Fishing Report
Lake Claude Bennett - 5/23/2023 3:11:43 PM| Species | Detail | |
| Largemouth Bass | Bass fishing is fair at the moment. Fish in shallow water around structure with Carolina bladed spinnerbaits or soft plastic swim baits. | |
| Crappie | Crappie have been biting fair. Fish at various depths with light colored jigs or live minnows. | |
| Bream | Bream fishing has been fair. Target fish in shallow water with crickets or small worms. | |
| Catfish | No report. Try targeting catfish with nightcrawlers or livers in deeper water. | |
Below: Here's a nice crappie caught at Claude Bennett.
Report provided by Mr. Jason Thigpen, Central Region Lakes Supervisor
Special Fishing RegulationsSpecies |
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| Species | Type | Length To Release |
| Catfish | No length limit | |
Creel Limits (per person, per day) |
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| 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.
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 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.
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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.
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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 |
