Lake Claude Bennett

Lake Claude Bennett is a 71-acre lake located in Jasper County, 20 miles east of Bay Springs off Hwy 18 near Rose Hill. The lake was opened in 1961, and named for a former president of the University of Southern Mississippi who lived in Jasper County. 

Address: 237 County Rd 50319, Rose Hill, MS 39356
Phone: (601) 727-3561
Fees: Daily and Annual

Fishing Report 

BassNo new report. Bass fishing has been fair. Target edges and ledges and cover in 5 to 8 feet of water. 
Crappie

No new report. Crappie fishing is fair and picking up. Anglers have been having success with small jigs and minnows around deeper cover. 

Bream

 No new report. Bream fishing has been fair. Redworms and crickets have been the best baits.

Catfish No new report. Catfishing has been slow. Anglers should focus on creek ledges and deep structure in 8–15 feet of water. Chicken liver and nightcrawlers remain reliable bait choices and offer the best opportunity for success under current conditions.

Water Temperature: 77 °F

Water visibility: 30 inches

 

Lake Claude Bennett Special Regulations

Creel and Size Limits

SpeciesLengths to ReleaseDaily Creel Limits
CatfishNo Length Limit10 per angler

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 from noon to sunset on Wednesday, Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th , and Labor Day within ski area. 
  • Lake is designated as No Wake all other times.
Fish Attractors

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.

Amenities

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

  • Boat ramp
  • Handicap accessible fishing piers
  • 31 developed camping sites with electrical/water hookups
  • Restrooms with showers
  • Pavilion rental with restrooms
  • Picnic tables
  • Barbecue grills

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
Bass14.75 lbs.Mike Boone1997
Crappie3.4 lbs.Paul BryanMarch 2015
RedearOPEN  
BluegillOPEN  
CatfishOPEN  

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