*Okatibbee Reservoir is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE). The MDWFP Fisheries Bureau manages the lake's fisheries resources and provides weekly fishing reports. Okatibbee Reservoir is a 3,500-acre impoundment, that was built in 1968 to reduce flooding along Okatibbee Creek and the Chickasawhay River.  

For more information on this lake's fees, permits, rules and regulations, and amenities visit the Okatibee Lake page at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website. 

For daily temperature, water level, and release you can call the automated report at (601) 626-8431.

Fishing Report - Updated 6/26/24

SpeciesDetail
Largemouth BassBass fishing has been fair Try targeting bass along the creek channels, flats and rip rap. Top waters, Carolina rigs, and crankbaits are excellent search baits.
CrappieCrappie fishing has been fair. Try targeting crappie in 10-20 foot of water with minnows. Try fishing creek channels and bends in the main lake as well deep brush piles.
BreamBream fishing has been good. Try targeting bream around laydowns, brush piles, or any structures in the lake such as piers with red worms or crickets.
CatfishCatfishing has been fair with fish being caught on some of the flats and in the creek channels. 

Statewide creel and size limits apply to all fish species

Fish Attractors

GPS locations of structure that was added Feb. of 2016.

N 32.50402    W 88.79859    N 32.50669    W 88.79920
N 32.50374    W 88.79904    N 32.50731    W 88.79954
N 32.50388    W 88.79893    N 32.50788    W 88.79963
N 32.50162    W 88.79910    N 32.50779    W 88.79923
N 32.50196    W 88.79867    N 32.50769    W 88.79933
N 32.50220    W 88.79879    N 32.49845    W 88.80088
N 32.50301    W 88.79099    N 32.49870    W 88.80081
N 32.50308    W 88.79082    N 32.49809    W 88.80085
N 32.50379    W 88.79163    N 32.49726    W 88.80051
N 32.49809    W 88.80085    N 32.49684    W 88.80071
N 32.49736    W 88.80036    N 32.49703    W 88.80061

GPS Locations of structure that was added Feb 2017

N 32.50385   W 88.79848      N 32.50542    W 88.79883
N 32.50688   W 88.79911      N 32.50491    W 88.79847
N 32.50631   W 88.79948      N 32.50362    W 88.79835
N 32.50583   W 88.79966      N 32.50378    W 88.79896
N 32.50583   W 88.79906      N 32.50326    W 88.79865
N 32.50564   W 88.79934      N 32.50301    W 88.79849
N 32.50534   W 88.79861

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