Fishing Guides in Madison, Mississippi
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What's Biting in Madison
5 species reported in the Madison area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
Month-by-Month Fishing in Madison, MS
Fishing in Madison in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Madison — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Madison in February
1 species is active in and around Madison in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Madison's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Madison in March
5 species are active in and around Madison in March: White Bass, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Madison's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Madison in April
5 species are active in and around Madison in April: White Bass, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Madison's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Madison in May
5 species are active in and around Madison in May: White Bass, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Madison's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Madison in June
5 species are active in and around Madison in June: White Bass, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Madison's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Madison in July
4 species are active in and around Madison in July: Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Madison's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Madison in August
2 species are active in and around Madison in August: Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass. Book one of Madison's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Madison in September
5 species are active in and around Madison in September: White Bass, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Madison's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Madison in October
4 species are active in and around Madison in October: White Bass, Channel Catfish, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Madison's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Madison in November
3 species are active in and around Madison in November: Channel Catfish, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Madison's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Madison in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Madison — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Madison
Madison, Mississippi offers freshwater fishing with 5 species reported in the area and 1 local guide ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.
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What You Can Catch in Madison
Striped Bass
While not as prolific as in some other parts of the South, striped bass fishing near Madison, Mississippi, offers a unique freshwater experience. The Pearl River and Ross Barnett Reservoir are the primary locations to target these hard-fighting fish.
Full striped bass guide for Madison →White Bass
For fast-paced action, consider targeting white bass near Madison, Mississippi. These schooling fish are abundant in Ross Barnett Reservoir, especially during their spring spawning run.
Full white bass guide for Madison →Channel Catfish
If you're after channel catfish around Madison, Mississippi, you're in luck. The Ross Barnett Reservoir and the Pearl River offer excellent opportunities to land some whiskered giants.
Full channel catfish guide for Madison →Largemouth Bass
Targeting largemouth bass around Madison, Mississippi, means focusing on the diverse freshwater habitats within a short drive. The Ross Barnett Reservoir ('The Rez') is the undisputed hotspot.
Full largemouth bass guide for Madison →Fisheries near Madison
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