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Back Bayou

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Mississippi, United States

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Mangrove snapper

15 in · 2 lb

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Crevalle jack

37 in · 17 lb

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General info

Back Bayou is a lake located in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It is most popular for fishing Crevalle jack and Mangrove snapper.

Location

30°20′22.5″N 88°30′16.9″W
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When are Crevalle jack biting on Back Bayou?

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Fishing regulations at Back Bayou, MS

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Mississippi can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Crevalle jack as of May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Crevalle jack

Seasons

Open
No minimum size. No bag limit. No closed season.
Large individuals may contain elevated mercury levels. Most people think Jack Crevalle are not good to eat, but check out this Catch, Clean, Cook video of Jack Crevalle by DMFD

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Regulations for

30°20′22.5″N 88°30′16.9″W
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FAQ about Back Bayou fishing

Back Bayou is a lake located in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°20′22.5″N 88°30′16.9″W
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