Lake Tom Baily

Lake Tom Bailey is a 182-acre lake 8 miles east of Meridian on Hwy 11 in Lauderdale County. The lake was originally built and opened to the public in the early 1960’s, closed in 2000 for repairs, and was reopened in 2005. This lake is recognized for its large bream and holds the state record for Channel Catfish at 51 pounds and 12 ounces.

Address: Lake Tom Bailey, 3222 Northshore Dr, Toomsuba, MS 39364
Phone: (601) 632-4679
Fees: Daily and Annual

Fishing Report - Updated 5/6/24

BassBass are biting fair.
Crappie Crappie are biting good with minnows and jigs. Anglers have reported good numbers
BreamBream are biting good on red worms with good numbers of large redear being caught.
Catfish Catfish are biting fair.

Water temperature:  80°F

Water visibility (inches): 32

The boat ramp is open at this time.

Due to the lake being drawn down to assist with the control of Giant Salvinia, the lake will experience low water levels from time to time. Please be aware of periodic low water events and please call ahead to determine if the ramp is open.

Clean your boat trailers!

Giant Salvinia is a highly invasive floating aquatic plant that has been confirmed in Lake Tom Bailey. Please remove all vegetation from your boat trailers before leaving launch areas.

Giant Salvinia
Lake Tom Baily Regulations and Creel Limits

Special Fishing Regulations

SpeciesTypeLength to Release
Catfish No length limit

Creel Limits

TypeAmountAdditional Information
Catfish10Creel limit for all State Fishing and State Park Lakes

Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species

Lake Regulations

  • Pole or rod and reel fishing only. No trot lines, limb lines, set hooks, jugs or yo- yo’s are allowed.
  • Carp, gar, buffalo and Bowfin may be taken by use of bow and arrow at night.
  • Skiing is allowed on Sunday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day noon to sunset.
Amenities

Campgrounds are first come first serve, please call the State Lake office for information.

  • Boat ramp
  • Fishing piers
  • 22 Camping pads with water and electricity.
Fish Attractors

GPS Coordinates for brush piles that were added 1/12/16 are listed below.

N 32.42285    W 88.51477    N 32.42555    W 88.51812
N 32.42404    W 88.51488    N 32.42561    W 88.51801
N 32.42430    W 88.51518    N 32.42553    W 88.51788
N 32.42408    W 88.51507    N 32.42570    W 88.51792
N 32.42408    W 88.51528    N 32.42561    W 88.51780
N 32.42440    W 88.51548    N 32.42528    W 88.51798
N 32.42427    W 88.51527    N 32.42521    W 88.51812
N 32.42352    W 88.51484    N 32.42564    W 88.51766
N 32.42377    W 88.51519    N 32.42551    W 88.51769
N 32.42409    W 88.51606    N 32.42573    W 88.51742
N 32.42399    W 88.51614    N 32.42510    W 88.51762
N 32.42411    W 88.51629    N 32.42495    W 88.51744
N 32.42420    W 88.51608    N 32.42518    W 88.51726
N 32.42412    W 88.51650    N 32.42524    W 88.51730
N 32.42398    W 88.51634    N 32.42522    W 88.51714
N 32.42540    W 88.51815    N 32.42543    W 88.51722
N 32.42547    W 88.51802    N 32.42524    W 88.51759

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
Bass10.06 lbs.Trey Tanner
CrappieOPEN 
RedearOPEN 
BluegillOPEN 
Catfish51.75 lbs. (Current State Record Channel Catfish)Tom Edwards

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