Crappie/Bream
Crappie fishing’s 10 Commandments
These principles will help you become a more successful crappie angler, which can be measured by the number of crappie in the livewell. […]
Heartland Region
Freshwater Fishing
Trolling crankbaits works in fall, too
Now that October has rolled over into November, it’s time to put away all the summer things like beach chairs and pool toys. When you get around to the boat, most anglers will be rolling up those crankbait rods that filled the livewell with crappie so many times this summer. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Trip Information — Simpson County Lake
How to get there: 76-acre Simpson County Lake is located, between Magee and Mendenhall about 40 miles south of Jackson on U.S. Highway 49. Simpson County Lake is open year round and provides great boating, fishing and also supports a small, well-maintained campground. The street address is 137 Legion Lake Rd, Mendenhall, MS 39114. GPS – N31 54.796 W89 47.481 […]
Featured
Kosciusko man sets fly record for grass carp
When Jim Dendy of Kosciusko caught a new state fly-fishing record for grass carp in October, he couldn’t help but laugh at the irony the 31-pound, 3-ounce fish created. […]
Featured
Ramps reopen at Barnett Reservoir
Barnett Reservoir officials on Monday reopened 10 boat ramps closed due to low water levels related to the months-long drought. […]
Content
Thanksgiving slabs — How to load up on Simpson County Lake’s fall crappie
Simpson County Lake Manager John Lee wasn’t being flippant when he answered the question of the best place to catch fish this month. […]
Featured
10 Barnett Reservoir ramps now closed
Barnett Reservoir officials on Friday announced the closing of seven more boat ramps, bringing the total number to 10 that are unusable due to drought-related low water conditions.
The lake level was 295.3 on Friday, 2.2 feet below normal.
Crappie/Bream
Okatibbee Lake fish attractors packed with crappie
One of the great things about being a crappie angler is that you can learn your trade at any number of lakes across the country. Seasonal crappie fishing patterns remain pretty similar in a variety of places and typically work interchangeably across wide geographic areas.
Freshwater Fishing
Nearby Okatibbee WMA worth visit
Okatibbee Wildlife Management Area is located in the hilly, east-central region of the state approximately 10 miles northwest of Meridian near Collinsville. It is adjacent to Okatibbee Lake and offers sportsmen a double hunt/fish opportunity for October trips to the lake. […]
Featured
3 ramps closed at Barnett Reservoir
Three boat ramps at Barnett Reservoir have already been closed due to drought-caused low water conditions, and more could be added to the list as there appears no relief in sight. […]
Deer of the Year
Madison County gives up 155-inch buck
Gerald Moore of Madison will turn 70 years old on Oct. 17. But he received an early birthday present when he shot a 155-inch buck Saturday afternoon. […]
Crappie/Bream
October on Okatibbee — Best bets for crappie at Okatibbee
With aid from state agencies, Okatibbee Lake in East Mississippi is red hot — and should be on any crappie anglers’ list of hotspots. […]