Neshoba Lake

Neshoba County Lake is a 138-acre lake 7 miles southeast of Philadelphia on Hwy 486 in Neshoba County. The lake was transferred to the State by the Neshoba County American Legion. After repairs, the lake was reopened in 1985 as a State Lake. It is an exceptional fishery for Largemouth Bass.

Address: 10360 Co Rd 1711, Philadelphia, MS 39350
Phone: (601) 656-7376
Fees: Daily and Annual

Fishing Report - Updated 5/8/24

BassBass fishing is good. One angler caught 19 with the largest being 5.8 pounds.
Crappie Crappie fishing has been fair. A lot have been caught from the bank lately. Try targeting crappie along the edges of the creek channels and the rip rap with minnows or hair jigs.
BreamBream fishing has been slow with a few large bream caught but mostly smaller ones.
Catfish Catfishing has been good with some being caught every day. Try tightlining Kool-Aid-soaked chicken or livers.
Neshoba County Lake Regulations and Creel Limits

Special Fishing Regulations

SpeciesTypeLength to Release
Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth)Slot length limit16 to 20 inches
Catfish No length limit

Creel Limits

TypeAmountAdditional Information
Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth)10Anglers can harvest only one bass over 20 inches.
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 only
  • No trot lines, throw lines, jugs, FFFD’s, yo-yos, set hooks, or limb lines allowed.
  • Largemouth Bass between 16-20 inches must be immediately released. One over 20 inches may be kept.
Amenities

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

  • Boat ramp
  • Handicap-accessible fishing piers
  • A pavilion with restrooms is available for rent.
  • 22 campsites with full hookups

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
Bass14.3 lbs.Austin Vowell
Crappie3.2 lbs.Janet Blalock
Redear1 lb 8 ozBetty Bell
Bluegill1.1Jimmy Ray Jones
CatfishOPEN 

Recent Catches

Neshoba Bass
Neshoba bass 1
Neshoba Bass 2

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