Lake Bogue Homa

Lake Bogue Homa is a 882-acre lake located in Jones County, 6 mi. E of Laurel on Hwy 84. It is the largest state fishing lake managed by MDWFP and is a popular destination for bass tournaments and for recreational anglers.

Address: 149 Bogue Homa Lake Rd, Laurel, MS 39443
Phone: (601) 425-2148
Fees: Daily and Annual

Fishing Report - Updated 11/18/24

BassFishing has been good.  Focus fishing effort with soft plastics in a green/black/red coloration.  Minnows and spinner baits also work well.  The topwater bite is good in the early mornings and late evenings around lily pads.  Fishing should continue to pick up during the day as it continues to get cooler.
Crappie Fishing has been good.  Focus fishing effort with smaller jigs or minnows.  Look for structure and do not be afraid to use a spray-on fish attractant.  Fishing should continue to pick up during the day as it continues to get cooler.
BreamFishing has been fair.  Focus fishing effort near vegetation with small beetle spin or fish using redworms, nightcrawlers, and crickets.  Fishing should continue to pick up during the day as it continues to get cooler.
Catfish Fishing has been fair.  Focus fishing effort on the bottom with red worms, liver, and other stink baits.  Fishing should continue to pick up during the day as it continues to get cooler.
Lake Bogue Homa Special Regulations

Creel and Size Limits

SpeciesLengths to ReleaseDaily Creel Limits
Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth)15 inches and under5 per angler
CatfishNo Length Limit10 per angler

Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species

Lake Regulations

  • Only 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. 
  • 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.
  • Skiing is allowed daily from noon to sunset within ski area. 
  • Lake is designated as No Wake all other times.
Amenities
  • 3 boat ramps
  • Handicap accessible fishing piers
  • Duck hunting
  • Restrooms with showers
  • Pavilion rental
  • Picnic tables
  • Barbecue grills
  • No camping.

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
Bass13.6 lbs.Cliff Hensarling
Crappie2.95 lbs.Patrick Mashburn
Readear1.21 lbs.Martrell Jones
BluegillOPEN 
Catfish18.5 lbs.Austin Cochran

Recent Catches

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