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Johnson Bayou

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Mississippi, United States

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Alligator gar

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Black drum

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Red drum

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Johnson Bayou is a stream located in Harrison County, Mississippi, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black drum, Alligator gar, and Red drum.

Location

30°20′18.7″N 89°14′29.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Johnson 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 Black drum as of April 14th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Black drum

Seasons

Open
No established bag limit or size limit in MS State Waters.
Good

Pogonias cromis

Regulations for

30°20′18.7″N 89°14′29.2″W
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FAQ about Johnson Bayou fishing

the Johnson Bayou is a stream located in Harrison County, Mississippi, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°20′18.7″N 89°14′29.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Johnson Bayou 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.
The most common species in the Johnson Bayou are:
  • Black drum - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Alligator gar - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Red drum - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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