Tallahala Creek
Tallahala Creek
- Boat Ramps
- 2
- Access Points
- 2
- Species
- 18
Tallahala Creek is a scenic stream that winds approximately 120 miles through eastern Mississippi, beginning in the backwoods of Jasper County between Montrose and Rose Hill before emptying into the Leaf River near Mahned. This waterway offers diverse fishing opportunities with varying water characteristics throughout its length. The creek features a mix of slow-moving bayou-like sections and exciting stretches with rapids, making it an attractive destination for anglers seeking both peaceful fishing and more dynamic water conditions. The southern portions of Tallahala Creek are the most navigable for fishing, with a combination of deep fishing holes, sandbars, and gravel bars creating excellent habitat for a variety of fish species.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Tallahala Creek and what's needed to catch them.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
Dollar Sunfish
Lepomis marginatus
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
Grass Pickerel
Esox americanus
Green Sunfish
Lepomis cyanellus
Highfin Carpsucker
Carpiodes velifer
Longear Sunfish
Lepomis megalotis
Orangespotted Sunfish
Lepomis humilis
Redear Sunfish
Lepomis microlophus
Redspotted Sunfish
Lepomis miniatus
Shadow Bass
Ambloplites ariommus
Spotted Bass
Micropterus punctulatus
Spotted Sucker
Minytrema melanops
Warmouth Sunfish
Lepomis gulosus
Yellow Bullhead
Ameiurus natalis
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Tallahala Creek. 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 Tallahala Creek
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.
Mississippi licenses and regulations
Mississippi 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.
Mississippi Fishing License
Resident - Each resident of the State of Mississippi ages sixteen (16) through sixty-four (64), fishing in the fresh or marine waters of Mississippi, including lakes and reservoirs but NOT to include privately owned ponds and streams, shall be required to buy a fishing license. A saltwater license is required south of U. S. Highway 90 and a freshwater or saltwater license is valid between I-10 and U. S. Highway 90. Saltwater license is not valid north of I-10. Any person sixty-five (65) or older, or any person otherwise exempted from obtaining a freshwater fishing license, must have documentation with him/her at all times while fishing as described in Exemptions. All non-resident anglers, except minors under the age of sixteen (16), are required to obtain a fishing license while fishing in the fresh or marine waters of the State of Mississippi.
Mississippi 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.
Mississippi Stream Access Laws
Mississippi waterways with a long history of public use or a mean annual flow of at least 100 cfs are considered navigable and open to public recreation. The public may use surfaces and streambeds, regardless of ownership, up to the high watermark.
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