Fishing near Hattiesburg, MS

Nearest public waters

Straight-line distance from Hattiesburg. Tap a water for its spot profile.

WaterStateDistanceType
Ross Barnett Reservoir
Largemouth bass.
MS85 mireservoir
Lake Pontchartrain
Speckled trout and redfish.
LA89 milake
Mississippi RiverMS116 miriver
Gulf Coast (Orange Beach)
Red snapper and inshore species.
AL123 micoast
Alabama River
Catfish and bass.
AL150 miriver
Grand Isle
Redfish and speckled trout.
LA153 micoast
Grenada Lake
Crappie.
MS173 milake
Toledo Bend Reservoir
Top bass fishery (shared with TX).
LA225 mireservoir

All waters in MS

MS license & regulations

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP)

  • Resident annual: verify locally
  • Non-resident annual: verify locally
  • Source: verify locally — see Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) current license fees and regulations.

Full MS regulations →

Species nearby

Largemouth BassCrappieSpeckled TroutRed DrumCatfishWalleyeRed Snapper

Distances are straight-line estimates from the city center for planning only. Confirm public access, boat launches, and local rules with the managing agency before you travel.