Fishing Graham Lake in Jackson County, Mississippi

• Overview

  You will find Graham Lake in Jackson County, Mississippi. Beyond the shoreline you have open low country. Surface area runs to about 20 acres — small enough to read in one session. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Mississippi listings. Wade sits 4.3 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Beyond it, Vancleave at 6.2 miles and Hurley at 8.9 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Graham Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Public wildlife records from this area list longear sunfish, spotted bass, bluegill and pearl darter. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. Graham Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 81°F in July and bottoms out near 50°F in January. Fish feed through every month here. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. That is the shape of the year on Graham Lake. Settled weather over several days beats a single fine one.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. There is a pier recorded roughly 0.9 miles away. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Polly Lake, 0.7 miles away. What applies at Graham Lake may have changed since it was mapped.