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 - Updated 04/07/2026

BassBass fishing has been fair, try to target along the creek channel around deep structure and along the dam. Minnows and topwater baits are popular this time of year. On warmer days, fish may be located in shallower water back in the coves or on points where structure is present.
Crappie

Crappie fishing has been slow; crappie can be targeted around creek ledges and deep structure. Fish attractor buoys can be good places to try also. Minnows or jigs fished vertically or trolled in these areas should produce some nice fish.

BreamBream fishing has been fair; Bream should be targeted at depths of 4 - 10 ft around brush piles or creek channels with crickets or red worms.
Catfish No new update on Catfish fishing. try fishing at depths of 8 - 15 ft along creek ledges and deep structure. Chicken liver or worms should be good choices for bait.

Water Temperature:  65 °F

Water visibility: 34 inches

 

Lake Claude Bennett Special Regulations

Creel and Size Limits

SpeciesLengths to ReleaseDaily Creel Limits
Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth)No Length limit30 per angler
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 on Wednesday, Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th , and Labor Day from noon to sunset 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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