Chotard & Albermarle Fishing Report

Species

Species	Detail
Laregmouth Bass	Bass fishing has been slow. Bass can be caught near springs along the eastern shore of Albemarle. Try crawfish, finesse worms, soft stick baits, and jigs around the edges of trees, bushes, and docks. Lipless crankbaits and shad raps are good choices around rocks. The canal between Chotard and Albermarle is another good area to try.
Crappie	Crappie fishing has been slow. These lakes are known to have big crappie and a lot of them. Try using minnows or jigs around the willow trees. If you cannot find them there, try some of the deeper treetops along the lake. Also slow-trilling open waters can be an effective method.
Bream	No recent reports. Bream can be caught using crickets or red worms around tree tops or cypress stumps in 3 - 8 feet of water.
Catfish	Catfishing has been slow. Try and find deep areas of the lake. Catfish are also around deep structure. Some of the best lures to use are commercial stink baits. Commercial stink baits give off strong odors that attract fish. Other good baits to use are liver and cut bait.

Creel Limits (per person, per day)

Type	Amount	Additional Information

There are no special size or creel limits. Statewide creel limits apply to all fish species.

Water Level

Fishing on Chotar and Albermarle is always dependent upon the MS River level and movement. For best results on these lakes, always check the MS River reports to know if the river is moving in or out of the lake and target areas of moving water for improved fishing. Fishing is typically best when the river is on a slow fall. For most boats, access to the river is almost impossible when the river is below 15 feet (Vicksburg Gauge).

According to the National Weather Service (NWS) the Mississippi River at Vicksburg is currently at 21.46 feet. The river is projected to rise slightly to 22.1 fee on 04/09/2024 before beginning a swift rise to 27.7 feet on 04/16/2024.

Additional Information

Call Chotard Landing for more information at (601) 279-4282.

Mississippi Deparment of Wildlife, Fisheries, and parks Fisheries Biologists use various sampling methods to assess the fish populations in the State's waters. Sampling results for selected water bodies are summarized in Reel Facts Sheets.