Pascagoula River Fishing Report

Species

Species	Details
Bass	Choose a crank bait in whites/silvers that makes a bit of noise when being reeled in or a spinner bait in chartreuse with a large spoon and focus fishing effor near woddy debris. Soft creature baits in dark colors also work well in the marsh and bayous near vegetation ledges. Fishing should contine to pick up as more fish spawn.
Crappie	Focus fishing effort in connected oxbows near elevation changes in deep channels with small white crank baits or live minnows. Jigging works wonderfully in the bayous and marsh, don't be shy to use a spray-on fish attractant for artificial lures, a large part of the crappie's predation instinct is scent driven. Fishing should continue to pick up as more fish spawn.
Bream	Focus fishing effort near vegetation or shallow structure with small white beetle spins or fish on bottom wit hred worms or night crawlers. Fishing should continue to pick up as more fish spawn.
Catfish	Focus fishing effort on bottom with cut bait or stink bait. Back bounce large weights along with the current to attract big fish

Special Fishing Regulations

Species	Regulation Type	Length To Release
Black Bass (largemouth, smallmouth and spotted)	Minimum length limit	12 inches and under

Creel Limits (per person, per day)

Type	Amount	Additional Information
Black Bass 9combined largemouth, smallmouth and spotted)	10	The minimum length limit for black bass is in effect in the Pascagoula River from Merrill to the Highway 90 bridge (this includes all connected oxbow lakes, East [Little] River, West sRiver and all water areas between East River and West River). Only bass over 12 inches may be in possession on these waters wit ha creel limit of 10 black bass per day.

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

Water Level

Up to date water levels can be found at the USGS site, just select the monitoring station nearest your favorite fishing spot.

Additional Information

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.