Fishing Charters in Mississippi
Browse fishing charters in Mississippi that can help you catch crappie.
Franklin Fishing Tours
Franklin Fishing Tours offers specialized crappie charters in Mississippi's finest lakes. Book your unforgettable journey on Grenada, Enid or Sardis with us!
Reel Crappie Guides
Reel Crappie Guides is Mississippi's Premier Crappie Fishing Charter. Specializing in spider rigging, long lining jigs, wading, pulling, crankbaits, and livescoping. Servicing Grenada Lake, Enid Lake and Sardis Lake in Mississippi.
Best Time to Catch Crappie
Crappie can be caught year-round in Mount Olive. Right now in February, activity is Fair.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Crappie
Crappie fishing around Mount Olive, Mississippi, offers a chance to fill your cooler with these tasty panfish. Several smaller lakes and reservoirs in the area provide suitable habitat for crappie, with plenty of submerged structure and brush piles. Spring is the peak season, as crappie move shallow to spawn. Minnows and jigs fished under a bobber are the go-to techniques. Look for crappie around submerged trees, brush piles, and bridge pilings. A local tip: many anglers have success spider-rigging, using multiple poles with different jig colors to find what the crappie are biting on. The water clarity can vary, so be prepared to adjust your lure color accordingly. Crappie in this area are generally good-sized, with many exceeding a pound, making for a rewarding fishing experience.
How to Catch Crappie
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Crappie in Mount Olive.
Crappie Fishing Regulations in Mississippi
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
30 per day
Size Limit
No size limit
License Required
Freshwater fishing license
Sardis, Enid, Grenada, and Arkabutla Lakes: 10 inch minimum length limit and a creel limit of 15 crappie per day.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Mississippi state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crappie bag limit in the Mount Olive, Mississippi area?
The daily bag limit for crappie is 30 fish.
Is there a size limit on crappie I can keep in Mississippi?
No, there's no size restriction for crappie in Mississippi.
What's a good bait for catching crappie near Mount Olive?
Minnows and small jigs are popular and effective baits for crappie.
When is the best time to fish for crappie around Mount Olive?
Crappie fishing is often best in the spring when they move into shallow water to spawn.
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