Macon, MS Fishing Trip — August
Your Macon, MS Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 89°F / Low 72°F1.4" rain · 5 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in August
GoodFlathead Catfish
Various
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
FairStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
August Weather in Macon
89°F
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
1.4"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
4 Guides Near Macon
No guides are based in Macon, 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's Biting By Month
Peak
Mississippi Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$8
Non-Resident$30
Requirements
Required for ages 16-64. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately.
Species Regulations
Flathead 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.
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.
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.