Lake Jeff Davis

Lake Jeff Davis is a 100-acre State Fishing Lake that opened in 1963. The lake was renovated in 2010 to make repairs to the dam. While drained, willow trees became established and now offer substantial cover.

Address: 16 Lake Drive Prentiss, MS 39474
Phone: (601) 792-8225
Fees: Daily and Annual

Fishing Report - Updated 02/20/2025

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.  Fish should begin to spawn in the next few weeks.
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.  Fish should begin to spawn in the next few weeks.
BreamFishing has been fair.  Focus fishing effort near vegetation with small beetle spin or fish using redworms, nightcrawlers, and crickets.  Fish should begin to spawn in the next few weeks.
Catfish Fishing has been fair.  Focus fishing effort on the bottom with red worms, liver, and other stink baits.  
Lake Jeff Davis Special Regulations

Creel and Size Limits

SpeciesLengths to ReleaseDaily Creel Limits
Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth)18-24 inches15 per angler, 1 over 24 inches
CatfishNo Length Limit10 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 Tuesday, Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th , and Labor Day from noon to sunset within ski area. 
  • Lake is designated as No Wake all other times.
Amenities

Campgrounds are first come first served, please call the State Lake office for information.

  • Boat ramp
  • Handicap accessible fishing piers
  • 13 developed camping sites with electrical/water hookups Primitive camping
  • Restrooms with showers
  • Pavilion rental
  • Nature trail
  • Bike trail
  • 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.

SpeciesWeightAnglerDate
Bass12.8 lbs.Dude StovalMarch 2019
Crappie2.7 lbs.Jimmy StapletonAugust 2017
Redear2.45 lbs.John Myers2007
Bluegill1.2 lbs.Terry MathisMay 2018
Catfish27.0 lbsKen Griffith1989

Recent Catches

Lake Jeff Davis Crappie
Lake Jeff Davis Crappie
Jeff Davis Large Mouth Bass

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