Fishing Sardis Lake
AKA: Sardis Reservoir
Popular Fish Species Sardis Lake, MS
Crappie Fishing
Black and white crappie both reside in Sardis Lake providing very good crappie fishing, due in part to a 12" minimum size limit. Trolling small crankbaits around submerged brush and cover is a very productive way to load up on "slabs" at Sardis. Crappie fishing is on the rise and they can be found in sizeable schools. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate brush and vegetation. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water.
Largemouth Bass Fishing
Sardis Lake continues to deliver great catches of largemouth bass this year. Results by locals, and many bass fishing tournaments, attest that fishing for largemouth bass has been as good as advertised. Thorough fisheries management by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has maintained a quality bass fishery for some time now. Generally speaking, when the bite is good bass often move shallow and become fairly aggressive. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good weapons. In winter, spend your time fishing Sardis Lake on deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time. Fishing for largemouth bass is good here is year round. Spotted bass also reside here in fewer numbers.
White Bass Fishing
After numerous years of successful spawning, white bass are flourishing in Sardis Lake. With no size or quantity limit on Sardis Lake, anglers should expect some great fishing this year. White bass are aggressive, hard-fighting and just plain fun to catch. When fishing for white bass, the average fish is typically in the one- to two-pound range. These schooling fish tend to roam around the lake looking for ideal water conditions and baitfish. Look for them to generally be in 15 to 35 feet of water, whether they are hovering around the bottom or swimming in open water. Fish finders are the best way to locate big schools of white bass. In spring, once the water temperature rises into the mid sixties, they move shallow into the backs of coves and creek channels to spawn. At this time anglers can fish from shore and often do quite well. Use lures that imitate baitfish, including small crankbaits, small jerkbaits, jigs and spoons.
Sardis Lake Fishing Video
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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and white bass at Sardis Lake in Mississippi.
Sardis Lake, located in the northern part of Mississippi, is a popular fishing destination that offers a variety of fishing opportunities. Spanning across 98,520 acres, this large reservoir attracts anglers from near and far. The lake is located in the Holly Springs National Forest, providing a serene and picturesque backdrop for fishing enthusiasts.
Black crappie and white crappie are highly sought after by anglers due to their tasty flesh and abundance in the lake. Largemouth bass and spotted bass are also abundant here. Bluegill, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, white bass, and sunfish are other popular fish species found in Sardis Lake.
Shoreline fishing is popular here as well as fishing from canoes, kayaks, and fishing boats. If your interest is water sports, bring or rent a pleasure boat or a pontoon boat. There are boat launch ramps, campgrounds and parks with access for fishing from the bank. Campgrounds, stores and restaurants are all close by to enhance your boating or fishing trip.
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Sardis Lake Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
John Kyle State Park Campground - 662 563-4936
Clear Creek Campground - 662 563-4531
Wyatt's Crossing Campground - 979 676-4191
Rebel RV Park - 662 380-0997
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Contact Information
John Kyle State Park Campground
27550 MS-315
Sardis, MS 38666
662 563-4936
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