View Eagle Lake guidance for anglers, including observed species and behaviors, creel limits, and additional information about this lake's features for fishing.

Date and Time Updated:
Species
SpeciesDetail
Largemouth BassLargemouth bass fishing has been slow. Anglers are reporting catching bass along the banks and around the cypress trees with jigs, spinner baits, and poppers.
CrappieCrappie fishing ahs been good but is slowing down. Anglers are still catching good fish but are having to search a little more for them. Some fish are still being caught shallow but most anglers are moving offshore searching for fish.
BreamBream fishing has been poork, but the fish being caught are large. Try bream fishing around, pifers, in muddy bayou, and in buck chute.
CatfishCatfishing has been fair. Target catfish with night crawlers or kool-aid soaked chicken parts tight lined in deep water. Some cat fish are bgeing caught on free floating fishing devices on the lake.
Whate BassTry targeting white bass around pers with little georges and spinner baits.
Special Fishing Regulations
SpeciesRegulation TypeLength To Release
Black Bass (largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted)minimum length limit16 inches & under
Crappie (white and black)minimum length limit11 inches & under
Creel Limits (Per Person, Per Day)
TypeAmountAdditional Information
Black Bass (largemouth, smallmount and spotted)10Regulations for Eagle Lake include the channel leading to the Muddy Bayou water control structures.
Crappie (white and black)30Regulations for Eagle Lake include the channel leading to the Muddy Bayou water control structure.

Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species.

Additional Information

Eagle Lake Depth Map

Mississippi Department 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.