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Pearl River

Boat Ramps
25
Access Points
25
Species
46

The Pearl River offers a rewarding and diverse fishing experience for anglers of all skill levels. Flowing through Mississippi and Louisiana, this river system is characterized by its cypress-tupelo swamps, hardwood forests, and marsh habitats in the southern reaches. A significant waterway in the Gulf Coastal Plain, the Pearl River provides anglers with opportunities to catch a variety of gamefish throughout the year. With hot, humid summers and mild winters, the Pearl River's scenic natural areas create a tranquil fishing environment with excellent access through boat ramps and fishing piers. This guide will help you navigate this productive fishery and understand its unique characteristics.


Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Pearl River. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Know where you can legally fish on Pearl River

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Louisiana licenses and regulations

Louisiana Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Louisiana Fishing License

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Louisiana Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Louisiana Stream Access Laws

The beds and bottoms of all navigable waters and the banks or shores of bays, arms of the sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and navigable lakes belong to the state of Louisiana, and the policy of this state is hereby declared to be that these lands and water bottoms, hereinafter referred to as ‘public lands’, shall be protected, administered, and conserved to best ensure full public navigation, fishery, recreation, and other interests

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Take Pearl River with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

  • Use the map without signal

    Download the map around Pearl River to use it offline when coverage drops.

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    Keep a private fishing journal for Pearl River to find where and when fish are biting for you.

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Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)

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PEARL RIVER AT HWY 25 AT JACKSON, MS

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