Particulary in the northern part of the state. I have heard alot about Aberdeen but never been there.
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Where is the best bass fishing in Mississippi? |
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Posts: 2429 06/18/09 11:28 AM |
They don't call Pickwick Lake "The Small Mouth Capital of the World" for nothing.
I'm not stubborn enough to say, 'This is our offense, this is what we're doing,' even if we don't have the personnel to run it.--Dan
Mullen, 1/5/2009
But dont worry your head, we have zero chance of winning the SEC Tourney--Coach34, 03/09/2009 |
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phillydawg |
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Posts: 209 06/18/09 11:41 AM |
You won't find smallmouth action any better than Pickwick. Not sure about N.Miss. but Lake Caroline and Calling Panther have gotten a lot of props for
largemouth. Bass fishing on Ross Barnett Res. is steadily improving. If you really want legendary largemouth action, head west. Toledo bend on the
Texas/Louisiana border can will give you plenty of excitement. If you have the extra time, Lake Fork near Mineola, TX
is legendary for monster bass. Of the 50 biggest bass caught in Texas history, 34 are from Lake Fork (18 of the top 25) including the 18.18 state record. I go
out a few times a year and it never fails to impress.
A friend of mine owns a lure company there, Lake Fork Trophy Lures. State Alum and Bulldog through and through. 
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MaxwellSmart |
Pickwick | #3 | ||
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Posts: 1457 06/18/09 11:50 AM |
is my favorite lake in the area. I haven't fished it in a while but Sardis was always good for a few 2-6 lbs largemouths and if you know how to fish it, Lakeview (Horn Lake) still has some good fish in it. I caught and released a several in the 6-8 lb range last summer. |
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hotdigitydog |
Aberdeen is great place to fish.........Not far from the Aberdeen lake is | #4 | ||
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Posts: 1579 06/18/09 11:51 AM |
where the old Tombigbee joins into the Tenn-Tom Waterway, so the fishinig is exceptional.....When the spillways are open, you can snag them big flat head
cats.....I've seen some big ones come out of there. I'm talking about 60-75 pounders.......The bass and crappie fishing are also excellent, yeah, you
won't go wrong going to Aberdeen.....I would suggest maybe camping over at BlueBluff.........Very nice recreation and camping area........
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Posts: 210 06/18/09 11:55 AM |
Danged if your avatar doesn't hypnotize me every time you post.
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Posts: 1413 06/18/09 12:02 PM |
Anywhere along the Tombigbee can be good. I am most familiar with Columbus and Aberdeen Lakes. I usually did well on Columbus Lake around the islands between
the boat ramp and dam. The Tibbee Creek area was good.
With that said, I have not fished the reservoirs enough to compare to the Tombigbee. However, they would have to be damn good to beat the Tombigbee. |
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PineGroveBully |
A smaller lake but Trace Lake is hard to beat. | #7 | ||
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Posts: 887 06/18/09 12:10 PM |
About 600 acres, maybe more. It routinely takes 25-30 lbs to win cookie jar tourneys. Has alot of deep water 30feet plus, rip rap, standing timber and
humoungous lilly pads. As I stated its smaller than the others but if you dont have alot of time to find bass, larger lakes can be harder to fish. It is off of
Hwy 6 between Ponotoc and Tupelo. About 5-6 miles from Ponotoc. Located in a state park type area with all the amenties of the larger lakes. I highly recommend
it, especially if you are looking for a chance to land quality fish in the 5-10 pound range.
When Chuck Norris says "More cowbell", he MEANS it.
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awalkerdog |
Since you said the "Best" | #8 | ||
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Posts: 778 06/18/09 12:14 PM |
Two places:
1. Pickwick hands down is the "best" place to fish in Northeast Mississippi as far as big water. 2. Trace Lake is the "best" small lake to fish in Northeast Mississippi. |
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Swampazz |
I agree about Pickwick, but.. | #9 | ||
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Posts: 14 06/18/09 12:15 PM |
you can also try below the Pickwick Dam and catch some nice smallmouth from the bank. The current down there is ideal for fishing. If you fish here you may
want to get a TN fishing license.
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Jackdragbean |
I agree with others concerning Pickwick | #10 | ||
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Posts: 1519 06/18/09 12:21 PM |
Aberdeen and Columbus are really good too. I'm guessing you mean big water since you brought up Aberdeen. If you are looking for Bass fishing, period,
there are smaller lakes that are excellent, and some unknown to many. If you want a trophy large mouth, Davis Lake on Tombigbee NF would be a great place to
visit. When it gets shocked for population estimate purposes, 9 and 10 pounders are a regular thing with some 12 and even 13 pounders thrown in. Also,
don't forget about Okkissa lake in Meadville. It's not a Bill Dance premier lake for nothing. He helped design it and it is really starting to get
really good.
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Hanmudog |
I have been to Trace Lake... | #11 | ||
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Posts: 3881 06/18/09 12:28 PM |
And I just have not caught much of anything. I know the little bastards are in there but I have not had much luck. It is a really nice lake though. I like
the way it separates the skiers from the fishing.
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IBleedMaroonDawg |
It's been quite a while since I fished there in North Mississippi but from what my friends tell me | #12 | ||
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Posts: 785 06/18/09 12:44 PM |
Pickwick is still the best. It was always my favorite. Something biting year round there and you used to be able to fish to the dam with a Miss license and
south to the interstate bridge with a Tenn license. If you go during the summer keep one rod rigged with a rattle trap or spoon so you will be ready for the
whites schooling.
Sardis was fantastic back in the early 90's but I don't know if it is still any good. Find the right cove with a good feeder creek and you can wear your arm out. Trace Lake is easily the best small water in N MS but tended to be crowded at times. Lake Monroe near Amory is very small but you can have a blast when they are hitting there. I spent a lot of time on the waterway. Columbus was okay early and late in the day during the summer. Aberdeen and Aliceville were both good in the backwater areas. Fulton and Smithville are excellent if you have someone to show you where to fish. It should be just about time to fish a 12 inch worm on the deep humps in Bay Springs.
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GuyD770 |
Avatar reference | #13 | ||
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Posts: 190 06/18/09 12:50 PM |
He should maybe put a helpful link about his avatar in his signature, for "Informative Purposes". ;-)
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99jc |
Honestly the Best hands down Bass fishing is Browning Creek if you can get in their you will without | #14 | ||
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Posts: 965 06/18/09 01:05 PM |
a doubt catch a 5-10 lb bass there if you know anything about bass fishing.
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redfish66 |
have you fishing it lately. | #15 | ||
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Posts: 1218 06/18/09 01:44 PM |
It seems like it has become hit or miss the past couple of years. This spring the water was really stained the few times I went out there.
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MagnoliaHunter |
SpringWater Ranch | #16 | ||
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Posts: 133 06/18/09 02:37 PM |
Has anybody fished there lately or does it even still exist? It used to be incredible. It was a private club with several lakes stocked with big Florida
bass. I had a friend whose uncle was a member. I went twice, caught 2 bass over 10lbs and several in the 7-8 lb range.
"There are only three true sports: mountain climbing, bull fighting and auto racing; all the rest are games." - Ernest Hemingway |
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FlabLoser |
reservoir | #17 | ||
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Posts: 5926 06/18/09 03:23 PM |
Is there anywhere at the Ross Barnett worth fishing from a pier or bank (other than below the spillway)?
<-- got no boat |
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MadDawg |
Unfortunately, not really | #18 | ||
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Posts: 4096 06/18/09 03:34 PM AssMan |
I have the same problem.
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phillydawg |
Browning creek | #19 | ||
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Posts: 211 06/18/09 03:38 PM |
Stansbury caught a 13.3 out of there 2 years ago.
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msucivilen |
Holmes County State Park | #20 | ||
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Posts: 20 06/18/09 03:41 PM |
Great place to fish for bass and crappie. 1 hour north of Jackson. They have two small lakes.
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