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
Catfish Lakes
Crappie Lakes
Sunfish & Perch Lakes
Striped Bass Lakes

Mississippi boasts a wide variety of fishing lakes, each offering unique fishing opportunities and species. The state is home to both warm water lakes and cold water lakes, providing anglers with diverse options for their fishing adventures.

Warm water lakes in Mississippi are known for their abundant populations of species such as largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, and sunfish. These lakes provide excellent conditions for warm water fish species to thrive, with water temperatures conducive to their growth and reproduction. Anglers can enjoy pursuing trophy-sized largemouth bass, filling their coolers with delicious crappie, or spending a relaxing day catching bluegill and sunfish. Some popular warm water lakes in Mississippi include Ross Barnett Reservoir, Grenada Lake, and Sardis Lake.

On the other hand, cold water lakes in Mississippi offer different fishing opportunities. These lakes are characterized by colder water temperatures and support species such as trout, walleye, and smallmouth bass. Cold water lakes provide a unique angling experience, particularly for those seeking trout fishing. Some of the cold water lakes in Mississippi, like Pickwick Lake and Arkabutla Lake, have designated areas stocked with trout during the cooler months, creating exciting fishing opportunities for anglers.

Whether you prefer the action-packed pursuit of largemouth bass in warm water lakes or the challenge of trout fishing in cold water lakes, Mississippi's fishing lakes offer something for every angler. With a variety of species and diverse fishing environments, anglers can enjoy year-round fishing adventures in the beautiful lakes of Mississippi.

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.