*Okatibbee Reservoir is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE). The MDWFP Fisheries Bureau manages the lake's fisheries resources and provides weekly fishing reports. Okatibbee Reservoir is a 3,500-acre impoundment, that was built in 1968 to reduce flooding along Okatibbee Creek and the Chickasawhay River.  

For more information on this lake's fees, permits, rules and regulations, and amenities visit the Okatibee Lake page at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website. 

For daily temperature, water level, and release you can call the automated report at (601) 626-8431.

Fishing Report - Updated 05/05/2026

SpeciesDetail
Largemouth BassBass fishing has been good. Focus on rocks and vegetation in 3–5 feet of water. Crankbaits and spinnerbaits are effective, and slow-fishing a Carolina rig can also produce. On warmer days, look for bass to move shallow into stump fields or along rocky areas near the island.
CrappieCrappie fishing has been good. Anglers are finding success using minnows around creek channels. With recent rains reducing water visibility, try dark-colored jigs like chartreuse and black. Fish are holding close to cover in 5–7 feet of water.
BreamBream fishing has slowed, but fish should begin bedding soon as water temperatures warm. Tightlining on the bottom with crickets or worms is the most effective method right now.
CatfishCatfishing has been good. Catfish can be targeted with trot lines and jugs out in open water. Anglers have also noted success using nightcrawlers and chicken liver in about 3 ft of water.

Statewide creel and size limits apply to all fish species

Fish Attractors

GPS locations of structure that was added Feb. of 2016.

N 32.50402    W 88.79859    N 32.50669    W 88.79920
N 32.50374    W 88.79904    N 32.50731    W 88.79954
N 32.50388    W 88.79893    N 32.50788    W 88.79963
N 32.50162    W 88.79910    N 32.50779    W 88.79923
N 32.50196    W 88.79867    N 32.50769    W 88.79933
N 32.50220    W 88.79879    N 32.49845    W 88.80088
N 32.50301    W 88.79099    N 32.49870    W 88.80081
N 32.50308    W 88.79082    N 32.49809    W 88.80085
N 32.50379    W 88.79163    N 32.49726    W 88.80051
N 32.49809    W 88.80085    N 32.49684    W 88.80071
N 32.49736    W 88.80036    N 32.49703    W 88.80061

GPS Locations of structure that was added Feb 2017

N 32.50385   W 88.79848      N 32.50542    W 88.79883
N 32.50688   W 88.79911      N 32.50491    W 88.79847
N 32.50631   W 88.79948      N 32.50362    W 88.79835
N 32.50583   W 88.79966      N 32.50378    W 88.79896
N 32.50583   W 88.79906      N 32.50326    W 88.79865
N 32.50564   W 88.79934      N 32.50301    W 88.79849
N 32.50534   W 88.79861

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