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Blue catfish

20 in Β· 3 lb

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Channel catfish

14 in Β· 1 lb

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Channel catfish

13 in Β· 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

19 in Β· 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

15 in Β· 2 lb

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Channel catfish

15 in Β· 1 lb

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General info

Short Branch is a stream located in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, and Blue catfish.

Location

34Β°49β€²26.4β€³N 89Β°50β€²37.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Short Branch, 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 species as of June 26, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the Short Branch is a stream located in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States. Its coordinates are:
34Β°49β€²26.4β€³N 89Β°50β€²37.3β€³W
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