Alert
Natchez State Park Lake is closed to the public for repairs at this time.
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Special fishing Regulations
Special fishing Regulations
| Species | Regulation Type | Length To Release |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted, and smallmouth) | Slot length limit | 18 to 22 inches |
| Catfish | No length limit |
Creel Limits (per person, per day)
Creel Limits (per person, per day)
| Type | Amount | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bass (combined largemouth) | 7 | Anglers can harvest only one bass over 22 inches |
| Catfish | 10 | Creel limit for all State Fishing and State Park Lakes |
- No trot lines, set lines, jug fishing, or commercial gears are permitted on State Park Lakes .
- Night fishing (from 30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise) will be permitted from the shore or from boats which are in compliance with State and Coast Guard regulations. Only idle speed and trolling motors may be used at night.
- Only rod and reel or pole fishing is allowed on State Park Lakes except that carp, gar, buffalo, and bowfin may be taken by use of a bow and arrow at night only after purchasing a valid permit for fishing and/or boating. No other gear is allowed at these lakes.
Additional Information
Additional Information
For information about Natchez State Park, please call (601) 442-2658.
Natchez State Park Lake Depth Map
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Fisheries Biologists use various sampling methods to assess the fish populations in the State’s waters. Sampling results for selected water bodies are summarized in Reel Facts Sheets.
Fish attractors were added in several locations in February 2015. Be sure your GPS is set to read decimal degrees (shown below) and not degrees-minutes-seconds when attempting to locate the attractors. Coordinates and a map are shown below:
| Coordinates Below | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| N 31.595850 | W 91.203029 | N 31.597647 | W 91.203667 |
| N 31.594941 | W 91.203450 | N 31.592900 | W 91.205240 |
| N 31.590913 | W 91.204257 | N 31.590750 | W 91.205380 |
| N 31.589594 | W 91.208455 | N 31.589594 | W 91.208955 |
| N 31.589594 | W 91.208455 | N 31.589842 | W 91.208350 |
| N 31.590028 | W 91.208074 | N 31.593749 | W 91.208157 |
| N 31.594715 | W 91.209512 | N 31.598284 | W 91.211600 |
| N 31.599235 | W 91.211145 | N 31.598431 | W 91.207810 |
| N 31.598215 | W 91.206750 | N 31.591195 | W 91.204700 |
| N 31.591075 | W 91.204900 | N 31.591390 | W 91.204935 |
| N 31.596840 | W 91.203330 | ||