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Lake Tom Bailey

Lauderdale County, Mississippi

Lake Tom Bailey is a 182-acre Mississippi state fishing lake about 8 miles east of Meridian on Hwy 11.

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Surface area182 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Crappie●●●○○

Bluegill●●●○○

Known for large bream

Redear Sunfish●●○○○

Channel Catfish●●○○○

10 per day, no length limit

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Lake Tom Bailey boat rampPublic
    3222 Northshore Dr, Toomsuba; phone (601) 632-4679; handicap-accessible fishing piers; no fishing from courtesy piers at the rampsDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Tom Bailey are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Rod and reel or pole only; no trotlines or jugs.
  • Clean boat and trailer to help stop giant salvinia.
  • Night fishing is allowed from the bank or compliant boats.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.