Hancock County · stream · order 5 river · ~109 cfs typical
Rotten Bayou
Rotten 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
98°
78°
11 mph
16%
Sat
Overcast
96°
81°
14 mph
15%
Sun
Storms
87°
76°
10 mph
47%
→ 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
- Cutoff Lake1.7 mi
- Bayou Talla1.9 mi
- Bayou Lacroix2.5 mi
- Umbrella Bayou2.4 mi
- Bayou La Terre2.6 mi
- Edwards Bayou3.7 mi
- Watts Bayou3.7 mi
- Mill Creek3.5 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.
Rotten Bayou fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rotten 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 Rotten Bayou?+
Rotten Bayou is a stream in Hancock County, Mississippi. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.