Tombigbee State Park Lake

The 90-acre lake at Tombigbee State Park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps between 1934-1938. Historically, the lake has boasted good bream and crappie populations. The lake has an overabundance of Largemouth Bass, and anglers are encouraged to harvest smaller bass.

Address: 264 Cabin Dr, Tupelo, MS 38804
Phone: (662) 842-7669

For more information about fees, amenities, activities, camping, and lodging visit the Tombigbee State Park page.

Fishing Report

SpeciesDetail
BassThe bass bite should pick up with the warmer weather. Target bass in transition areas like points and ditches as they move up for the spawn. Suspending jerkbaits and shakeyheads are good for those areas, while Texas-rigged lizards and other soft plastics are good choices to use in the shallow bedding areas.
BreamTight lining red worms and meal worms along the bottom around points and brush is traditionally the best option for bream around this time.
CatfishNo catfish angling has been reported right now. Target catfish around fishing piers and deeper points using nightcrawlers or liver.
CrappieCrappie fishing is slow, but should be picking up as well. Look for suspended crappie in transition areas as they prepare to spawn.  Hair jigs and minnows should produce bites, but one type of bait may produce better results than the other depending on current conditions.
Tombigbee State Park Lake Special Regulations

Creel and Size Limits

SpeciesLengths to ReleaseDaily Creel Limits
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

In January of 2022, three large fish attractors were added at Tombigbee. GPS coordinates for these are below:

N 34.23513 W -88.6274

N 34.23282 W -88.6219

N 34.23257 W -88.6223

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