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Alligator gar

25 in · 3 lb

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28 in · 4 lb

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General info

Puskus Creek is a stream located in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish and Alligator gar.

Location

34°24′36.4″N 89°22′30.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Puskus Creek, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Channel catfish

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryMississippi State Waters
Additional information
There is no statewide minimum size limit for catfish (blue, channel, and flathead). There is no statewide creel limit on catfish. The length limit on catfish (blue, channel and flathead) shall be no more than 1 catfish over 34-inches per person on reciprocated waters with AL and TN. The following waterbodies have modified creel limits for catfish (blue, channel, and flathead): Choctaw Lake; Choctaw County: no minimum size; creel limit = 5 catfish (blue, channel, and flathead) Lake Okhissa; Franklin County: no minimum size; creel limit = 5 catfish; ReCon Lake; Bolivar County: no minimum size; creel limit = 10 catfish; All MDWFP State Fishing and Park Lakes Statewide: no minimum size; creel limit = 10 catfish.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Ictalurus punctatus
Season open: year-round
Alligator gar

Alligator gar

Regulation boundaryMississippi State Waters
Bag limit2

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Additional information
No statewide minimum size limit. No Alligator Gar harvest is allowed on Bee Lake in Holmes County.
Edibility
Poor. Check out this monster alligator gar caught by BlueGabe!
Synonyms
Atractosteus spatula
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Local laws and licenses

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Cities nearby

Oxford

9.6 miles away

Abbeville

9.7 miles away

Tula

12.0 miles away

Taylor

15.4 miles away

Waterford

17.2 miles away

Randolph

19.8 miles away

Ecru

20.5 miles away

New Albany

21.0 miles away

Pontotoc

23.5 miles away

Sherman

30.8 miles away

Red Banks

31.2 miles away

Ashland

31.4 miles away

Independence

32.1 miles away

Como

32.9 miles away

Coffeeville

34.8 miles away

Pope

35.2 miles away

Byhalia

36.4 miles away

Vardaman

38.2 miles away

Mount Pleasant

38.5 miles away

Coldwater

39.3 miles away

Tillatoba

41.8 miles away

Hernando

46.4 miles away

Arkabutla

47.0 miles away

Falcon

50.2 miles away

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FAQ about Puskus Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Puskus Creek located?
the Puskus Creek is a stream located in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°24′36.4″N 89°22′30.7″W
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🎣 Where on the Puskus Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Puskus Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Puskus Creek?
The most common species in the Puskus Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Puskus Creek fishing reports?
The latest Puskus Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Puskus Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Puskus Creek, some of the species in season this November include: Red grouper, Gag grouper, Atlantic bluefin tuna, Lane snapper, and Grey triggerfish. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Puskus Creek?

Fishing in Mississippi requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, available online or at authorized retailers.

In Mississippi, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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