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Charleston, MS Fishing Trip — October

Your Charleston, MS Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 76°F / Low 57°F8.1" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

5 species
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassFair
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

October Weather in Charleston

76°F
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
8.1"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

7 Guides Near Charleston

No guides are based in Charleston, but these guides operate nearby.

Barton Outfitters - Barton Outfitters
Barton Outfitters

Barton Outfitters

5(127)Top Rated

Arkabutla Lake fishing guides, boat ramps, lake levels, river conditions, lodging, current fishing reports, historical fishing reports, fishing tips and more.

Oxford, Mississippi
Grenada Lake Charters - Grenada Lake Charters
Grenada Lake Charters

Grenada Lake Charters

4.7(140)Top Rated

At Grenada Lake Charters, we offer guided fishing tour and lodging. Come fish our three pound fish here on Grenada Lake!

Grenada, Mississippi
Reel Crappie Guides - Reel Crappie Guides
Reel Crappie Guides

Reel Crappie Guides

5(35)Top Rated

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.

Crappie
Gore Springs, Mississippi
Big South Outfitters, LLC - Big South Outfitters, LLC
Big South Outfitters, LLC

Big South Outfitters, LLC

5(5)Top Rated

Southern inspired apparel and accessories built for the outdoors and based in Batesville, Mississippi.

Batesville, Mississippi
Grenada Lake Resorts and Guides - Grenada Lake Resorts and Guides
Grenada Lake Resorts and Guides

Grenada Lake Resorts and Guides

4.4(8)
Coffeeville, Mississippi
Franklin Fishing Tours - Franklin Fishing Tours
Franklin Fishing Tours

Franklin Fishing Tours

5(3)Top Rated

Franklin Fishing Tours offers specialized crappie charters in Mississippi's finest lakes. Book your unforgettable journey on Grenada, Enid or Sardis with us!

freshwaterCrappie
Enid, Mississippi
South waters crappie guide - South waters crappie guide
South waters crappie guide

South waters crappie guide

5(2)Top Rated

Grenada Lake Crappie Guides Grenada Lake Charters Sardis Lake Enid Lake Crappie Fishing Trip

Bruce, Mississippi
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Blue Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Mississippi Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$8
Non-Resident$30
Requirements

Required for ages 16-64. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately.

Buy License Online — Mississippi

Species Regulations

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

While there is no limit, anglers are encouraged to practice responsible harvest.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

Only two Striped Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, or Yellow Bass over 24 inches may be kept.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

On Lake Bill Waller, Largemouth Bass must be between 16 and 22 inches to harvest. Only one bass over 22 inches may be kept.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Sardis, Enid, Grenada, and Arkabutla Lakes: 10 inch minimum length limit and a creel limit of 15 crappie per day.

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