Lake Natchez

Lake Natchez is a 230-acre in Adams County, 10 miles north of Natchez, MS off Hwy 61 in Stanton, MS at Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park. The lake holds the state record for Largemouth Bass (18.15 lbs.), which was caught in 1992.

Address: 230 Wickcliff Rd, Natchez, MS 39120
Phone: (601) 442-2658

For more information about fees, amenities, activities, camping, and lodging visit the Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park page.

Fishing Report - Updated 5/21/24

BassBass are biting fair.
Crappie Crappie fishing is good on minnows and jigs.
BreamBream fishing is fair.
Catfish Catfishing is good with fish being caught on chicken livers and worms.

Temperature: 80

Visibility (inches): 12 muddy

Lake Natchez Special Regulations and Creel Limits

Special Fishing Regulations

SpeciesTypeLength to Release
Black Bass (largemouth, smallmouth and spotted)Slot length limit18 to 22 inches
Catfish No length limit

Creel Limits

TypeAmountAdditional Information
Black Bass (combined largemouth, smallmouth and spotted)7Anglers can harvest only one bass over 22 inches
Catfish10Creel limit for all State Fishing and State Park Lakes

Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species

Lake Regulations

  • Fishing is not allowed from the courtesy piers adjacent to boat ramp. 
  • Rod and reel or pole fishing is allowed. No trotlines, FFFD’s, jugs, yoyo’s, limblines, throwlines, or set hooks are allowed. 
  • Sport fishing licenses and fishing permits are required except on designated days during National Fishing and Boating Week.
  • Skiing is allowed within ski area. Lake is designated as No Wake in all other areas.
Fish Attractors
Lake Natchez Fish Attractors

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