Okatibbee Lake
MDWFP describes Okatibbee Reservoir as a 3,500-acre Corps of Engineers impoundment in Lauderdale County near Collinsville, off Highway 19. Its 2023 survey found largemouth and spotted bass, crappie, bluegill, redear and channel and blue catfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Grass beds and deeper points
Spotted Bass
Crappie
Target grass beds in spring
Bluegill
2 to 6 ft with crickets or red worms
Redear Sunfish
Channel Catfish
Blue Catfish
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public boat rampsPublicMDWFP lists five public boat ramps, bank fishing and a marina.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Okatibbee Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Okatibbee Lake ↗Local tips
- Crappie move shallow when water reaches about 62F; fish grass beds in spring.
- Creel limits per MDWFP: 30 crappie, 10 black bass, 100 bream; no limit on catfish.
- Spillway: one rod per person and hook restrictions apply.
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