Mississippi Anglers Target Crappie, Bass and Bream
Fishing reports from across Mississippi lakes highlight tactics for crappie, bass, and bream this week.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Fishing
Mississippi anglers are reporting productive crappie, bass, and bream fishing at several state lakes, with tactics varying by species and location. Tombigbee State Park has lowered lake levels for beach area work and closed its boat ramp.
Why it matters
Fishing reports give anglers across Mississippi current, location-specific guidance on how to target popular species at the state's reservoirs. The boat ramp closure and lowered levels at Tombigbee State Park affect where and how boaters can access the water.
Recommended crappie depths are 4 to 8 feet near jigs and minnows around structure and 8 to 12 feet for sonar, trolling, or drifting at several lakes. Bream tightlining with redworms is advised in 5 to 8 feet of water, with 5 feet cited at Trace State Park, but the report does not say how long these conditions will persist.
The players
Tombigbee State Park
A Mississippi state park on the Tombigbee River whose lake levels were lowered for beach area work and whose boat ramp is currently closed.
The details
Anglers at Bay Springs are using jigs and small grubs for crappie, while Columbus Lake bass anglers target the deep side of channel bends in old river runs. At Elvis Presley Lake, tightlining redworms or meal worms is the best option for shellcrackers, and at Lake Lamar Bruce bream respond to redworms in 5 to 8 feet of water.
Timeline
- Fishing report published November 8, 2026, for the week of November 13
Seasonal Patterns
Mississippi's major reservoirs, including Sardis, Grenada, and Enid lakes, follow a fall pattern in which crappie move to structure and deeper main-lake areas, and this report tracks that seasonal shift. The lake-by-lake breakdown reflects the same reservoir network anglers across the state use to plan trips each autumn.
Anglers planning a trip to Tombigbee State Park should note that the boat ramp is closed and water levels are lowered, which will affect launching. Those heading to Bay Springs, Columbus Lake, or Enid Lake can use the species-specific depths and lure choices in the report to set up their rigs before going out.
The takeaway
Checking a lake's current boat ramp status and water level before you leave home can save a wasted trip, especially when a park is doing shoreline work. Matching your depth to the species, such as 4 to 8 feet for crappie near structure, gives you a practical starting point on the water.
Further reading
For more on angling across the region, see Fishing in the Mississippi section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Journal.
