Paul B. Johnson State Park Fishing Report

Species

Species	Detail
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 upas more fish spawn.
Bream	Fishing has been fair. Focus fishing effort near begetation 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, spotted and small mouth)	slot limit	18" - 22"
Catfish		No length limit

Creel Limits (per person, per day)

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

No trot lines, set lines, jug fishing, or commercial gears are permitted on state park lakes.
Night fishing (from 30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise) will be permitted from the shore or from boats which are in compliance with State and Coast Guard regulations. Only idle speed and trolling motors may be used at night.
Only rod and reel or pole fishing is allowed on State Park 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.

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

Additional Information

For more information about Geiger Lake, please call (601) 582-7721.

Geiger 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