Effective 1/17/2025, Neshoba County Lake is closed to fishing for dam/spillway repairs. The campground and pavilion will remain open.
Neshoba County Lake is a 138-acre lake 7 miles southeast of Philadelphia on Hwy 486 in Neshoba County. The lake was transferred to the State by the Neshoba County American Legion. After repairs, the lake was reopened in 1985 as a State Lake. It is an exceptional fishery for Largemouth Bass.
Address: 10360 Co Rd 1711, Philadelphia, MS 39350
Phone: (601) 656-7376
Fees: Daily and Annual
Effective 1/17/2025, Neshoba County Lake is closed for dam/spillway repairs. The campground and pavilion will remain open.
Neshoba County Lake Special Regulations
Neshoba County Lake Special Regulations
Creel and Size Limits
| Species | Lengths to Release | Daily Creel 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 prohibited.
Amenities
Amenities
Campgrounds are first come first served, please call the State Lake office for information.
- Boat ramp
- Handicap accessible fishing piers
- 22 developed camping sites with electrical/water/sewer hookups
- Primitive camping
- 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 | 14.3 lbs. | Austin Vowell | February 2017 |
| Crappie | 3.2 lbs. | Janet Blalock | April 2014 |
| Redear | 1 lb 8 oz | Betty Bell | April 2019 |
| Bluegill | 1.1 | Jimmy Ray Jones | 2015 |
| Catfish | OPEN |
Recent Catches
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