Okhissa Lake fishing
Okhissa Lake
Aside from fishing, visitors can also enjoy other outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and camping at the nearby state park.
When it comes to fishing tips, using live bait or soft plastic lures near weed beds or drop-offs is often successful for catching largemouth bass. For crappie, try fishing around brush piles or submerged structures using small jigs or minnows. Catfish can be caught using cut bait or stinkbaits near deep holes or rocky areas.
The best time to visit Okhissa Lake for fishing is during the spring and early summer months, from April to June, when the water temperature ranges from 60-70°F. This is when the largemouth bass are most active and feeding heavily before the hotter summer months.
Overall, Okhissa Lake offers a great fishing experience with plenty of opportunities to catch a variety of fish species while enjoying the beautiful scenery and outdoor activities in the area.
What's biting at Okhissa Lake
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Okhissa Lake -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Homochitto River At Eddiceton | 381 cfs | → |
| Homochitto River At Rosetta | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Nr Woodville | 170 cfs | → |
| Tickfaw River At Liverpool | 115 cfs | → |
| Tangipahoa River At Osyka | 185 cfs | → |
| Amite River Near Darlington | 880 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Reservoirs
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Okhissa Lake as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Okhissa Lake
What fish species are found at Okhissa Lake?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Okhissa Lake -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Okhissa Lake.
How do I get to Okhissa Lake?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Okhissa Lake.