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
| Bass | No update. Try fishing with topwater, plastic worms, and minnows. |
| Crappie | No update. Try jigs, small crankbaits, or minnows. |
| Bream | No update. Try red worms, small spinnerbaits, or crickets. |
| Catfish | No update. Try chicken livers or stink bait. |
Water Temperature: 76°F
Water visibility: 24 inches
| Species | Lengths to Release | Daily Creel Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth) | No Length limit | 30 per angler |
| Catfish | No Length Limit | 10 per angler |
Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species
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.
Campgrounds are first come first served, please call the State Lake office for information.
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.
| Species | Weight | Angler | Date |
| Bass | 14.75 lbs. | Mike Boone | 1997 |
| Crappie | 3.4 lbs. | Paul Bryan | March 2015 |
| Redear | OPEN | ||
| Bluegill | OPEN | ||
| Catfish | OPEN |
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