Tallahatchie River
Starting in the hills of north Mississippi, the Tallahatchie runs southwest into the Delta, passing through Sardis Lake and later the town of Money before meeting the Yalobusha in Leflore County.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Tallahatchie River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 230 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Tippah County, northern Mississippi |
| Mouth | Joins the Yalobusha near Greenwood to form the Yazoo River |
| State | Mississippi |
A federal flood-control dam near Sardis impounds Sardis Lake.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Tallahatchie River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Tallahatchie River in Mississippi ↗ · Bait shops near the Tallahatchie River in Mississippi ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Lakes on or near the Tallahatchie River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Tallahatchie River (Wikipedia) ↗