Brookhaven / West Fork Accesson Bogue Chitto River
Subsurface patterns are key as water temperatures cool
- 01Subsurface patterns are key as water temperatures cool.
- 02Predatory species like bass, crappie, and pickerel will be targeting baitfish and crayfish.
- 03Panfish, catfish, and carp will remain active, feeding on worms, grubs, and smaller invertebrates.
- 04Look for topwater action on warmer, overcast days, especially in calmer sections of the river.
- 05Focus efforts on deeper runs, structure, and areas with submerged vegetation where fish will hold.
What to tie on at Brookhaven / West Fork Access
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Squirmy Wormy
Aquatic worms are a consistent food source year-round, and this pattern is particularly effective after fall rains or flow fluctuations that wash worms into the river.
Buy at AmazonPrince Nymph
A year-round general attractor nymph that is effective in all water types for Bluegill and other panfish, mimicking a variety of aquatic insects.
Buy at AmazonBlack Woolly Bugger (Bass)
The black silhouette and marabou movement are highly effective for triggering strikes from lethargic bass in cold water when stripped slowly or dead-drifted.
Clouser Minnow (Bass)
Weighted eyes allow this fly to reach the deep wintering holes where river bass congregate. Chartreuse and white is a standard for stained river conditions.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive) (Bass)
A classic and highly versatile streamer, the olive Woolly Bugger imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for bass, sunfish, and crappie in cooling fall waters.
Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive)
Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids in cooling fall waters, enticing strikes from larger, lethargic predatory fish.
Crayfish (Fly) (Olive/Rust)
Crayfish are a primary food source for many warmwater species in rocky river environments, making this a crucial subsurface pattern in the fall.
Mop Fly
This general grub/larvae imitation is a reliable food source for a wide range of warmwater species throughout the fall, making it effective for putting fish in the net.
Clouser Minnow (Bass) (Chartreuse/White)
A universal baitfish imitation, this pattern is effective year-round for predatory warmwater species, which actively feed on juvenile fish in river environments during fall.
Mississippi season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.