Silver Run Lakes, Mississippi: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Pearl River County, Silver Run Lakes is a Mississippi water. The water sits 184 feet up. With some 68 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The whole outline is near 1.4 miles, and most of it is walkable. It is among the larger waters listed here for Pearl River County. For a base, Saucier sits 13 miles out. The nearest city of size is New Orleans, 70 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Silver Run Lakes

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists blackbanded darter, brighteye darter and spotted bass. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. On Silver Run Lakes the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 49°F in January up to 81°F in July. The year runs unbroken and warm. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan any trip to Silver Run Lakes around it. A grey, mild day is often better than a bright, still one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. 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 ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Crystal Lake, 1.1 miles out. What applies at Silver Run Lakes may have changed since it was mapped.