Hoover Lake Fishing Guide, Covington County, Mississippi

• Overview

  Hoover Lake is a Covington County water, in Mississippi. The surroundings are open plain. Taylorsville is the closest place, 8.1 miles off. The big place round here is Jackson, 61 miles distant. Close by you also have: Horseshoe Lake sits 4 miles out, Legion Lake some 12 miles off, Bush Lake sits 13 miles out, Lake Bogue Homo some 23 miles off and Masonite Lake sits 25 miles out. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Hoover Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include spotted bass, dusky darter and blacktail redhorse. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. On Hoover Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 81°F and January at 46°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On Hoover Lake that shapes the whole year. Late evening often out-fishes the whole afternoon.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Horseshoe Lake is 4 miles distant. Confirm access to Hoover Lake locally before you travel.