Holly Springs, MS Fishing Trip — October

Your Holly Springs, MS Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 76°F / Low 56°F5.8" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

5 species
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Flathead CatfishFair
Flathead Catfish
Various

October Weather in Holly Springs

76°F
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
5.8"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

9 Guides Near Holly Springs

No guides are based in Holly Springs, but these guides operate nearby.

$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 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 bowfishing / freshwater / inshore Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

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

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day in aggregate with Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass
Size Limit:No size limit

Daily limit is for Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted Bass in aggregate.

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