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The boat ramp is closed to all traffic at this time due to required repairs. The lake level has been dropped to facilitate the repairs. At the current lake level there is little to no bank fishing access. 


Fishing Report

Lake Claude Bennett - 11/22/2023 8:40:13 AM
Species Detail
Largemouth Bass No report due to low water level and limited angler access.
Crappie No report due to low water level and limited angler access.
Bream No report due to low water level and limited angler access.
Catfish No report due to low water level and limited angler access.

Temperature:                 Visibility: 

Below: Here's a nice crappie caught at Claude Bennett. 

Claude Bennett Crappie 05-15-2023

 

Report provided by Mr. Jason Thigpen, Central Region Lakes Supervisor

Special Fishing Regulations


Species

Species Type Length To Release
Catfish No length limit

Creel Limits (per person, per day)

Type Amount Additional Information
Catfish 10 Creel 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.



Additional Information: 

 

For information about Lake Claude Bennett, please call (601) 727-3561.

Lake Claude Bennett 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

 

Four different groups of artificial structures

Four different groups of artificial structures along with natural habitat were added on 1/24/17. There were 20 artificial grass structures and three 5x5x5 artificial box structures placed at each site. The coordinates for these are listed below.

Artificial Structures

N 32.10126   W 89.03272

N 32.10471   W 89.03394

N 32.10353   W 89.03681

N 32.10111   W 89.03254

Hardwood Structures

N 32.10117   W 89.03296

N 32.10422   W 89.03283

N 32.10451   W 89.03358

N 92.10343   W 89.03650

 

 GPS coordinates that were added on 12/17/14 are listed below.

 

N 32.10377

N 32.10370

N 32.16356

N 32.10347

N 32.10340

N 32.10316

N 32.10341

N 32.10337

N 32.10328

N 32.10318

N 32.10317

N 32.10320

N 32.10295

N 32.10273

N 32.10256

N 32.10246

N 32.10242

N 32.10241

N 32.10236

N 32.10205

W 89.03727

W 89.03736

W 89.03725

W 89.03755

W 89.03781

W 89.03800

W 89.03819

W 89.03838

W 89.03857

W 89.03857

W 89.03841

W 89.03826

W 89.03812

W 89.03779

W 89.03801

W 89.03859

W 89.03844

W 89.03905

W 89.03867

W 89.03836

N 32.10214

N 32.10186

N 32.10147

N 32.10128

N 32.10149

N 32.10098

N 32.10109

N 32.10090

N 32.10067

N 32.10104

N 32.10206

N 32.10162

N 32.10035

N 32.10015

N 32.09993

N 32.09996

N 32.10023

N 32.10011

N 32.10027

N 32.10402

W 89.03806

W 89.03797

W 89.03799

W 89.03804

W 89.03829

W 89.03822

W 89.03844

W 89.03857

W 89.03843

W 89.03777

W 89.03771

W 89.03778

W 89.03802

W 89.03808

W 89.03819

W 89.03804

W 89.03798

W 89.03793

W 89.03783

W 89.03310


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