Date and Time Updated:
Species
SpeciesDetail
BassFishing has been fair. Focus fishing effort with soft plastics in a green/black/red coloration. Minnows also work well. Fishing should continue to pick up as more fish spawn.
CrappieFishing has been fair. Focus fishing effort with smaller jigs or minnows. Look for structure and do not be afraid to use a spray-on fish attractant. Fishing should continue to pick up as more fish spawn.
BreamFishing has been fair. Focus fishing effort near vegetation with small beetle spin or fis husing red worms, night crawlers, and crickets. Fishing should continue to pick up as more fish spawn.
CatfishFishing has been fair. Focus fishing effort on the bottom with red worms, liver, and other stink baits.
Special Fishing Regulations
SpeciesRegulation TypeLength To Release
Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth)Slot length limit16 to 22 inches
Crappie (combined black and white) No length limit
Catfish No legth limit
Creel Limits (per person, per day)
TypeAmountAdditional Information
Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth)7Anglers can harvest only one bass over 22 inches.
Crappie 9combined black and white)20 
Catfish10Creel 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 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

For additional information about Lake Tangipahoa, please call (601) 684-3938.

Lake Tangipahoa 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 Sheet

Fish attractors were added to the lake in January of 2016.

Below is a list of GPS coordinates for the fish attractors. 2016
N 31.175780W 90.524940N 31.177722W 90.530236
N 31.179185W 90.525205N 31.178409W 90.530591
N 31.177649W 90.526950N 31.174987W 90.526808
N 31.176931W 90.525986N 31.181449W 90.527224
N 31.181070W 90.529852N 31.181730W 90.529796
N 31.182028W 90.529053N 31.175112W 90.528012
N 31.176421W 90.530221N 31.175335W 90.529480
N 31.175282W 90.527562N 31.175844W 90.524267
N 31.175474W 90.530610N 31.180420W 90.525070
N 31.180090W 90.52973N 31.180370W 90.529694
N 31.179585W 90.529530N 31.180968W 90.524003
N 31.181600W 90.522561N 31.187168W 90.519987
N 31.175430W 90.525106N 31.174940W 90.526528
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