Lake Natchez

Lake Natchez is a 230-acre in Adams County, 10 miles north of Natchez, MS off Hwy 61 in Stanton, MS at Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park. The lake holds the state record for Largemouth Bass (18.15 lbs.), which was caught in 1992.

Address: 230 Wickcliff Rd, Natchez, MS 39120
Phone: (601) 442-2658

For more information about fees, amenities, activities, camping, and lodging visit the Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park page.

Fishing Report - Updated 05/05/2026

Bass Largemouth bass fishing has been slow, but fish should begin transitioning into summer patterns soon as water temperatures continue to rise. Try weightless white or silver flukes and crappie-colored glide baits. Buzzbaits can be effective early in the morning and late in the afternoon.
Crappie Crappie fishing has been fair. Try trolling along the outside edges of timber, targeting standing treetops in 15–30 feet of water with minnows or jigs. With the recent heavy rain, fish are likely holding tight to heavy cover.
BreamBream fishing has been fair. Try tight lining worms along the flat in front of cabins fishing in 3 - 6 ft. of water.
Catfish Catfishing has been good. Try tight lining with liver on points or treetops in 10 - 15 ft. of water. 

Water Temperature:     72°F      Water Visibility: 16 inches 


Report provided by Mr. Neil Hays, Manager, Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park

Lake Natchez Special Regulations

Creel and Size Limits

SpeciesLengths to ReleaseDaily Creel Limits
Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth)18-22 inches7 per angler, 1 over 22 inches
CatfishNo Length Limit10 per angler

Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species

Lake Regulations

  • Only rod and reel or pole fishing is allowed on State Park Lakes. No trotlines, set lines, jug fishing, or commercial gears are permitted.
  • Sport fishing licenses and fishing permits are required. 
  • Night fishing (from 30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise) will be permitted from the shore or from boats which are in compliance with State and Coast Guard regulations. Only idle speed and trolling motors may be used at night.
Fish Attractors
Lake Natchez Fish Attractors

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