Fishing At Arkabutla Lake

AKA: Arkabutla Reservoir

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, longear sunfish, redear sunfish, warmouth and white bass at Arkabutla Lake in Mississippi.

Known locally as a crappie fishing paradise, Arkabutla Lake is a 33,000-acre lake in the northwest corner of the state. Anglers will find 130 miles of shoreline to explore in search of bass, catfish, crappie, bream sunfish and white bass. Pleasant Hill Public Use Area includes a boat launch ramp, parking and access to the shoreline for fishing from the bank. Numerous other spots around the lake have access for bank fishing and portage of car-top boats, canoes and kayaks. The upper, backwater regions of the lake are strewn with brush providing ideal cover for bass, crappie, sunfish and baitfish. When water temperatures are comfortable for the fish, these are a great place to find both quantity and quality. Area parks and campgrounds are also options for fishing from the bank.

Primary fish species residing in Arkabutla Lake

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Arkabutla Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Bayou Point Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Bayou Point Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Hernando Point Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Hernando Point Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

North Abutment Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Arkabutla Dam Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

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