Jefferson Davis, Mississippi: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Jefferson Davis in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. The water sits 354 feet up. It measures about 94 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. There is roughly 1.9 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. For supplies, Prentiss is 2.9 miles out. Monticello follows at 16 miles, then Collins at 18 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Jefferson Davis

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include blackbanded darter, bluntnose darter, speckled darter, cherryfin shiner and bluehead chub. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. The near bank of Jefferson Davis is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 81°F, with January the cold end at about 47°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Jefferson Davis the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. The nearest alternative is Wilsons Lake, 15 miles out. For Jefferson Davis in particular, ask before you travel.