Lake Bogue Homa

Lake Bogue Homa is a 882-acre lake located in Jones County, 6 mi. E of Laurel on Hwy 84. It is the largest state fishing lake managed by MDWFP and is a popular destination for bass tournaments and for recreational anglers.

Address: 149 Bogue Homa Lake Rd, Laurel, MS 39443
Phone: (601) 425-2148
Fees: Daily and Annual

Fishing Report - Updated 5/6/24

BassFishing has been good. Focus fishing effort with soft plastics in a green/black/red coloration. Minnows and spinnerbaits also work well. Fish have been biting in the shallows.
Crappie Fishing has been good. Focus fishing effort with soft plastics in a green/black/red coloration. Minnows and spinner baits also work well. A spray-on fish attractant is also helpful because a large part of the crappie’s predatory instinct is scent driven. Fish have been biting in the shallows.
BreamFishing has been fair. Focus fishing effort near vegetation with small beetle spin or fish using redworms, nightcrawlers, and crickets. Fish have been biting in 4-6 feet of water.
Catfish Fishing has been fair. Focus fishing effort on the bottom with red worms, liver, and other stink baits. Fish have been biting in the early mornings and late evenings near the piers and past the spillway.
Lake Bogue Homa Regulations and Creel Limits

Special Fishing Regulations

SpeciesTypeLength to Release
Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth)Minimum Length Limit15 inches and under
Catfish No length limit

Creel Limits

TypeAmountAdditional Information
Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth)5 
Catfish10Creel limit for all State Fishing and State Park Lakes

Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species

Lake Regulations

  • Only rod and reel or pole fishing is allowed on State Fishing Lakes except that carp, gar, buffalo, and bowfin may be taken by use of bow and arrow at night only after purchasing a valid permit for fishing and/or boating. No other gear is allowed at these lakes. 
  • Fishing is not allowed from courtesy piers adjacent to boat ramps. Night fishing is allowed from the bank or boats which are in compliance with state and Coast Guard regulations. 
  • Fishing licenses and permits may be purchased in the lake office
Amenities

No camping is available. Please check your nearest State Park for camping opportunities. Pavilion is available for rent.

  • Three handicapped access fishing piers 
  • Two boat ramps 
  • Skiing allowed daily from noon to sunset 
  • Restrooms 
  • Two camping pads with electrical/water hook-up 
  • Pavilion 
  • Picnic areas with grills

Record Fish

Record fish must be weighed and verified by the lake manager, lake supervisor, or fisheries biologist. Anglers who catch a lake record fish will receive a certificate acknowledging their catch.

SpeciesWeightAngler
Bass13.6 lbs.Cliff Hensarling
Crappie2.95 lbs.Patrick Mashburn
Readear1.21 lbs.Martrell Jones
BluegillOPEN 
Catfish12.85 lbs.George Smith

Recent Catches

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