Lake Geiger

Geiger Lake is a 225-acre lake located in Forrest County off Hwy 49, 10 miles south of Hattiesburg, MS at Paul B. Johnson State Park. It is a popular destination for crappie fishermen and recreational boaters.

Address: 319 Geiger Lake Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 582-7721

For more information about fees, amenities, activities, camping, and lodging visit the Paul B. Johnson State Park page.

Fishing Report - Updated 5/28/24

SpeciesDetail
BassFishing has been good. Focus fishing effort with soft plastics in a green/black/red coloration. Try out worms or flukes. Topwater may also work well in the mornings.
Crappie Fishing has been slow. Focus fishing effort with soft plastics in a green/black/red coloration. Minnows and spinner baits also work well. A spray-on fish attractant is also helpful because a large part of the crappie’s predatory instinct is scent driven.
BreamFishing has been good. Focus fishing effort near vegetation with small beetle spin or fish using redworms, nightcrawlers, and crickets. They have just started bedding.
Catfish Fishing has been fair. Focus fishing effort on the bottom with red worms, liver, and other stink baits.
Geiger Lake Special Regulations and Creel Limits

Special Fishing Regulations

SpeciesTypeLength to Release
Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth)slot limit18"-22"
Catfish No length limit

Creel Limits

TypeAmountAdditional Information
Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth)10Anglers can harvest only one bass over 22 inches
Catfish10Creel limit for all State Fishing and State Park Lakes

Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species

Lake Regulations

  • No trotlines, set lines, jug fishing, or commercial gears are permitted on state park lakes .
  • Night fishing (from 30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise) will be permitted from the shore or from boats which are in compliance with State and Coast Guard regulations. Only idle speed and trolling motors may be used at night.
  • Only rod and reel or pole fishing is allowed on State Park Lakes except that carp, gar, buffalo, and bowfin may be taken by use of a bow and arrow at night only after purchasing a valid permit for fishing and/or boating. No other gear is allowed at these lakes.
Paul B Johnson Bass
Paul B Johnson Bass

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