New to the Lake

[mississipi]

I am retired, live in nc and plan to striper fish this year at SML.  I have fished there only a few times many years ago. I am hoping to start out near Penhook as that is the closest ramp to me. Can bait be found in that area? Do I need to put out a light to find bait? Any help would be greatly appreciated as I am starting out with almost zero knowledge of the lake. Thanks

[CorneliaGale]

Welcome to the forum, I am sure you should be able to find bait in that area. As soon as some of the guys that fish Blackwater area check in they should be able to give areas that they find bait. If you have a dock, a light sure helps.
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