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Big Bay Lake

Lake fishing  Mississippi · 06:16 - 17:07

Big Bay Lake is one of the lakes in Mississippi. The main target species are Striped Bass, Black Crappie and Largemouth Bass.

Prime 83% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
79°
Fri
76%
79°
Sat
85%
66°
Best day
Sun
76%
63°
Mon
76%
66°
Tue
78%
72°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
64°F
Air temp
69°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
29.88 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:31–07:31 Dusk 15:52–17:52

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:07–09:07 Major period 19:07–21:07 Minor period 01:07–02:37 Minor period 13:36–15:06

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

05:00
69°
06:00
69°
07:00
70°
08:00
70°
09:00
70°
10:00
71°
11:00
72°
12:00
72°
13:00
74°
14:00
77°
15:00
78°
16:00
78°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
83%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
41%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
38%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
29%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
24%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, off season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
21%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Striped Bass, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, White Bass and Channel Catfish.

Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for striped bass at dawn. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, yellow and glow for striped bass.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Big Bay Lake?

The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, White Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish and Flathead Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Big Bay Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Big Bay Lake?

Striped Bass is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Big Bay Lake right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 78%.