Mississippi Fishing Forecast | Week of November 2, 2026
Week of November 2, 2026 · Freshwater · Mississippi
The Mississippi fishing forecast for the week of November 2, 2026 covers largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, bluegill, and smallmouth bass. Open your region for a 7-day read on Mississippi River, Pickwick, Ross Barnett, and Okatibbee Lake, and the other waters people actually fish.
Each day shows whether the bite looks worth the drive, plus the best window and the wind. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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Delta fishing
Delta fishing forecast
For anglers interested in walleye fishing and pike fishing, the Saskatchewan Delta offers a wealth of opportunities. When considering where to fish, popular lake names like Tobin Lake and Cumberland Lake are often highlighted for their abundant populations. The intricate network of the Saskatchewan River Delta itself, including its numerous channels and backwaters, provides excellent habitat for these prized species. Many find the Carrot River and Pasquia River also provide a best bite for northern pike, especially in the spring and fall.
This week’s conditions in the Delta region are marked by a persistent cold front, bringing crisp, clear skies. A steady, moderate wind from the north is expected, which will create some chop on larger bodies of water. Anglers should anticipate that the biting cold will keep water temperatures low, potentially slowing the metabolism of fish. However, these clear conditions can also make fish more visible in shallower areas, prompting a more cautious approach to lure presentation. A fresh dusting of snow on the banks adds to the winter scenery, but does not hinder access to popular fishing spots.
Where to fish: Mississippi River, Lake Washington, Moon Lake, Yazoo River.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:24 AM and 5:11 PM. On the Mississippi River, the falling pressure and overcast skies had the bass actively feeding, so I started pitching jigs to shallow cover where the moderate southeast wind was pushing baitfish.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:24 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The heavy rain and falling pressure on Lake Washington made for a fair bite, prompting me to work spinnerbaits slowly along the weed edges, hoping to entice fish that were likely holding tight to cover.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:25 AM and 5:09 PM. On Moon Lake, the clear conditions and calm waters made for an ideal day.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:26 AM, or the last hour before 5:08 PM. Put in at Yazoo River for largemouth bass. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:27 AM or 5:07 PM. largemouth bass at Mississippi River: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:28 AM and 5:06 PM. Start at Lake Washington if largemouth bass is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:24 AM and 5:11 PM. On Monday, the Mississippi River was good for crappie, with falling air and a moderate southeast breeze pushing them into the shallows under the grey sky.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:24 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Despite the hard rain and continued drop in atmospheric weight, Lake Washington offered a fair bite as a steady south wind kept the crappie somewhat active near cover.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:25 AM and 5:09 PM. Moon Lake was tough on Wednesday with clear skies and barely a western breath, making the crappie hold tight to deep structure as the air felt stable and the water cooled.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:26 AM, or the last hour before 5:08 PM. The Yazoo River yielded a fair number of fish on Thursday, as the calm southern airflow under a bluebird dome kept them suspended near channel bends, despite the water chilling further.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:27 AM or 5:07 PM. On Friday, the Mississippi River offered a fair shot at crappie, with the light southwest breeze barely rippling the surface under a brilliant sky, encouraging a slow presentation around submerged timber.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:28 AM and 5:06 PM. Lake Washington on Saturday was fair, but the bite was sluggish with the water temperature plummeting and a gentle northerly draft, requiring jigs worked painstakingly slow near the deepest drop-offs under scattered sun.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:24 AM and 5:11 PM. On the Assiniboine River, a stiff north wind had us targeting the deeper, protected bends, and the dropping pressure meant a slow morning bite, picking up only as the sun dipped low.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:24 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Fishing Last Mountain Lake, the steady downpour pushed the catfish tight to any structure, but a consistent air pressure kept them active enough to hit stink baits hard near the drop-offs.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:25 AM and 5:09 PM. A rapidly chilling South Saskatchewan River made the main channel freeze.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:26 AM, or the last hour before 5:08 PM. Put in at Yazoo River for channel catfish. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:27 AM or 5:07 PM. channel catfish at Mississippi River: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:28 AM and 5:06 PM. Start at Lake Washington if channel catfish is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Bluegill fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:24 AM and 5:11 PM. On the Mississippi River, with a good overcast sky and the southeast breeze picking up as the glass drops, we found the big ‘gills active in the shallows where the 10-degree water held steady.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:24 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Lake Washington was a real grind today with heavy rain and a steady south wind pushing in as the air thinned, forcing us to probe the drop-offs for any bite in the 10-degree water.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:25 AM and 5:09 PM. Moon Lake proved a tough nut to crack under a clear sky and barely a breath of west wind, with the 9-degree water making the bluegill incredibly finicky near any structure.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:26 AM, or the last hour before 5:08 PM. A fair day on the Yazoo River had us searching hard under a bright sun with just a whisper of south wind, as the chilly 8-degree current kept the panfish hunkered down.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:27 AM or 5:07 PM. Back on the Mississippi River, the bright conditions and a gentle southwest breeze meant working the edges meticulously, with the 9-degree water requiring a slow presentation for any takers.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:28 AM and 5:06 PM. Lake Washington was a real test of patience today, as scattered clouds and a light north draft did little to stir the 7-degree water, making the bluegill bite almost nonexistent.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on bluegill days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
North Mississippi fishing
North Mississippi fishing forecast
For anglers exploring the renowned waters of North Mississippi, the region offers exceptional opportunities to target various species. When considering lake names for your next trip, Pickwick Lake, Bay Springs Lake, Sardis Lake, and Enid Lake are top destinations where to fish for a memorable experience. Many come seeking Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass action, while others enjoy the steady bite of Crappie and the strong fight of Channel Catfish. While walleye fishing and pike fishing are not primary pursuits in these particular waters, the diverse population of game fish ensures there’s always a best bite to discover across these productive reservoirs.
This week, anglers can expect cold temperatures across the area, with some light snow possible, particularly during the early mornings. A strong wind is predicted to pick up later in the day, making boat control challenging on open water. With clear skies anticipated for much of the week, the sun might offer some warmth, but the overall cold conditions will likely keep fish deeper than usual. This means a slower presentation and patience will be key to finding a bite, as fish activity tends to decrease in colder, windier conditions.
Where to fish: Pickwick, Bay Springs, Sardis Lake, Enid Lake.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:15 AM and 5:00 PM. With a falling glass and overcast skies on Pickwick, I’d target shallow stumps on the northern banks, expecting a decent bite despite the cool 9.8-degree water and moderate southeast breeze.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:16 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The light precipitation and continued dropping atmospheric reading on Bay Springs suggested working main lake points, as the 9.7-degree water and steady southeast gusts might have the bass slightly deeper.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:17 AM and 4:58 PM. On Sardis Lake, a clear sky and southwest wind meant probing deeper creek channels with a slower presentation, as the 9.3-degree chill and stable air mass often put the fish in a less aggressive mood.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:18 AM, or the last hour before 4:57 PM. Enid Lake’s frigid 8.2-degree water and a bright, still morning with a gentle westerly current meant a slow grind around submerged structure, where the bass might be hugging cover tightly.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:19 AM or 4:56 PM. Given the very cold 8.1-degree water on Pickwick and a light northwest air flow under bluebird skies, I’d anticipate a tough bite, focusing on vertical jigging near deep timber.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:20 AM and 4:55 PM. The bitter 6.1-degree water on Bay Springs, even with a gentle southerly push and broken overhead view, would compel me to work deep ledges with extreme patience, hoping to coax a reluctant strike.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:00 PM). On Pickwick today, the falling air and a moderate southeast breeze had those smallmouth looking up near shaded points, making for a solid bite in the 9.8-degree water.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (6:16 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:59 PM). Bay Springs proved fair today, with a light drizzle and dropping air making the 9.7-degree water feel colder, so we focused on deep timber edges where the moderate southeast wind created some current.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:58 PM. Sardis Lake offered a fair bite under clear skies, requiring precise casts to isolated rock piles as the moderate southwest wind kept the 9.3-degree water moving.
Light wind.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:57 PM. Enid Lake’s smallmouth were sluggish in the 8.2-degree water today, demanding slow presentations near main lake humps under the influence of a light westerly air flow and clear conditions.
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:56 PM). Back on Pickwick, the clear conditions and light northwesterly air movement meant the 8.1-degree water fish were finicky, forcing us to sight fish for suspended smallmouth off steep breaks.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (6:20 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:55 PM). Bay Springs was a tough grind today, as scattered wisps in the sky and a light southerly breeze did little to stir up the lethargic smallmouth in the frigid 6.1-degree water, making creek channel bends the only real option.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:15 AM and 5:00 PM. Monday at Pickwick, the falling pressure and steady breeze from the southeast put the slabs on the chew, making for a solid day fishing jigs near submerged timber.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:16 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Tuesday at Bay Springs offered up a fair bite under a light drizzle, with a continued pressure drop suggesting the fish were still active, though we had to probe deeper brush piles to entice them.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:17 AM and 4:58 PM. Wednesday at Sardis Lake, despite the clear sky and a steady pressure, the fish refused to bite.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:18 AM, or the last hour before 4:57 PM. Put in at Enid Lake for crappie. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:19 AM or 4:56 PM. crappie at Pickwick: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:20 AM and 4:55 PM. Start at Bay Springs if crappie is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:15 AM and 5:00 PM. On Pickwick Lake, the falling pressure and overcast skies had the channel cats actively feeding in the river channel, especially where the moderate southeast wind created a good current seam.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:16 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. We found the bite on Bay Springs Lake a bit slower, requiring us to probe deeper holes as the light rain fell and the pressure continued its downward trend, with the moderate southeast breeze making boat control a bit tricky.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:17 AM and 4:58 PM. Sardis Lake was a large reservoir.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:18 AM, or the last hour before 4:57 PM. Put in at Enid Lake for channel catfish. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:19 AM or 4:56 PM. channel catfish at Pickwick: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:20 AM and 4:55 PM. Start at Bay Springs if channel catfish is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Central Mississippi fishing
Central Mississippi fishing forecast
For anglers searching for *walleye fishing* or *pike fishing* in Central Saskatchewan, it’s important to note that specific *lake names* like Ross Barnett, Pearl River, Lake Okhissa, and the Big Black River are found in the Southern United States, not this Canadian province. While Saskatchewan offers fantastic angling opportunities in its many lakes and rivers, you’ll generally find different species dominating your catch here than the *Largemouth Bass*, *Crappie*, *Channel Catfish*, and *Bluegill* prominent in those Mississippi waters.
Regarding *where to fish* this week in Central Saskatchewan, conditions are typically *cold* with potential for fresh *snow*, which can impact travel to your chosen fishing spot. A brisk *wind* often accompanies the colder temperatures, making warm layering crucial for comfort on the ice. When skies are *clear* after a snow, the bright conditions can sometimes influence the *best bite*, so adapting your presentation might be beneficial for active fish.
Where to fish: Ross Barnett, Pearl River, Lake Okhissa, Big Black River.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:18 AM and 5:09 PM. On Ross Barnett, with that moderate SE breeze and falling glass under a full sky, I’d hit those main lake points where the bass ambush baitfish, expecting a solid bite as the water warmed slightly.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:19 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The Pearl River might be tough with the falling air and incoming wet stuff, so I’d focus on slower presentations near deep bends, letting the moderate south wind push my scent.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:20 AM and 5:07 PM. At Lake Okhissa, with a clear overhead and the water chilling down to 9.4, I’d work deep structure and brush piles patiently, as that light westerly offered little current to stir things up.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:21 AM, or the last hour before 5:06 PM. The Big Black River, with the water now below nine degrees and a clear overhead, calls for slow-rolling jigs through deep holes and timber, as the gentle southwest puff won won’t move them much.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:22 AM or 5:05 PM. Back on Ross Barnett, with the water still frigid but some broken sky, I’d target sun-exposed banks and shallow flats with a subtle presentation, hoping that light south breeze pushed bait in.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. On the Pearl River, with the water dipping to a frigid 7.3 and a steady low air under a full gray ceiling, I’d be pitching tiny finesse baits into slack water pockets, knowing that light northeast airflow makes for a truly grinding bite.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:18 AM and 5:09 PM. Monday at Ross Barnett, the crappie were active with that southeast breeze pushing bait, so we targeted shallow brush piles as the air pressure began to ease, making for a solid bite before the front arrived.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:19 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The Pearl River was a challenge with the sky completely gray and a south wind making it tough to hold position; the falling atmospheric weight and on-and-off snow had the crappie tight to submerged timber , requiring precise lure presentations.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:20 AM and 5:07 PM. Fair crappie fishing if you put in at Lake Okhissa. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:21 AM, or the last hour before 5:06 PM. Put in at Big Black River for crappie. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:22 AM or 5:05 PM. crappie at Ross Barnett: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Pearl River if crappie is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:18 AM and 5:09 PM. On Ross Barnett, with a moderate breeze from the southeast and the glass dropping, those whiskered monsters ought to be active, likely holding tight to structure in the slightly warmer, deeper pockets.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:19 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The Pearl River bite should be decent today with the southerly air pushing in and the mercury falling, making it a prime time to target slower channels where the cold rain might push baitfish.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:20 AM and 5:07 PM. Lake Okhissa will demand patience today; with its challenging conditions.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:21 AM, or the last hour before 5:06 PM. Put in at Big Black River for channel catfish. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:22 AM or 5:05 PM. channel catfish at Ross Barnett: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Pearl River if channel catfish is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Bluegill fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:18 AM and 5:09 PM. On Ross Barnett, the falling pressure and moderate southeast breeze had the bluegill biting good near the submerged timber, despite the sky being a solid gray.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:19 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. A steady south wind on the Pearl River, coupled with the dropping water temps and a mix of snow and rain, made for a fair bite along the deeper bends.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:20 AM and 5:07 PM. Lake Okhissa’s clear conditions and a light westerly air movement meant we had to work the submerged brush piles slowly for a fair number of sunfish, even with the frigid precipitation.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:21 AM, or the last hour before 5:06 PM. The Big Black River offered up a fair catch, but the clear overhead and very light southwest air currents meant pitching small jigs into the deepest holes was the ticket with the chilly water.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:22 AM or 5:05 PM. Back on Ross Barnett, a gentle southerly air flow and scattered patches of daylight above let us find a fair mess of bream shallower than expected, despite the cool lake temperature.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. The Pearl River was a tough grind today; with the sky completely gray, a whisper of rain began to fall.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on bluegill days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
South Mississippi fishing
South Mississippi fishing forecast
For anglers searching for fishing in the South Mississippi region, perhaps confusing it with different northern waters like those offering walleye fishing or pike fishing, you will find a distinct and vibrant freshwater fishery here. When considering where to fish, popular lake names such as Okatibbee Lake and Lake Mike Conner are renowned for their abundant Largemouth Bass and Crappie populations. The winding Pascagoula River and its tributaries, including the Leaf River, also provide excellent opportunities for anglers targeting robust Channel Catfish and plentiful Bluegill. Understanding the local waters will help you find the best bite for these fantastic fish.
This week, anglers can expect clear skies over the South Mississippi waterways. A moderate wind is anticipated, which can be helpful for drifting but might require heavier tackle in open areas. Temperatures remain mild, far from cold, making for a pleasant day.
Where to fish: Okatibbee Lake, Pascagoula River, Lake Mike Conner, Leaf River.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:13 AM and 5:07 PM. On Okatibbee Lake, with the air pressure dropping and a gentle southeast breeze, the bass should be active in the shallows as the water temperature holds around 10.8 degrees Celsius.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:14 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Heading to the Pascagoula River, a moderate southeast wind and incoming wet weather with a falling glass could push the fish into current breaks, even with the water dipping to 10.5 C.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:15 AM and 5:05 PM. Lake Mike Conner might offer a decent bite with the pressure holding steady and a light westerly air movement, though the persistent light precipitation could keep the bass tight to cover in 10.4 C water.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:16 AM, or the last hour before 5:04 PM. A drop in water temperature to 9.2 C on the Leaf River under bright sunshine and a gentle westerly air flow might mean a slower jig bite near deeper structure, despite the stable pressure.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:17 AM or 5:03 PM. Back on Okatibbee Lake, with the water calm, reflecting sunlight.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Pascagoula River if largemouth bass is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:13 AM and 5:07 PM. On Okatibbee Lake, with a gentle southeast breeze and the glass dropping, those crappie were biting hard near structure in the good, mild conditions.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:14 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The Pascagoula River bite was only fair today; with a steady southeast blow and the coming rain, we had to work brush piles hard for any takers in the cooling water.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:15 AM and 5:05 PM. A light westerly whisper and a steady glass on Lake Mike Conner meant the fish were somewhat active.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:16 AM, or the last hour before 5:04 PM. Put in at Leaf River for crappie. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:17 AM or 5:03 PM. crappie at Okatibbee Lake: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Pascagoula River if crappie is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:13 AM and 5:07 PM. On Okatibbee Lake, with a gentle southeast breeze and the mercury easing down, we found the channel cats biting well near submerged timber, a classic spot when the water hits just under eleven degrees.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:14 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The Pascagoula River presented a challenge today; a moderate southeast blow and a steady decline in atmospheric weight, paired with sleet, made us work hard for a few decent channel cats holding tight to structure in the slightly cooler water.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:15 AM and 5:05 PM. Despite the light westerly air movement and a persistent drizzle over Lake Mike Conner, the stable air pressure encouraged a few channel catfish to investigate our cut bait, especially in the deeper bends where the water held at ten point four degrees.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:16 AM, or the last hour before 5:04 PM. On the Leaf River, under a bright sky with a gentle west wind, the significantly cooler nine-point-two-degree water meant we had to present our offerings slowly and patiently to entice the lethargic channel cats from their deep wintering holes.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:17 AM or 5:03 PM. A mild southwest puff across Okatibbee Lake, with the air holding steady and water barely above nine degrees, meant the channel catfish were hunkered down, requiring precise bait placement near drop-offs to coax a bite.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. The Pascagoula River was exceptionally tough today; an unmoving atmosphere and the frigid seven-point-four-degree water temperature meant the channel cats simply weren’t moving, making it a true grind for any action.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Bluegill fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:13 AM and 5:07 PM. The falling atmospheric pressure and an all-gray sky on Okatibbee Lake made for a decent bite, so we targeted the brush piles in 10.8 C water where the light southeast wind wasn’t too bothersome.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:14 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Battling a moderate southeast breeze and falling pressure on the Pascagoula River, we found a fair pick of bluegill tucked into the lee banks, even with the sky a solid sheet and precipitation imminent.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:15 AM and 5:05 PM. Fair bluegill fishing if you put in at Lake Mike Conner. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:16 AM, or the last hour before 5:04 PM. Put in at Leaf River for bluegill. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:17 AM or 5:03 PM. bluegill at Okatibbee Lake: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Pascagoula River if bluegill is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on bluegill days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Mississippi fishing forecast questions
Where should I fish in Mississippi this week?
Start with the region closest to you. This page covers Delta, North Mississippi, Central Mississippi, South Mississippi. Named waters include Mississippi River, Lake Washington, Moon Lake, Yazoo River. Open that region for the 7-day read.
What are people fishing for in Mississippi?
The forecast is written for largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish. Each region names the water to start on, including Mississippi River.
When is the best time of day to fish in Mississippi?
Use the day card, not a fixed hour. Walleye and smallmouth often bite in the hour before sunset. Lake trout are a midday fish in deep water. Mississippi River prints sunrise, sunset, and the solunar periods in local time.
How do I read the Mississippi fishing forecast?
Each day shows the bite label, wind, pressure trend, cloud, and precipitation. A falling barometer is marked because it often pulls fish up. A wind over 30 km/h means fish the lee shore.
Which Mississippi water should I start on?
If you are near Delta, start at Mississippi River. The next named water on this page is Lake Washington. Open the region for the 7-day bite, not a guess from the map.
Do I need to worry about ice in Mississippi this week?
No. This week’s forecast does not show a freeze. Fish open water. The ice question only appears after at least two nights at or below freezing.
What does the Mississippi fishing forecast use?
Each Mississippi day uses pressure trend, wind, cloud, precipitation, sunrise and sunset, moon phase, and solunar times. Water temperature is estimated from the air and the season. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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About this forecast
Weather comes from OpenWeather at a representative point in each region. Water temperature is estimated from the week’s air temperatures and the season. It is not a buoy reading. Moon phase is calculated from the date. Solunar periods are the dawn, dusk, moonrise, and moonset windows, not a minute-by-minute table. Pressure trend compares the first and last reading of each day. A falling barometer with light wind and broken cloud is treated as a better bite than a rising barometer and a hard wind.