Hancock County · stream · order 4 river · ~6 cfs typical
Cowan Bayou
Cowan Bayou is a stream in Hancock County, Mississippi. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Mississippi's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
97°
78°
12 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
97°
79°
18 mph
11%
Sun
Drizzle
88°
80°
16 mph
50%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Old Pearl River1.1 mi
- Whites Bayou1.5 mi
- Pate Bayou1.5 mi
- East Middle River2.0 mi
- Middle River2.0 mi
- Kopman Bayou2.5 mi
- Mulatto Bayou2.6 mi
- West Middle River2.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MS regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cowan Bayou fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cowan Bayou?+
Yes — Mississippi requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Cowan Bayou?+
Cowan Bayou is a stream in Hancock County, Mississippi. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.