Lake Lamar Bruce

Lake Lamar Bruce is a 300-acre lake located in Lee County, 1 1/2 miles northeast of Saltillo off U.S. 45. Known for its large Redear Sunfish and Bluegill, the lake also supports a good population of Largemouth Bass. Complete renovations in recent years have included the construction of two new levees, fish attractors, fishing piers, and a new pond.

Address: Saltillo, MS 38866
Phone: (662) 869-2009
Fees: Daily and Annual

Fishing Report - Updated 2/19/2025

BassThe bass bite is somewhat tough right now. The temperature and weather fluctuations have resulted in an unpredictable bite. Some anglers are having success, while others are struggling to even find fish. Best depths will range from 10 - 25 ft until the temperature steadily increases. Warmer days will push some fish shallow around the points and flooded timber. If this occurs, Alabama-rigs, suspending jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits will be good bait choices to find active fish.
Crappie Crappie bite is slow. No recent reports from anglers. Target cover along drop-offs in the 10 – 20 ft. depth range and along the creek channel. Both hair jigs and minnows may get you some bites. 
BreamFor bream, target the points and the earthen piers as fish will move up and down them depending of the water temps. Any deeper cover around those points should hold fish. The deep flats along the northwest side of the lake are also popular for bream anglers. Tight lining worms is typically the best technique this time of year.
Catfish The catfish bite is still slow. Anglers typically use techniques like tightlining liver and/or worms off the wooden and earthen piers in both the pond and the big lake.

Rainbow Trout are still being caught by various anglers in the pond. Anticipate that bite to slow down in the upcoming weeks.

Reminder: All Walleye caught must be released immediately.

 

Lake Lamar Bruce Special Regulations

Creel and Size Limits

SpeciesLengths to ReleaseDaily Creel Limits
Black Bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth)18-24 inches10 per angler, 1 over 24 inches
CatfishNo Length Limit10 per angler
WalleyeAll Lengths0 per angler
Rainbow TroutNo Length Limit3 per angler

Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species

Lake Regulations

Fishing is not allowed from the courtesy piers adjacent to the boat ramp.

  • 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 Thursday, Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day from noon to sunset.
  • Lake is designated as No Wake all other times.
Fish Attractors

In January of 2021, MDWFP biologists put out 5 fish attractors in Lake Lamar Bruce.  The coordinates are listed below.

34.3883     -88.6711

34.3873     -88.6666

34.39078   -88.6684

34.3914     -88.6679

34.39422   -88.6664

Amenities

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

  • Boat ramp
  • Handicap accessible fishing piers
  • 11 developed camping sites with electrical/water hookups
  • Primitive camping
  • Restrooms with showers
  • Pavilion rental
  • 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
Bass13.54 lbs.Scott Lewis / Channing DavisFebruary 2020
Crappie3.12 lbs.Eli BrandJanuary 2025
Redear1.8 lbs.Ray BurnsAugust 2017
Bluegill1.26 lbs.Chuck ArnoOctober 2022
Catfish17.70 lbs.Gunnar CheneyJuly 2024

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