*Okatibbee Reservoir is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE). The MDWFP Fisheries Bureau manages the lake's fisheries resources and provides weekly fishing reports.

Okatibbee Reservoir is a 3,500-acre impoundment, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, that was built in 1968 to reduce flooding along Okatibbee Creek and the Chickasawhay River.  It is home to some of the best Largemouth Bass, catfish and crappie fishing that the state has to offer.

For more information on this lake's fees, permits, rules and regulations, and amenities visit the Okatibee Lake page at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website.

For daily temperature, water level, and release you can call the automated report at (601) 626-8431.

Fishing Report - Updated 5/29/24

SpeciesDetail
Largemouth BassBass fishing has been fair. Try targeting bass long the creek channels and flats. Topwaters, Carolina rigs, and spinnerbaits are popular choices.
CrappieCrappie fishing has been fair. Anglers have been targeting crappie in 8-12 foot of water with minnows. Try fishing creek channels and bends in the main lake.
BreamBream fishing has been good with anglers targeting bream increasing. Try targeting bream around laydowns, brush piles, or any structures in the lake such as piers with red worms or crickets.
CatfishCatfishing has been fair. The shallow bite has slowed down. Try catfishing on the flats in front of the swim beach and along the dropoffs.
Special Fishing Regulations and Creel Limits
Fish Attractors

GPS locations of structure that was added Feb. of 2016.

N 32.50402    W 88.79859    N 32.50669    W 88.79920
N 32.50374    W 88.79904    N 32.50731    W 88.79954
N 32.50388    W 88.79893    N 32.50788    W 88.79963
N 32.50162    W 88.79910    N 32.50779    W 88.79923
N 32.50196    W 88.79867    N 32.50769    W 88.79933
N 32.50220    W 88.79879    N 32.49845     W 88.80088
N 32.50301    W 88.79099    N 32.49870    W 88.80081
N 32.50308    W 88.79082    N 32.49809    W 88.80085
N 32.50379    W 88.79163    N 32.49726    W 88.80051
N 32.49809    W 88.80085    N 32.49684    W 88.80071
N 32.49736    W 88.80036    N 32.49703    W 88.80061

GPS Locations of structure that was added Feb 2017

N 32.50385   W 88.79848                     N 32.50542    W 88.79883

N 32.50688   W 88.79911                     N 32.50491    W 88.79847

N 32.50631   W 88.79948                     N 32.50362    W 88.79835

N 32.50583   W 88.79966                     N 32.50378    W 88.79896

N 32.50583   W 88.79906                     N 32.50326    W 88.79865

N 32.50564   W 88.79934                     N 32.50301    W 88.79849

N 32.50534   W 88.79861

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