Battered and fried over a campfire, roasted whole on sticks, baked in hobo packets on hot coals—no matter how it’s fixed, freshly caught fish can be the highlight of a meal enjoyed after a day of successful fishing, that is, if the catch is properly cared for before cooking.
Lakes in Mississippi
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Mississippi has over 1,000 fishing lakes within its borders, from small ponds to enormous reservoirs. The counties with the greatest number are Jackson, Greene and Leflore. Nineteen of the state's major fishing lakes are overseen by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Five of these are in the northern part of the state: Tippah County Lake, Lake Lamar Bruce, Elvis Presley Lake, Lake Monroe and Oktibbeha County Lake. Seven are in Central Mississippi: Kemper County Lake, Neshoba County Lake, Lake Tom Bailey, Lake Claude Bennett, Prentiss Walker Lake, Calling Panther Lake and Simpson County Lake. Eight are located in southern Missippii: Lake Bogue Homa, Lake Mike Conner, Lake Bill Waller, Lake Perry, Lake Jeff Davis, Lake Columbia, Lake Mary Crawford and Lake Walthall. Each contains a variety of fish, including bowfin, buffalo, carp and gar. Pole fishing, rod and reel fishing and night fishing with a bow and arrow are allowed. Except for two days a year, a sport fishing license is required. |
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Arkabutla Lake is a remote retreat about 30 minutes from the city of Tunica in northern Mississippi. It's a great destination for outdoor lovers who like to fish and boat. There are also hunting opportunities nearby. |
Lake Lowndes is located within the Lake Lowndes State Park. The park offers fishing, camping, as well as facilities for football, tennis and softball. |
Lake Tangipahoa is 700-acre freshwater lake in Percy Quin State Park six miles south of McComb, Mississippi. Camping, hiking, water sports and fishing are popular at Lake Tangipahoa. It#39;s stocked with crappie, bass, bream, and catfish. One hundred RV campsites and 27 cabins are located in the park. There#39;s also a 27-hole golf course. |
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