Fishing at Lake David, Pearl River County, Mississippi

• Overview

  Out in Pearl River County, Mississippi, sits Lake David. Elevation runs to 121 feet. It runs to roughly 67 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. About 2.4 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. It ranks high for size among our Pearl River County listings. The town to know is Carriere, 5.3 miles out. Further out sit Hide-A-Way Lake (6.8 miles) and Picayune (7 miles). The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lake David

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include largemouth bass, spotted bass, blackbanded darter, bluegill and gulf longear sunfish. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. Treat Lake David as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 50°F in January and 81°F in July. The whole calendar is open, with dawn and dusk the productive hours in 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. Lake David fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. If the gate is shut, Parker Bayou at 4.3 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat Lake David as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.