Army Corps reservoir

Sardis Lake

Panola, Lafayette & Marshall Counties, Mississippi

An Army Corps reservoir on the Tallahatchie River east of Sardis in north Mississippi, about an hour south of Memphis. It is best known for big crappie, plus sand beaches and a strong white bass run.

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Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Current air temperature at Sardis Lake (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area32,100 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Crappie●●●●●

Single-pole, troll or drift jigs and minnows for suspended fish in the main lake and creek coves. Bigger baits and deeper water for big fish.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Main-lake points, ledges and river channel edges. Try the dam and the Engineers Point rocks.

White Bass●●●○○

Shad-imitating lures over firm bottom, often near Engineers Point and the dam in winter.

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Liver, shrimp or cut bait on the bottom. Worms in the river and creeks after rain.

Bluegill●●○○○

Crawlers or redworms 4 to 6 ft deep near timber, flooded vegetation and rip-rap.

Boat launches

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

Engineers PointFee
USACE ramp near the dam with fish cleaning station. Day use pass requiredDirections ↗
Clear CreekFee
USACE ramp on the south side with fish cleaning station. Day use pass requiredDirections ↗
TeckvilleFee
USACE ramp with fish cleaning stationDirections ↗
Coles PointFee
USACE rampDirections ↗
Hurricane LandingFee
USACE rampDirections ↗
Wyatt CrossingFee
USACE rampDirections ↗
Lower Lake Boat RampFee
USACE ramp on the Lower Lake below the spillway, courtesy dockDirections ↗
Sardis Lake MarinaMarina
Concession marina on the lakeDirections ↗
9Frank Walker LandingPublic
Public ramp adjacent to MS Hwy 7 near Abbeville, upper east reaches of Sardis Lake; day-use pass required (MDWFP)Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

Species	Min size	Daily limit
Crappie 25 per boat with 3+ anglers. Spillway: 10 / day, no size or boat limit	Over 12 in	10 / day
All species Max 2 hooks or lures per pole; 1 pole in rip-rapped spillway areas	See Mississippi rules book ↗	4 poles / angler

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks ↗

Verified October 2026. 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

The lake drops to winter pool from December to mid-January and many ramps are dry; it refills toward 241 ft by March 1.
USACE day use passes cover boat ramps and can be bought on Recreation.gov or by QR code at the ramps.
Clean fish only at designated cleaning stations, not on the water or in ramp parking lots.

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