Date and Time Updated:

Alert

For daily temperature, water level, and release you can call the automated report at (6010 626-8431.

Species
SpeciesDetail
Largemouth BassBass fishing has been fair. Try targeting largemouth bass around points and ledges in 3 to 6 feet of water. Bass are likely to be holding off the rocks on the dam and Centerhill Marin Road. Target these fish with crank baits and texas rigged creature baits. Creek channels above Centerhill Marin Road are also good locations to fish. Fish along the edges with senkos and spinner baits.
CrappieCrappie fishing has been good. Water is in the grass and fish are being caught from the grass ougt to 12 foot. Trolling has been effective in 10-15 foot of water. Crappie were being caught on orange and orange/green jigs and live minnows.
BreamBream fishing ahs been slow. Try targeting bream around laydowns, brush piles, or any structures in the lake such as piers with red worms or crickets.
CatfishCatfishing has been slow. Try tight lining for catfish. Anglers have had success on the flats with kool-aid soaked chicken and livers.
Creel Limits (per person, per day)
TypeAmountAdditional Information
   

 

Statewide creel and size limits apply to all fish species.

Additional Information

 

For daily temperature, water level, and release you can call the automated report at (601) 626-8431 option 3.

Okatibbee Reservoir 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

GPS locations of structure that was added Feb. of 2016.
N 32.50402W 88.79859N 32.50669W 88.79920
N 32.50374W 88.79904N 32.50731W 88.79954
N 32.50388W 88.79893N 32.50788W 88.79963
N 32.50162W 88.79910N 32.50779W 88.79923
N 32.50196W 88.79867N 32.50769W 88.79933
N 32.50220W 88.79879N 32.49845W 88.80088
N 32.50301W 88.79099N 32.49870W 88.80081
N 32.50308W 88.79082N 32.49809W 88.80085
N 32.50379W 88.79163N 32.49726W 88.80051
N 32.49809W 88.80085N 32.49684W 88.80071
N 32.49736W 88.80036N 32. 49703W 88.80061
GPS Locations of structure that was sadded Feb 2017
N 32.50385W 88.79848N 32.50542W 88.79883
N 32.50688W 88.79911N 32.50491W 88.79847
N 32.50631W 88.79948N 32.50362W 88.79835
N 32.50583W 88.79966N 32.50378W 88.79896
N 32.80583W 88.79906N 32.50326W 88.79865
N 32.50564W 88.79934N 32.50301W 88.78949
N 32.50534W 88.79861