Bay Springs Lake
MDWFP describes Bay Springs Lake as roughly 6,700 acres on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. Its fishing report covers crappie, bass and catfish, with a special crappie limit.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Crappie
Deep water near McDougal and Ashcraft areas, around ledges, humps and brushtops
Boat launches
1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Bay Springs Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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- Crappie are found on ledges, humps and brushtops in deep water; jigs, minnows or trolled crankbaits.
- Special crappie rule: release fish 9 in and under; 30 per day.
- Catfish bite is fair in the canal between Bay Springs and Pickwick and at the spill offs after rain.
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