Charlie Capps WMA Lake is a 40-acre impoundment located in Charlie Capps Wildlife Management Area. The lake was drained in 2005 then re-stocked in 2010 and opened in 2013. 

Fishing Report - Updated 5/21/24

SpeciesDetail
BassBass activity has been really good lately at Charlie Capps WMA Lake. Try fishing parallel to the bank. Fishing near the cattails along the dam is a good spot. Try using spinner baits, crankbaits, or soft plastics.
CrappieCrappie fishing is slow right now at the lake. Try fishing in the deeper areas of the lake near the earthen piers on the west side. Using jigs or minnows is a good choice.
BreamBream activity has really picked up since warmer temperatures have arrived. Fish near the piers and driftwood along the banks using red worms and crickets.

 

Charlie Capps WMA Lake Special Regulations and Creel Limits

Special Fishing Regulations

SpeciesTypeLength To Release
Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth) No length limit
Crappie (combined black and white) No length limit

Creel Limits

TypeAmountAdditional Information
Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth)5 
Crappie (combined black and white)20 

Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species

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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