guggiej

I recently moved to Diamondhead Mississippi from MN. and would like some tips, locations etc. on fishing walleyes is S. Mississippi if there are any?

Thanks Jon

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Hey Jon, welcome to the site. My spread sheet shows 3 others in Mississippi 1 in Foxworth and another in Osyka. The 3rd hasn't told us where they are located. If either of those are helpful let me know and I will send their user name your way.

Also would you up date your user profile to show your location please.

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

Welcome to the Forum, Jon, I would doubt if there are any walleyes in the Southern MS. but we will see what the members say. Plum, did you count me as being one of the 3 in MN. I'm in TX. now, just so you have everything correct.

guggiej

Thanks for the info

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

Where in MN. did you live? I'm from Caledonia, in the S.E. corner.

guggiej

Winsted 50 miles west of Mpls.

Ron620DVS Loc: Guntersville Alabama

Q. Where are Walleye found in Mississippi?


Historically, walleye were collected from the Mississippi and Pearl Rivers. They may have existed in other river systems, but these are the documented locations with those fish in museum collections. In the book "The Inland Fishes of Mississippi," Dr. Stephen Ross states that walleye were reportedly common in the 1950's. Today, walleye are only found in the northeast part of the state. We know that they are genetically unique from every other strain in the nation. These Southern Strain of walleye are found in the Mobile River drainage in Mississippi and Alabama. We have been spawning and stocking them for years in the creeks around Columbus, MS. These fish don't live more than six years, are not common, and are restricted in their range. Some years ago, someone petitioned the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to declare this race of fish "endangered," but not enough information existed to do so.


https://www.mdwfp.com/nmfh/faq/


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Wolf River Fishing near Pass Christian, Mississippi:

Description for Wolf River, Harrison County, Mississippi
Wolf River is a stream located just 3.7 miles from Pass Christian, in Harrison County, in the state of Mississippi, United States, near Bay Saint Louis, MS. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including largemouth bass, walleye, smallmouth bass, bream/bluegill, white bass, striped bass and northern pike here.

Join us as we discuss the Mississippi Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.


https://www.hookandbullet.com/fishing-wolf-river-pass-christian-ms/

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

Thanks for the update, Ron

guggiej

Thanks so much for the info

Ron620DVS Loc: Guntersville Alabama

The Walleye range is very limited because for them to be able to reproduce they need cold water for a long period of time. "A spawning temperature of forty degrees Fahrenheit will start the spawning action and fifty-two degrees is the top end of spawning temperature. and rubble are important structure for a successful hatch."

Walleyes spawn in spring, but spring may arrive in February in Mississippi, March in Kentucky, April in the Midwest, and June in the Far North. And you can't bet on those dates. Biologists have found walleyes laying eggs in Red Lake, Minnesota, and Escanaba Lake, Wisconsin, as early as April 5 and as late as May 7. Water ­temperature plays a key role. Even here, ideal temperatures vary by latitude. Southern walleyes prefer spawning temperatures between 48°F and 50°F, while their Yankee cousins and Canadian counterparts favor temperatures between 44°F and 48°F.

In the extreme Far North, if those ideal conditions don't arrive early enough, walleyes absorb their eggs and forego spawning. In the South, on the other hand, walleyes spawn successfully based on what scientists call the chill temperature hypothesis. In order for their eggs to develop properly, they need to spend a portion of winter in water temperatures that dip below 50°F.



Understanding Spring Walleye Migrations:

https://www.in-fisherman.com/editorial/spring-walleye-migrations/156920

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guggiej

Thanks for the info

vfan1

sorry, walleyes is not a big thing here. There are plenty of fresh water ponds and lakes stock with bass, bream catfish and so forth. But don’t miss out the big Gulf of Mexico can offer. From diamond head just minutes to pass Christian pier or bay saint Louis bridge will have plenty of fish to catch. White trout, speckled trout, red fish, black drum, black fish aka triple tail, flounder, all are good eating fish. In couple months you can catch ferry boat to ship island from Gulfport. There you can fish from the pier or from the jetty. I am sure fishing style and method is different from where you come from. But just talk to the people you meet at these spots. They will be happy to show you.
Welcome to south Mississippi. P.s. don’t forget to sink your teeth in the blue crabs and raw oyster. They are awesome!

Mister twister Loc: Foxworth,Ms.

guggiej,never caught or heard of a catch in our great state. I’m pretty familiar with every hole of water state wide and have never heard of a walleye spotting,sorry. Do have great fishing though. 3rd largest bass caught on record,brag brag.

Mister twister Loc: Foxworth,Ms.

I’m about 90 minutes north of you.

Jackruff Loc: South Mississippi

There are no walleyes in South Mississippi and there are no smallmouth bass and no northern pike in the Wolf River or any other river in South Mississippi. I don't know where that came from. But there are plenty of largemouth bass and, even better, spotted bass, which compare in fighting ability with any fish anywhere! I'm in Poplarville, just a few miles up the road from Diamondhead.