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Spring Fishing Forecast for Northwest Mississippi

Wednesday, March 21 by Caston Countz

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) fisheries biologists are optimistic about fishing on Arkabutla, Sardis, Enid, and Grenada Reservoirs in 2018. These are some of the best crappie fisheries in the nation, supporting about 1.5 million hours of fishing annually. According... Read More.

MDWFP Invites Youth to Fishing Rodeo Events in Rose Hill and Columbia

Monday, May 22 by Caston Countz

Youth 15 years and younger are invited to fishing rodeos being held at two State Fishing Lakes on Saturday, May 27. Both events are free, and they provide a good opportunity for young anglers to fish a lake that is well stocked with... Read More.

Bait Fish Regulation Approved for Dam Spillway Areas

Monday, May 15 by Caston Countz

JACKSON - The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Fisheries Bureau announced a new rule regarding the handling and storage of bait fish captured in dam spillway areas. Anglers using dip or landing nets, cast nets, boat mounted scoops, wire baskets,... Read More.

Youth Fishing Rodeo Events in Tupelo, Amory, Pearl and Brookhaven

Wednesday, April 5 by Caston Countz

Youth 15 years and younger are invited to fishing rodeos being held at four locations across the state on Saturday, April 8. All events are free, and provide a good opportunity for young anglers to fish a lake that is well stocked with... Read More.

Two Local Men Set Largemouth Bass Records

Friday, March 10 by Caston Countz

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Fisheries Bureau announced that two State Fishing Lake largemouth bass records have been broken. Mr. Brandon Hughes of Prentiss caught an 11.6 pound bass on March 5, 2017 at Lake Jeff Davis, and... Read More.