Yalobusha River

Boat Ramps: 5
Access Points: 5
Species: 27

The Yalobusha River is a significant waterway flowing through Mississippi, known for its diverse fish population and varied fishing opportunities. Located in Grenada County, this river offers anglers a chance to catch several game fish species in different settings, from the slower-moving sections to areas near the Grenada Dam. The river serves as a tributary to larger water systems and provides year-round fishing opportunities with seasonal variations in catch success. Whether you're targeting bass, catfish, or other species, the Yalobusha River's accessible waters make it an attractive destination for both local and visiting anglers.

Mississippi licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Yalobusha River and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Alligator Gar

Atractosteus spatula

Bigmouth Buffalo

Ictiobus cyprinellus

Black Bullhead

Ameiurus melas

Blue Catfish

Ictalurus furcatus

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

Dollar Sunfish

Lepomis marginatus

Flathead Catfish

Pylodictis olivaris

Flier

Centrarchus macropterus

Freshwater Drum

Aplodinotus grunniens

Grass Pickerel

Esox americanus

Green Sunfish

Lepomis cyanellus

Highfin Carpsucker

Carpiodes velifer

Longnose Gar

Lepisosteus osseus

Orangespotted Sunfish

Lepomis humilis

Paddlefish

Polyodon spathula

Redear Sunfish

Lepomis microlophus

Shortnose Gar

Lepisosteus platostomus

Smallmouth Buffalo

Ictiobus bubalus

Spotted Gar

Lepisosteus oculatus

Warmouth Sunfish

Lepomis gulosus

White Bass

Morone chrysops

White Crappie

Pomoxis annularis

Yellow Bullhead

Ameiurus natalis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Yalobusha 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 Yalobusha 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.

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.

Learn more

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.

Learn more

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.

Learn more

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.

Learn more

Take Yalobusha 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 Yalobusha River to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Yalobusha River to find where and when fish are biting for you.

Get the onWater Fish app

Free on iOS and Android