Guide To The Best Bass Fishing Lakes In Mississippi
Fish for spotted, smallmouth and largemouth bass in MS lakes.
Bass Fishing Lakes In Mississippi

Lots of Mississippi fishing waters contain bass. Ponds, rivers and all sizes of lakes are apt to have bass swimming in them. Visit the Bass Knowledge Center for valuable information about bass and bass fishing. All the major lakes in MS have a healthy population of bass, including Aberdeen Lake, Arkabutla Lake, Barnett Reservoir, Bay Springs Lake, Columbus Lake, Enid Lake, Grenada Reservoir, Lake Beulah, Lake Bogue Homa, Lake Washington, Lake Whittington, Moon Lake, Okatibbee Lake, Pickwick Lake, Sardis Lake and Tunica Lake.
Bass In Mississippi
Largemouth bass
World record: 22 lbs 4 oz
State Record: 18.15 lbs
Smallmouth bass
World record: 11 lbs 15 oz
State Record: 7 lbs 15 oz
Spotted bass
World record: 9 lbs 8 oz
State Record: 8 lbs 2 oz
Click the images and links above for species details.
Top 5 Bass Fishing Lures For Mississippi
When bass are shallow, spinnerbaits, crankbaits and top water lures are the most productive. As they move deeper, worms and jigs are among the top producers.
Mississippi State Record Bass
The state record largemouth bass came from Natchez State Park Lake.
The state record smallmouth bass came from Pickwick Lake, in the Yellow Creek Arm.
The state record spotted bass was caught out of a farm pond.

Bass are one of the most sought after of all the game fish. Its appeal spans cultures, age groups and genders to tap on the heart strings of anglers everywhere. Join us in our endeavor to offer information about bass fishing on your favorite bass lake in Mississippi. Understanding the primary seasonal movements of smallmouth bass and largemouth bass is key to locating them on local lakes in the Magnolia State.
Bass fishing basics video.

Catch big bass!
Learn the secrets of the pros and apply them to your local bass fishing waters.
Bass fishing information by state.
The lifecycle of bass
The more you know about the seasonal migration of bass, the more likely you are to be looking in the right area next time you visit Mississippi bass fishing lakes. Visit the bass fishing page for more in-depth information about bass activities.
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