Fishing Enid Lake

AKA: Enid Reservoir

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Enid Lake, MS

Popular Fish Species Enid Lake, MS

Enid Lake Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Enid Lake is a popular bass fishing tournament lake with annual events held by local and state fishing organizations. Both weekend and tournament anglers are catching bass in good numbers. Recent results by bass fishing tournament participants, attest to the fact that fishing for largemouth bass has been quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 6 pounds being weighed in. A history of careful fisheries management by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has helped to maintain a thriving bass fishery. In Enid Lake, bass often move shallow and become fairly aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time.

Enid Lake Popular Fish - Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish Fishing

Enid Lake has held a dependable population of channel catfish for many years now. The typical fish are about 2 pounds, with larger ones caught frequently. For weekend anglers, most any rod and reel will work for catching channel catfish, as long as the line is strong enough. For serious catfish enthusiasts, using the right equipment enhances success, especially when you hook one of the big boys. A medium action, to medium-heavy action rod is ideal, in the 6' to 7' range. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with popular catfish baits on at least 10-pound line. Use sharp hooks with bait holders on the shank, or circle hooks for live bait. Night fishing for catfish often delivers better results than daytime fishing. Fishing for channel catfish is often most productive around any kind of structure in the area. In Spring channel catfish migrate toward incoming water, so stay up river away from the main lake. In early summer look for rocky banks, the bigger the rocks the better. In summer and winter deeper structure is where to look. The river end of the lake is often the area where the bigger catfish are caught. Road beds, creek channels and rocky points are all good places to begin.

Crappie Fishing

When fishing for crappie, light line and small hooks are key when fishing live or prepared baits. Crappie jigs are also productive her in a wide variety of colors. With a history of good crappie fishing, Enid Lake continues to impress crappie enthusiasts this year. The lake has healthy populations of both white crappie and black crappie. These two species typically tend to school separately. However, once located around cover, you may find that you catch both species, due to the fact they often share the same cover. Crappie fishing can be found in varying size schools, hanging around brush, vegetation, wood or other cover. Using a fish finder any time of year can help locate these crappie schools, which tend to stack vertically around cover. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels, especially areas with brush or timber in deeper water. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, redear sunfish and white bass at Enid Lake in Mississippi.

Along with top-notch fishing, excellent camping facilities draw campers to Enid Lake, a 28,000-acre reservoir in the north-central part of the state, at Enid. Anglers can fish for bass, crappie, catfish, sunfish and white bass in this fishery outlined with over fifty miles of shoreline.

Enid Lake is particularly famous for its excellent crappie fishing. Anglers fish the lake to catch black crappie and white crappie, which are both abundant in its waters. In addition to crappie, Enid Lake is also home to largemouth bass, another popular species among anglers. Bluegill, channel catfish, and various sunfish species are also present in the lake, providing additional options for anglers seeking different fishing experiences.

Crappie (Enid Lake is home of the world record white crappie) are top dogs here, bass run a close second, and all other species tie for third, with fishing great for all species. Fishing from the bank is an option at the campgrounds, parks and boat access areas. Boating access locations include Chickasaw Boat Ramp mid lake on the north side, McCrudy Point Boat Ramp in the northwest corner, Persimmon Hill Recreation Area in the southwest corner, and Water Valley Landing in the southeast section of the lake.

Primary fish species residing in Enid Lake

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Enid Lake Amenities

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

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Bynum Creek Recreation Area Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Cliff Finch Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Chickasaw Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Chickasaw Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

George P Cossar State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off County Road 248, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Long Branch Recreation Area Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off County Road 26, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Persimmon Hill Recreation Area Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off County Road 34, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Plum Point Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Plum Point Campground Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Wallace Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Enid Dam Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Water Valley Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Watervalley Boat Landing Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.