Guide To The Best Fishing Lakes In Mississippi

Top places to fish for bass, catfish, crappie and more in MS.

Arkabutla Lake, Barnett Reservoir, Grenada Reservoir, Pickwick Lake and Sardis Lake are the most popular places for fishing in Mississippi, offering anglers the chance to pursue a variety of fish species.

Bass Lakes

Aberdeen Lake, Arkabutla Lake, Barnett Reservoir, Enid Lake, Grenada Reservoir, Okatibbee Lake, Pickwick Lake and Sardis Lake are considered the best options for largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass. More...

Catfish Lakes

Aberdeen Lake, Arkabutla Lake, Barnett Reservoir, Grenada Reservoir, Lake Bogue Homa, Pickwick Lake and Sardis Lake are favorite options for channel, blue and flathead catfish. More...

Crappie Lakes

Aberdeen Lake, Arkabutla Lake, Barnett Reservoir, Enid Lake, Grenada Reservoir, Lake Bogue Homa, Lake Washington, Okatibbee Lake, Pickwick Lake and Sardis Lake are the most popular for black and white crappie. More...

Sunfish & Panfish Lakes

Arkabutla Lake, Barnett Reservoir, Grenada Reservoir, Lake Claude Bennett, Pickwick Lake, Sardis Lake and Tippah County Lake are popular spots to fish for bluegill, bream, perch and other sunfish. More...

Striped Bass Lakes

Barnett Reservoir, Eagle Lake, Lake Washington and Pickwick Lake are the best options for striped bass and/or hybrid striped bass. More...

Visit the Mississippi fishing page for links to information covering a wide variety of fish species and destinations in the state. Visit the Mississippi map to identify your best route to these top fishing locations. Look to our sister site for additional information about boating in MS at many of the most popular destinations in the state.

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