Elvis Presley Lake

Elvis Presley Lake is a 322-acre lake located in Lee County, North 1/2 mi. off Hwy 78 on Veteran's Blvd.

Address: 272 Rd 995, Tupelo, MS 38804
Phone: (662) 432-5950
Fees: Daily and Annual

 

Fishing Report

 All Walleye caught must be released immediately.
BassNot much has changed in the fishing reports lately.  The bass bite is still fairly slow, and Texas-rigged worms or chatterbaits are getting some strikes, and shad-imitating lures could be productive as well.  A topwater bite is not out of the question; try walking-type lures or buzzbaits.  
CrappieThe crappie bite has picked up some, and a new lake record was caught recently.  Bank anglers have been catching crappie around vegetation and off of the fishing piers, while boat anglers are targeting crappie around brush piles and submerged structure. Live minnows and jigs are the best baits to use in those areas. See coordinates below for locations of fish attractors. 
BreamThe bream bite has been slow this past week but anglers are having some luck with shellcrackers; a new lake record was caught last week.  Tightlining redworms or meal worms is the best option for those fish, while the majority of bluegill are being caught on crickets and worms. 
Elvis Presley Lake Special Regulations

Creel and Size Limits

SpeciesLengths to ReleaseDaily Creel Limits
Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth)16-22 inches10 per angler, 1 over 22 inches
Crappie (combined white and black)No Length Limit20 per angler
Bream (combined Bluegill and Redear)No Length Limit50 per angler
CatfishNo Length Limit10 per angler
WalleyeAll must be released immediatelyNo harvest allowed

Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species

Lake Regulations

  • Rod and reel or pole fishing is allowed. No trotlines, FFFD’s, jugs, yoyo’s, limblines, throwlines, or set hooks are allowed.
  • Sport fishing licenses and fishing permits are required except on designated days during National Fishing and Boating Week.
  • 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.
  • Skiing is allowed daily from noon to sunset within ski area.
  • Lake is designated as No Wake all other times
Fish Attractors

MDWFP personnel and Boy Scout Troop 85 sank donated Christmas trees in Elvis Presley Lake in 2024.  The brush piles are a good way to upcycle leftover Christmas trees and create fishing hot spots. Here are the coordinates for those brush piles:

34.30009, -88.65718

34.29618, -88.6575

34.29588, -88.65982

34.29625, -88.66083

34.30581, -88.65158

34.30606, -88.65158

34.30625, -88.65156

34.30495, -88.65394

34.29888, -88.65982

34.29822, -88.65485

34.29848, -88.661755

Amenities

Campgrounds are first come first served, please call the State Lake office for information.

  • Bicycle/walking trail
  • Boat ramp
  • 2 handicap accessible fishing piers
  • Grills
  • Pavilion rental
  • Picnic tables
  • Restrooms with showers
  • 16 camping pads with water/electrical hookups
  • Dump station onsite
  • Primitive camping

Record Fish

Record fish must be weighed and verified by the lake manager, lake supervisor, or fisheries biologist. Anglers who catch a lake record fish will receive a certificate acknowledging their catch.

SpeciesWeightAnglerDate
Bass10.0 lbs.Zackery BrownMarch 2018
Crappie 0.15 lbs.Sawyer BoneApril 2026
Redear0.44 lbs.Angela MooreAugust 2024
Bluegill0.10 lbs.Huntley BoneApril 2026
Catfish26.0 lbs.Faron ScottOctober 2016

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