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Lake Claude Bennett is a 71-acre lake located in Jasper County, 20 miles east of Bay Springs off Hwy 18 near Rose Hill. The lake was opened in 1961, and named for a former president of the University of Southern Mississippi who lived in Jasper County.
Address: 237 County Rd 50319, Rose Hill, MS 39356
Phone: (601) 727-3561
Fees: Daily and Annual
Fishing Report - Updated 2/19/2025
| Bass | Bass fishing has been fair. Try fishing with topwater lures and minnows. Targeting main lake points and offshore structures at deeper depths can also be effective. |
| Crappie | Crappie fishing has been good. Try fishing with jigs and minnows. Given the current cold front, crappie may be less active. It's advisable to fish during the warmer parts of the day and focus on deeper areas where fish are likely to be more active. |
| Bream | Bream fishing has been poor. Target bream in deeper waters near structures such as submerged brush piles or fallen trees. Using live bait like crickets or worms suspended under a bobber at depths of 4 to 6 feet can be effective. |
| Catfish | Catfish fishing has been poor. Try using cut bait like shad or chicken liver on the bottom to be effective. |
Water Temperature: 52°F
Water visibility: 18 inches
Lake Claude Bennett Special Regulations
Lake Claude Bennett Special Regulations
Creel and Size Limits
| Species | Lengths to Release | Daily Creel Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth) | No Length limit | 30 per angler |
| Catfish | No Length Limit | 10 per angler |
Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species
Lake Regulations
- 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 on Wednesday, Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th , and Labor Day from noon to sunset within ski area.
- Lake is designated as No Wake all other times.
Fish Attractors
Fish Attractors
Four different groups of artificial structures along with natural habitat were added on 1/24/17. There were 20 artificial grass structures and three 5x5x5 artificial box structures placed at each site. The coordinates for these are listed below.
Artificial Structures
N 32.10126 W 89.03272
N 32.10471 W 89.03394
N 32.10353 W 89.03681
N 32.10111 W 89.03254
Hardwood Structures
N 32.10117 W 89.03296
N 32.10422 W 89.03283
N 32.10451 W 89.03358
N 92.10343 W 89.03650
GPS coordinates that were added on 12/17/14 are listed below.
Amenities
Amenities
Campgrounds are first come first served, please call the State Lake office for information.
- Boat ramp
- Handicap accessible fishing piers
- 31 developed camping sites with electrical/water hookups
- Restrooms with showers
- Pavilion rental with restrooms
- Picnic tables
- Barbecue grills
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.
| Species | Weight | Angler | Date |
| Bass | 14.75 lbs. | Mike Boone | 1997 |
| Crappie | 3.4 lbs. | Paul Bryan | March 2015 |
| Redear | OPEN | ||
| Bluegill | OPEN | ||
| Catfish | OPEN |
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