Lake Bill Waller Fishing Report

Species

Species	Detail
Largemouth Bass	Fishing has been fair. Focus fishing effort with soft plastics in a green/black/red coloration. Minnows also work well. Fishing should continue to pick up as more fish spawn.
Crappie	Fishing has been fair. Focus fishing effort with smaller jigs or minnows. Look for structure and do not be afraid to use a spray-on fish attractant. Fishing should continue to pick up as more fish spawn.
Bream	Fishing has been fair. Focus fishing effort near vegetation with small beetle spin or fish using red worms, night crawlers, and crickets. Fishing should continue to pick up as more fish spawn.
Catfish	Fishing has been fair. Focus fishing effort on the bottom with red worms, liver, and other stink baits.

Special Fishing Regulations

Species	Regulation Type	Length To Release
Black Bass (combined largemouth, smallmouth and spotted)	Slot length limit	18 to 22 inches
Catfish		No length limit

Creel Limits

Type	Amount	Additional Information
Black Bass (combined largemouth, smallmount and spotted)	15	Anglers can harvest only one bass over 22 inches.
Catfish	10	Creel limit for all State Fishing and State Park Lakes

Only rod and reel or pole fishing is allowed on State Fishing Lakes except that carp, gar, buffalo, and bowfin may be taken by use of bow and arrow at night only after purchasing a valid permit for fishing and/or boating. No other gear is allowed at these lakes.
Fishing is not allowed from courtesy piers adjacent to boat ramps. Night fishing is not allowed from the bank or boats at Lake Bill Waller.

Fishing Creel Limits and Length Limits apply to all other fish species.

Additional Information

For more information about Lake Bill Waller, please call (601) 736-1861

Lake Bill Waller 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.