Homochitto River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Mississippi, United States

67 catches

Logged catches

Top fish species at Homochitto River

Channel catfish

Blue catfish

Shortnose gar

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Homochitto River fishing reports

White bullhead

13 in · 3 lb

Channel catfish

length · weight

Channel catfish

length · weight

White bass

length · weight

Freshwater drum

length · weight

White bullhead

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Fishing regulations at Homochitto River, MS

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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.

Local laws and licenses

Mississippi fishing license

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

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

Blue catfish

Regulation boundaryMississippi State Waters

Additional information

Edibility

Very good

Synonyms

Ictalurus furcatus

Local laws and licenses

Mississippi fishing license

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FAQ about Homochitto River fishing

📍 Where is the Homochitto River located?

the Homochitto River is a stream located in Wilkinson County, Mississippi, United States. It is also intersecting with Adams County, Mississippi. Its coordinates are:

31°19′54.5″N 91°21′37.5″W

🎣 Where on the Homochitto River is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on the Homochitto River 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 Homochitto River?

The most common species in the Homochitto River are:

Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Blue catfish - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
Shortnose gar - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Homochitto River fishing reports?

The latest Homochitto River fishing reports are:

@ashtonturner8817 reported a nice White bullhead.
@Andrea_Tomecko reported a nice Channel catfish.
@Andrea_Tomecko reported a nice Channel catfish.
@Andrea_Tomecko reported a nice White bass.
@Andrea_Tomecko reported a nice Freshwater drum.

🗓️ What species are in season at the Homochitto River right now?

According to fishing regulations at the Homochitto River, 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 Homochitto River?

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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Homochitto River

Top fish species at Homochitto River

Homochitto River fishing reports

General info

Location

Fishing regulations at Homochitto River, MS

Regulations for top species

Channel catfish

Blue catfish

Other fishing waters nearby

Cities nearby

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