Cold fronts, wind and rain have made conditions less than prime for crappie fishing on Ross Barnett Reservoir, but anglers are boating some giants in spite of it. "I haven't caught any 3-pounders this ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "They're biting," said Hugh Krutz of Brandon. "Oh man, they're nice. "The Rez is in good shape. Lots of good fish and lots of ...

The crappie bite at Ross Barnett Reservoir has turned on and anglers say it's only going to get better. "It's just unreal," said Rabbit Rogers of Fannin. "Barnett's just outstanding. "We've got good ...

The button willows we were fishing were thick enough to hide a hunter-orange hippo, but on the edge in open water, another fisherman somehow managed to see us. “Hey! Y’all need some help?” he called.

Experience of competing in a crappie fishing tournament at Watts Bar, highlighting key moments of the event, the competition ...

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Spring is here and for outdoor enthusiasts in Mississippi, that means turkey hunting and crappie fishing. The 2026 turkey season is expected to be exceptional and crappie fishing at Ross Barnett ...

Barnett Reservoir is producing plenty of crappie over 2 pounds. Both the main lake and Pelahatchie Bay are holding large numbers of quality fish. Anglers are targeting fish near structure around ...