39 public waters in the Gulf Coast & Piney Woods region — 12 lakes/reservoirs and 27 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a Mississippi licence.
See every public fishing venue in Mississippi on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Geiger Lake (263 acres) sits in Forrest County, Mississippi, managed by Forest Service. A Mississippi state, county or state-park fishing lake — MDWFP manages these small impoundments intensively for quality Largemouth Bass (many have a protective slot), plus Bluegill, shellcracker, Crappie and Channel Catfish. Fishing piers, boat ramps and often electric-only rules.
In Lamar, Smith, Itawamba and 1 more county in Mississippi, Beaver Lake is a 223-acre lake, managed by Forest Service. A Mississippi state, county or state-park fishing lake — MDWFP manages these small impoundments intensively for quality Largemouth Bass (many have a protective slot), plus Bluegill, shellcracker, Crappie and Channel Catfish. Fishing piers, boat ramps and often electric-only rules.
Elks Lake (78 acres) sits in Forrest County, Mississippi, managed by Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Perry and Forrest Counties, Mississippi, Sportsman Lake is a 76-acre lake, managed by Forest Service. A Mississippi state, county or state-park fishing lake — MDWFP manages these small impoundments intensively for quality Largemouth Bass (many have a protective slot), plus Bluegill, shellcracker, Crappie and Channel Catfish. Fishing piers, boat ramps and often electric-only rules.
Trailwood Lake (62 acres) sits in Forrest County, Mississippi, managed by Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Forrest County, Mississippi, Priests Lake is a 52-acre lake, managed by Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Forrest County, Mississippi — Ed Turner Lake is a 49-acre lake, managed by Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Glenn D Walker Lake (31 acres) sits in Forrest County, Mississippi, managed by Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Janney Lake (17 acres) sits in Forrest County, Mississippi, managed by Forest Service. A Mississippi state, county or state-park fishing lake — MDWFP manages these small impoundments intensively for quality Largemouth Bass (many have a protective slot), plus Bluegill, shellcracker, Crappie and Channel Catfish. Fishing piers, boat ramps and often electric-only rules.
Clubhouse Lake (16 acres) sits in Forrest County, Mississippi, managed by Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Forrest County, Mississippi — Sims Lake is a 15-acre lake, managed by Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Forrest County, Mississippi, Lake Sehoy is a 15-acre lake, managed by Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Leaf River (281 km) flows through Smith, Perry, Jones and 3 more counties in Mississippi. The Pascagoula — the largest unimpounded river by flow in the Lower 48, running free from the Leaf/Chickasawhay confluence to the Gulf. Largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Longear Sunfish, Bream, flathead and Channel Catfish, Gar and Bowfin, and Gulf-strain Striped Bass being restored in the system. Blackwater sandbar paddling.
In Lamar, Perry, Forrest and 3 more counties in Mississippi, Black Creek is a 162 km river or creek. The Pascagoula — the largest unimpounded river by flow in the Lower 48, running free from the Leaf/Chickasawhay confluence to the Gulf. Largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Longear Sunfish, Bream, flathead and Channel Catfish, Gar and Bowfin, and Gulf-strain Striped Bass being restored in the system. Blackwater sandbar paddling.
Tallahala Creek (97 km) flows through Jones, Jasper, Perry and 1 more county in Mississippi. The Pascagoula — the largest unimpounded river by flow in the Lower 48, running free from the Leaf/Chickasawhay confluence to the Gulf. Largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Longear Sunfish, Bream, flathead and Channel Catfish, Gar and Bowfin, and Gulf-strain Striped Bass being restored in the system. Blackwater sandbar paddling.
Stone, George, Lamar and 3 more counties in Mississippi — Red Creek is a 117 km stream: The Pascagoula — the largest unimpounded river by flow in the Lower 48, running free from the Leaf/Chickasawhay confluence to the Gulf. Largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Longear Sunfish, Bream, flathead and Channel Catfish, Gar and Bowfin, and Gulf-strain Striped Bass being restored in the system. Blackwater sandbar paddling.
Bouie River runs 72 km through Covington, Jefferson Davis, Forrest and 1 more county in Mississippi: The Pascagoula — the largest unimpounded river by flow in the Lower 48, running free from the Leaf/Chickasawhay confluence to the Gulf. Largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Longear Sunfish, Bream, flathead and Channel Catfish, Gar and Bowfin, and Gulf-strain Striped Bass being restored in the system. Blackwater sandbar paddling.
Lamar and Forrest Counties, Mississippi — Little Black Creek is a 22 km stream: The Pascagoula — the largest unimpounded river by flow in the Lower 48, running free from the Leaf/Chickasawhay confluence to the Gulf. Largemouth and Spotted Bass, redbreast and Longear Sunfish, Bream, flathead and Channel Catfish, Gar and Bowfin, and Gulf-strain Striped Bass being restored in the system. Blackwater sandbar paddling.
In Forrest and Perry Counties, Mississippi, Beaverdam Creek is a 20 km river or creek. A warmwater Mississippi river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bluegill and Longear Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, MDWFP sites and county landings.
Reese Creek runs 20 km through Forrest and Perry Counties, Mississippi: A warmwater Mississippi river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bluegill and Longear Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, MDWFP sites and county landings.
In Forrest and Stone Counties, Mississippi, Double Branch is a 14 km river or creek. A warmwater Mississippi river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bluegill and Longear Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, MDWFP sites and county landings.
Little Beaver Creek (13 km) flows through Lamar and Forrest Counties, Mississippi. A warmwater Mississippi river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bluegill and Longear Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, MDWFP sites and county landings.
Walls Creek runs 14 km through Forrest County, Mississippi: A warmwater Mississippi river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bluegill and Longear Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, MDWFP sites and county landings.
Greens Creek (12 km) flows through Forrest County, Mississippi. A warmwater Mississippi river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bluegill and Longear Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, MDWFP sites and county landings.
In Forrest and Lamar Counties, Mississippi, Gordons Creek is a 11 km river or creek. A warmwater Mississippi river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bluegill and Longear Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, MDWFP sites and county landings.
In Lamar and Forrest Counties, Mississippi, Mixons Creek is a 10 km river or creek. A warmwater Mississippi river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bluegill and Longear Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, MDWFP sites and county landings.
Forrest and Lamar Counties, Mississippi — Burketts Creek is a 10 km stream: A warmwater Mississippi river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bluegill and Longear Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, MDWFP sites and county landings.
In Forrest County, Mississippi, Priests Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A warmwater Mississippi river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bluegill and Longear Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, MDWFP sites and county landings.
Davis Creek (10 km) flows through Forrest County, Mississippi. A warmwater Mississippi river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bluegill and Longear Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, MDWFP sites and county landings.
Third Creek runs 9 km through Forrest and Perry Counties, Mississippi: A warmwater Mississippi river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bluegill and Longear Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, MDWFP sites and county landings.
In Lamar and Forrest Counties, Mississippi, Rooty Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A warmwater Mississippi river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bluegill and Longear Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, MDWFP sites and county landings.
Dry Prong (10 km) flows through Forrest County, Mississippi. A warmwater Mississippi river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bluegill and Longear Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, MDWFP sites and county landings.
In Forrest County, Mississippi, Jakes Creek is a 10 km river or creek. A warmwater Mississippi river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bluegill and Longear Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, MDWFP sites and county landings.
Providence Creek (10 km) flows through Jones and Forrest Counties, Mississippi. A warmwater Mississippi river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bluegill and Longear Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, MDWFP sites and county landings.
Black Tom Creek (10 km) flows through Forrest and Lamar Counties, Mississippi. A warmwater Mississippi river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bluegill and Longear Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, MDWFP sites and county landings.
Forrest County, Mississippi — Lotts Creek is a 8 km stream: A warmwater Mississippi river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bluegill and Longear Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, MDWFP sites and county landings.
Mineral Creek runs 7 km through Forrest and Lamar Counties, Mississippi: A warmwater Mississippi river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bluegill and Longear Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, MDWFP sites and county landings.
Myers Creek (8 km) flows through Forrest County, Mississippi. A warmwater Mississippi river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bluegill and Longear Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, MDWFP sites and county landings.
In Forrest and Lamar Counties, Mississippi, Cross Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A warmwater Mississippi river or large creek — largemouth and Spotted Bass, Bluegill and Longear Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, MDWFP sites and county landings.
Across its mapped waters, Forrest County holds 14 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Spotted Bass, Longear Sunfish, Bowfin and Longnose Gar.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Mississippi map Join PiscaMapsOne Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks fishing licence covers every public water in the state — resident freshwater about $14 (a resident Sportsman licence ~$32), non-resident annual about $60, with a non-resident 3-day (~$30) option. Mississippi has no trout and no trout stamp. State, county and state-park lakes may charge a small daily fishing fee at the gate. Mississippi residents 65 and older, and residents born before 1 July 1946, fish free with proof of age; a saltwater licence covers the tidal Gulf Coast. Buy at mdwfp.com.