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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
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Fishing Report - Updated 5/13/2025
| Species | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bass | Bass bite is fair. Some anglers are struggling to get a bite while others are having success. Fish are post-spawn and can be seen at various depths in the lake. Topwater lures can be productive in the morning or evening. Alabama-rigs are good options to cover water in search of bass around transitional areas like points. Rattletraps, jerkbaits, Texas-rigs, and shakeyheads are also productive lures. |
| Crappie | For crappie, the bite is good. Jigs and/or minnows will both produce some bites, but one may out produce the other on any given day, depending on conditions. Drifting/trolling is a good technique for the deeper fish while casting jigs. Fishing brushtops or any other cover can be helpful in finding fish if they are not shallow. |
| Bream | Bream bite is good. Anglers are catching bream between 8-10 inches. They should be transitioning to spawning patterns soon so be on the lookout for them moving shallow. Try tight lining red worms or meal worms. The most productive areas are along the dam and just out from the fishing piers, or anywhere with structure. |
| Catfish | The catfish bite is slow and there are no recent reports from anglers. Target drop-offs and deeper shoreline cover like laydowns with tight lined liver and/or night crawlers. Cut bait is also productive catfish bait. |
Tombigbee State Park Lake Special Regulations
Tombigbee State Park Lake Special Regulations
Creel and Size Limits
| Species | Lengths to Release | Daily Creel Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Catfish | No Length Limit | 10 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
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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