Old River Chute Fishing Guide, Issaquena County, Mississippi

• Overview

  Issaquena County in Mississippi is where Old River Chute sits. What surrounds it is oak and grass. Roughly 156 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Around 8.8 miles of bank, which is a long day on foot. For a base, Lake Providence sits 13 miles out. Rolling Fork is 13 miles and Eudora 14 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Old River Chute

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bantam sunfish, bluegill and longear sunfish. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. Anyone new to Old River Chute should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 82°F, with January the cold end at about 43°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It holds true on Old River Chute more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping classes it as an oxbow: an old river bend cut off from the main channel. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Bunchs Cutoff is 5.5 miles distant. Check the position on Old River Chute before loading the car.