Prentiss Walker Lake

Prentiss Walker Lake is a 81-acre lake 4 miles southwest of Mize off Hwy 35 in Smith County. The lake was constructed in 1962 and was originally named Lake Ross Barnett. The lake was closed for repairs in 1994 and reopened in 1997. Prentiss Walker is known for very large Bluegill and Redear sunfish.

Address: Smith Co Rd 50-A, Mize, MS 39116
Phone: (601) 733-2611
Fees: Daily and Annual

Fishing Report - Updated 6/26/24

BassBass fishing has been fair. Try targeting bass around brush piles and along the creek channel. Top water baits fished early in the day and late in the afternoon can produce fish along the shoreline. Crankbaits and soft plastics fished along the dam and deep brush piles can pay off as water temperatures rise. 
Crappie Crappie fishing has been fair. Try targeting crappie in depths of 15-20 feet with minnows are small hair jigs and blue ice soft plastics.
BreamBream fishing has been good. Try targeting bream with red worms or crickets under a cork near laydowns and brush piles. Tight-lining worms on the bottom near deeper structure is a good choice as well.
Catfish Catfishing is poor. Try tight-lining garlic-soaked chicken or livers in deep water.

Temperature:  88°F

Water visibility: 36 inches

Prentiss Walker Lake Special Regulations

Creel and Size Limits

SpeciesLengths to ReleaseDaily Creel Limits
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 Friday, 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
  • 18 developed camping sites with electrical/water hookups
  • Primitive camping
  • Restrooms with showers
  • Pavilion rental
  • Playground
  • 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.

SpeciesWeightAngler
Bass13.81 lbs.Daniel Kennedy
Crappie2.0 lbs.Thomas C. Hughes
Redear1.40 lbs.Catherine Hartzog
Bluegill1.2 lbs.Bryan Stapleton
Catfish45.60 lbs.Dwayne Eubanks

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