West, MS Fishing Trip — October
Your West, MS Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 77°F / Low 57°F4.1" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in October
5 species
ExcellentSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairFlathead Catfish
Various
October Weather in West
77°F
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
4.1"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
3 Guides Near West
No guides are based in West, 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
1 / 2
Mississippi Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$8
Non-Resident$30
Requirements
Required for ages 16-64. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately.
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.