grand re-opening

March 10, 2026 MDWFP news release

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks announces the grand re-opening of Clarkco State Park. […]

Logan Richard of Arnaudville started making hand-tied jigs as a hobby for himself, but eventually the word on their catch rate got out and other anglers convinced him to put them on the market.

Richard Jigs

March 4, 2026 Don Shoopman

Logan Richard has taken his crappie fishing to another level by making his own artificial lures. They are called Richard Jigs. […]

This big roe-laden female bass was caught on a wacky-rigged Senko worm. After a couple photos, the fish was revived alongside the kayak and successfully released

February kicks off some great bass fishing

February 8, 2026 Chris Holmes

Don’t let February keep your kayak off the water. Fish days with milder conditions and there is a good chance you will wear the bass out. […]

Missile Baits Freedom Flyer

February 3, 2026 Don Shoopman

The Missile Baits Freedom Flyer is a soft plastic “minnow” that consistently has triggered strikes for bass anglers since its release. […]

Recreational fishing season for red grouper to close through April 1

February 2, 2026 From News Reports

The recreational fishing season for red grouper will be closed in Mississippi territorial waters from Feb. 1, 2026 through April 1, 2026. […]

A quality pair of bibs are worth their weight in gold and allow you to focus on fishing instead of on how cold you are! The author is seen here with an oversized redfish that was released after the photo. (Photo by Capt. Adam Jaynes)

Wintry weather fishing

February 1, 2026 Adam Jaynes

Tips for what to wear when out of the water this month Cold weather fishing can be very tough on an angler both physically and mentally. Proper preparation is a key element to not only