Fishing Report
Prentiss Walker Lake - 8/16/2022 2:19:09 PM| Species | Detail | |
| Largemouth Bass | Target bass near structure or areas where the depths drop 2 - 3 feet. Try catching these fish using Colorado bladed spinnerbaits or a Tokyo rigged soft plastic worms. | |
| Crappie | Crappie have moved to deep water right now. Try catching these fish using chartreuse or chrome colored jigs. If you are having difficulty catching fish with jigs try using live golden shiners. | |
| Bream | Bream should be in shallow water right now. Try fishing around woody structure or stumps. Target these fish with crickets or small worms. | |
| Catfish | Catfish can be targeted in deep water around creek ledges and structure. Worms, liver and blood baits will be best choices for baits. | |
Special Fishing RegulationsSpecies |
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| Species | Type | Length To Release |
| Catfish | No length limit | |
Creel Limits (per person, per day) |
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| Type | Amount | Additional Information |
| Catfish | 10 | Creel limit for all State Fishing and State Park Lakes |
- 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.
Additional Information:
For information about Prentiss Walker Lake, please call (601) 733-2611. For Google Maps users, the lake is labeled Lake Ross Barnett.
Prentiss Walker Lake depth map
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Fisheries Biologists use various sampling methods to assess the fish populations in the State’s waters. Sampling results for selected water bodies are summarized in Reel Facts Sheets.
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