The Pascagoula River is a pristine waterway in Mississippi, renowned for being the largest undammed river in the contiguous United States. Flowing freely for approximately 80 miles from the confluence of the Leaf and Chickasawhay rivers to the Gulf of Mexico, this river system represents one of the finest natural areas remaining in Mississippi. The watershed is approximately 72% forested and 21% agricultural with large areas of bottomland forest still intact along the river. The Pascagoula features diverse habitats from freshwater sections in the upper portions to brackish, tidally-influenced marshes near its mouth, creating a unique ecosystem that supports an extensive variety of fish species. With numerous oxbow lakes including Dead River, McCrae Dead River, Big Lake, and Caswell Lake, the river offers anglers diverse fishing environments and opportunities throughout the year.