Lake Bogue Homa 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 pickup as more fish spawn.
Crappie	Fishing has been slow. 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 picup as more fish spawn.
Bream	Fishing has been slow. Focus fishing effort near vegetation with small beetle spin or fish using redworms, nightcrawlers, and crickets. Fishing should continue to pickup as more fish spawn.
Catfish	Fishing has been slow. Focus fishing effort on the bottom with red worms, liver, and other stink baits.

Special Fishing Regulations

Species	Reculation Type	Length To Release
Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth)	Minimum Length Limit	15 inches and under
Catfish		No length limit

Creel Limits

Type	Amount	Additional Information
Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth)	5
Catfish	10	Creel limit for all State Fishing and State Park Lakes

Only rod and reel or pole fishing is allowed on State Fioshing 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 allowd at these lakes.
Fishing is not allowed from courtesy piers adjacent to boat ramps. Night fishing is allowed from the bank or boats which are in compliance with state and coast guard regulations.

Statewide creel and size limits apply to all fish species.

Additional Information

For information about Lake Bogue Homa, please call (601) 425-2148.

Lake Bogue Homa 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