Goodes Mill Lake Fishing in Jackson County, Mississippi

• Overview

  The Jackson County entry here is Goodes Mill Lake, in Mississippi. The ground round it is warm green lowland. It runs to roughly 41 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Ground here is low by Mississippi standards. For supplies, Helena is 3.8 miles out. Further out sit Grand Bay (5.5 miles) and Escatawpa (7.1 miles). The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Goodes Mill Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include longear sunfish, bluegill, blackbanded darter, largemouth bass and redspotted sunfish. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. Goodes Mill Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 81°F for July and 51°F for January. Fish feed through every month here. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It sets the rhythm of the year at Goodes Mill Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Lyons Lake, 1.9 miles away. The position on Goodes Mill Lake is worth confirming on the day.