Mississippi Fishing: Paul B Johnson State Park Fishing Report

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Date	05-Jun-24
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Conditions : Paul B. Johnson State Park - Fishing has been good. Focus fishing effort with soft plastics in a green/black/red coloration. Try out worms or flukes. Topwater may also work well in the mornings.

Fishing has been slow. Focus fishing effort with soft plastics in a green/black/red coloration. Minnows and spinner baits also work well. A spray-on fish attractant is also helpful because a large part of the crappies predatory instinct is scent driven.

Fishing has been good. Focus fishing effort near vegetation with small beetle spin or fish using redworms, nightcrawlers, and crickets. They have just started bedding.

Fishing has been fair. Focus fishing effort on the bottom with red worms, liver, and other stink baits.

Reported by: MDWFP

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About: - Located in the heart of Mississippis pine belt region Paul B. Johnson State Park is the gateway to a natural wonderland marked by majestic long-leaf and loblolly pines, delicate dogwoods, and ancient oaks. The deep forests surrounding Paul B. Johnson provide a picturesque setting for a variety of outdoor activities. Location: Fifteen miles south of Hattiesburg on Highway 49.

Misc Info: - 2018 - Fishing Regulations: ?Largemouth Bass: 16-22 inch slot limit (all fish between 16 and 22 inches must be released immediately) with a 7 fish creel limit. Only one bass over 22" may be harvested. ?Bream: 50 fish daily creel limit, no size restriction ?Crappie: 20 fish daily creel limit, no size restriction ?Catfish: 10 fish daily creel limit, no size restriction