Blue Crab Island - Mississippi
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       In this weather your best bet at getting a good catch is fishing very early in the morning and late in the evening, when the sun is low enough and fish are most active.  Late evening is the best time for fishing in this weather. Keep in mind that twilight is considered the best time for going after a range of fish species, such as Crappie, Channel Catfish, Walleye and many others.  In such weather fish are less active in the morning with their activity gradually growing as the day moves on, reaching its peak late in the evening.    |
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Situated just off the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, in the state’s southernmost region along the Gulf of Mexico, the Blue Crab Island is a true nature’s jewel and fascinating angling destination unlike any other in North America! This tropical oasis gets its name from an abundance of crab species that inhabit the islands brackish sea waters, thus attracting countless predatory fish to feast on their delicious meat. Indeed, if the Blue Crab Island’s beauty of late summer mystique and the moist freshness signalling the end of the rain season, along with the local mangrove trees and sawgrass thickets don’t make you forget about your hectic city life - nothing will.
The island’s exotic terrain feasts the eye to a coastline cut by numerous intricate channels within a splendid saltwater delta, that offers magnificent opportunities for recreational fishing. Blue Crab Island’s slow current with dense aquatic vegetation make it a comfortable habitat and spawning place for a wide array of fish species lurking all around: from saltwater Permit and Bonefish, Tarpon and Striped Bass, Snook and Red Drum, to everyone’s favorite freshwater Largemouth and Speckled Peacock Bass, a native of the South American rainforest rivers that was introduced to this island some time ago. Just the place to go on a thrilling boat adventure, feeling like a daring explorer of centuries past!
Licenses
 Basic License Available from level 54 |
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Starting points
Mangrove Sunset
There’s hardly a better spot for enjoying the magnificent Mississippi sunset on the entire Blue Crab Island than this peaceful fishing location! Situated atop a lovely wooden dock and overlooking the breathtaking saltwater delta, this spectacular area has a view that’s outlined by dense mangrove trees against an enchanting background of late summer sky! But what makes this marvelous fishing spot particularly attractive, is the abundance of fish species like Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, and Red Drum — all just waiting to bite!
The Bass Base
This amazing fishing area on a small wooden platform is probably your best angling base to enjoy a day of catching some Bass! Be it Speckled, Largemouth or Butterfly Peacock Bass you’re after — this is the place to go! These fellows will be hiding among the dense mangrove roots, old tree stumps and sunken logs that are scattered throughout this freshwater area, so make sure to fish closer to the wooden debris! Indeed, no better place to hunt for Bass, as you relax amidst the aquatic splendour, surrounded by enchanting views and dense thickets of black mangrove forests.
Competitions
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Speckled Peacock Bass | Welcome to the Mighty Three angling competition that’s all about catching every angler’s dream fish — Speckled Peacock Bass — the largest, most powerful and most aggressive of the Cichlidae family! Hosted in Mississippi, the charismatic state of blooming magnolias and heartwarming hospitality, this exciting competitive event will take place on none other than the idyllic Blue Crab Island, just off the coast in the Gulf of Mexico!
Test your abilities and use your sharpest skills along with any tackle of choice as you race against other anglers to score the most points by landing THREE largest Speckled Bass in your Keepnet by the end of the competition! Good luck and tight lines! |
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Saltwater Giants | Hello to all anglers, and welcome to Fishing Planet’s first ever saltwater competition! Hosted on the beautiful Blue Crab Island in the Gulf of Mexico, just off the coast of Mississippi, this thrilling fishing battle will require all of your angling skills and potential, folks! What you’ll be up against, is some of the largest and most aggressive saltwater fish species that inhabit the idyllic waters around Blue Crab Island - because SIZE MATTERS and only TROPHY and UNIQUE forms of saltwater giants count. So just make sure to land the largest specimen of all the fish listed as saltwater species to become the Saltwater Giant Conqueror! |
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Bass | Do you want to compete with the best masters of spinning fishing? Take part in this competition at Blue Crab Island, where the exotic landscape is criss-crossed with canals perfect for fishing. Don’t forget to bring your spinning gear and favorite boat to catch all forms of Bass. Landing the biggest fish will increase your chances of winning. Remember, in order for your catch to be counted, you must reach the finish point before scoring time runs out! |
Tournaments
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All predators | This summer will be real hot, and we are not talking about the weather! Wait until you find yourself in the heat of our predators boat contest! If you miss the thrill of active fishing, get your tackle ready and join the Fishing Planet Boat Series Tournament! The contest will last for a whole week taking place at the waterways of the US, Germany and Russia. The winner will receive excellent prizes including Credits, BaitCoins and unique items. That’s in addition to universal recognition and - wait for it - the very real X-Series Bass Boat for top three Champions! Grab your spinning or casting rod, and show those Basses, Pikes, Carps and Zanders who is the real predator in the pond! Remember that we’ll only count fish caught from a boat. You will be up against the best anglers, so be sure to give your best effort. Are you ready to become a Champion? Then take it away! |
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Bass family | The World Series continues! Welcome to the World Bass Tour, the tournament where players compete in catching all kinds of Bass!
This exciting event full of drive and competitive enthusiasm will encourage you to prove your skills in a fierce struggle in your favorite locations in Fishing Planet! You’ll pass Florida, Louisiana, and Bolivia on your way to Semi-Finals in Brazil's Amazonian Maze, where the best of the best will fight for a spot in the Finals, taking place on Blue Crab Island in Mississippi! Only a true Bass fishing expert will earn the title of Champion in the name of glory, recognition, and valuable prizes! |
Resident species
American Gizzard Shad
Common Trophy Unique
Bigmouth Buffalo
Common Trophy Unique
Black Drum
Common Trophy Unique
Bluegill
Common Trophy
Bonefish
Common Trophy Unique
Bowfin
Common Trophy
Brown Bullhead Catfish
Common Trophy
Butterfly Peacock Bass
Common Trophy Unique
Channel Catfish
Common
Common Snook
Common Trophy Unique
Gafftopsail Catfish
Common Trophy Unique
Golden Shiner
Common
Largemouth Bass
Common Trophy Unique
Longnose Gar
Common Trophy Unique
Oscar
Common Trophy
Permit
Common Trophy Unique
Red Drum
Common Trophy Unique
Redear Sunfish
Common Trophy
Shoal Bass
Common Trophy Unique
Southern Flounder
Common Trophy Unique
Speckled Peacock Bass
Common Trophy Unique
Striped Bass
Common Trophy Unique
Tarpon
Common Trophy Unique
Warmouth
Common Trophy