Lake Claude Bennett

Creel and Size Limits

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.

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.

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