Mississippi Coldwater River

[MoSlabz]

Hey guys new to the forum! Glad to be apart of it. I do most of my crappie fishing at Reelfoot Lake. However, my mother and father in law live in Hernando. I visit there often since my mother in law watches my son a couple times a week. I recently read some
old threads about the Coldwater River access at HWY 51. I’m looking to get an update on this location and I am also wondering if you can get into some good bank fishing spots here? I don’t mind to strap on the muck boots and do some walking so keep that in mind. I have a boat and a kayak but I’m thinking this is going to be one of those deals where I want to get a quick fishing trip in and hopefully land some decent crappie from the bank. Thanks!

[Speck]

That is an awesome fishery when the water level is right. The place is flooded right now. they just opened the gates this week. On top of that, the Highway 51 bridge has been under construction for a few years now and still isn't open. Be sure to only keep fish over 12". I've been checked several times down there.

["G"]

Welcome aboard.....be sure to visit the MS board.....lots of information there.....and a good place to post your questions also.

[JonW]

Welcome! Not far from you. Always wanted to fish around 51 but usually just end up driving to Butla.

[MoSlabz]

Welcome! Not far from you. Always wanted to fish around 51 but usually just end up driving to Butla.

Well you’ll have to keep me posted if you ever decide to fish it. Heck.. maybe I’ll run into you out there sometime!

[KnightShadow10]

I think the 51 bridge just recently opened???

[canebreaker]

Coldwater 51 bridge was open the first of March. With the lake going as high as it did the roadway flooded between the bridge and Coldwater town.
I've never fished that area with water this high. The highest was when water was at the top of the 51 ramp and fished the grass along side the parking lot.
We'll be out in kayaks on my son's next off day. Give me a call and I'll fish/kayak with you.

[trypman1]

Welcome to the big show, The whole area around Butla is flooded bad.

[MoSlabz]

Coldwater 51 bridge was open the first of March. With the lake going as high as it did the roadway flooded between the bridge and Coldwater town.
I've never fished that area with water this high. The highest was when water was at the top of the 51 ramp and fished the grass along side the parking lot.
We'll be out in kayaks on my son's next off day. Give me a call and I'll fish/kayak with you.

yea man ide love too!

[MoSlabz]

Welcome to the big show, The whole area around Butla is flooded bad.

Yea I think I’ll try to monitor the water before I go. When the water does go down I’m kind of wondering if you can walk a good ways or do you have to stay by the bridge? If you have to stay by the bridge I may load up the yak to separate myself. Not crazy about overly populated places.