Lake Lamar Bruce

Lake Lamar Bruce is a 300-acre lake located in Lee County, 1 1/2 miles northeast of Saltillo off U.S. 45. Known for its large Redear Sunfish and Bluegill, the lake also supports a good population of Largemouth Bass. Complete renovations in recent years have included the construction of two new levees, fish attractors, fishing piers, and a new pond.

Address: Saltillo, MS 38866
Phone: (662) 869-2009
Fees: Daily and Annual

Fishing Report 

 

Bass

 

The water temperature dipped this past week to around 70°F. The bass bite took a hit from the temperature drop, but can still be considered fair. Some bass have been seen on the beds, but it has only been a few spotted. Anglers have been having the best bite in the morning and in the evening with topwater lures being the most effective. During the day, the bite slows down with anglers using Carolina/Texas rigs, shakeyheads, and flukes just out of traditional bedding areas. On windy and stormy days, spinnerbaits and chatter baits are a good choice.
BreamThe cooler weather has slowed down the bream bite despite the spawning conditions. Some redear and bluegill have been caught, but not at the rate quality as last week. The bite should pick back up when the weather gets warmer again. Red worms are the best bait to use right now, but crickets over beds should also be productive. 
CatfishAnglers have not been targeting catfish recently, and none have been caught by other anglers. Target catfish along primary drop offs and the pond using tight-lined worms and liver. The Lake Lamar Bruce Fishing Rodeo is coming up on May 9th.
CrappieAnglers have not been targeting crappie and none have been accidently caught by bass anglers. Minnows and jigs around submerged structure should be productive. See the coordinates below for the location of fish attractors.

Reminder: All Walleye caught must be released immediately.

 

Lake Lamar Bruce Special Regulations

Creel and Size Limits

SpeciesLengths to ReleaseDaily Creel Limits
Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth)18-24 inches10 per angler, 1 over 24 inches
CatfishNo Length Limit10 per angler
WalleyeAll Lengths0 per angler
Rainbow TroutNo Length Limit3 per angler

Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species

Lake Regulations

Fishing is not allowed from the courtesy piers adjacent to the boat ramp.

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

In January of 2021, MDWFP biologists put out 5 fish attractors in Lake Lamar Bruce.  The coordinates are listed below.

34.3883     -88.6711

34.3873     -88.6666

34.39078   -88.6684

34.3914     -88.6679

34.39422   -88.6664

Amenities

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

  • Boat ramp
  • Handicap accessible fishing piers
  • 11 developed camping sites with electrical/water hookups
  • Primitive camping
  • Restrooms with showers
  • Pavilion rental
  • 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
Bass13.54 lbs.Scott Lewis / Channing DavisFebruary 2020
Crappie3.12 lbs.Eli BrandJanuary 2025
Redear1.8 lbs.Ray BurnsAugust 2017
Bluegill1.26 lbs.Chuck ArnoOctober 2022
Catfish26.70 lbs.Josh CastellarOctober 2025

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