Date and Time Updated:
Species
SpeciesDetail
Largemouth BassBass fishing is good. Jerk baits and soft plastics are both good options right now as bass are moving shallow for the spawn.
CrappieCrappie fishing has picked up some recently. most fish being caught are in the 9-11: range. Jigs, minnows, and vertically jigged blade baits are all good options.
BreamBream fishing has been fair, but hasn't really taken off yet. Some quality redear can be caught tight lining worms along primary drop-offs and close to the creek channel.
CatfishNo current reports on catfish. Making long casts out from points with tight lined worms and/or liver will be the best technique to use.
Special Fishing Regulations
SpeciesRegulation TypeLength To Release
Catfish No legnth limit
Creel Limits (per person, per day)
TypeAmountAdditional Information
Catfish10Creel limit for all State Fishing and State Park Lakes
  • Only rod and reel or pole fishing is allowed on State Fishing 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.
  • Fishing is not allowed from courtesy piers adjacent to boat ramps. Night fishing is allowed from the bank or boats which are in compliance with state and Coast Guard regulations.

Fishing Creel Limits and Length Limits apply to all other fish species.

Additional Information

For information about Tippah County Lake, please call (662) 837-9850.

Tippah County 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. 

In January of 2020 and 2021, MDWFP personnel sank donated Christmas trees in Tippah Lake. The brush piles are a good way to upcycle leftover Christmas trees and create fishing hot spots.  Coordinates have been verified; be sure you enter the number in the proper format.  Coordinates marked with * are approximate due to a glitch in the GPS unit, but are close.  The coordinates are listed below:

2020

 34.7878, -88.9555

 34.7901, -88.9511

 34.7948, -88.9513

 34.7942, -88.9507

 34.7927, -88.9538

 34.7933, -88.9561

 34.7937, -88.9554

2021

 34.78833, -88.9552*

 34.78600, -88.95636*

 34.79345, -88.94978*

 34.79415, -88.95042

 34.79498, -88.95135

 34.79366, -88.95390

 34.79197, -88.95367