Carrol Lake Fishing near Wiggins, Mississippi

• Overview

  You will find Carrol Lake in Pearl River County, Mississippi. Tidal water begins 26 miles from here. It covers about 16 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Nearest place of any size is Wiggins, 13 miles away. The nearest city of size is New Orleans, 71 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Carrol Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Records collected within a few miles name longear sunfish, flagfin shiner and cherryfin shiner. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. On Carrol Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 81°F at the top of summer and 49°F at the bottom of winter. Warmth runs the whole year, so timing is about the hour, not the month. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Plan around that when you fish Carrol Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Crystal Lake sits 0.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Carrol Lake before loading the car.