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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 03/25/2025
| Bass | Bass fishing has been good as the water warms. Try trolling live shiners near creek channels and spawning flats, using dark colored soft plastics or jigs around drop-offs and cover or hit transition zones at dawn or dusk. |
| Crappie | Crappie fishing has been slow. Try trolling live minnows tight-lined in 15-25 feet of water along the creek channel. Fish small bright jigs (chartreuse or white) near timber or brush by the dam or stick to deep water. |
| Bream | Bream fishing has been good. Use crickets or redworms under a cork near shallow cover or channel edges. Tightline worms in 10-15 feet of water for redear and keep baits small and close to cover. |
| Catfish | Catfish fishing has been poor. Fish cut bait or nightcrawlers on the bottom near creek channel or along the dam. Baits such as chicken liver have also been popular. |
Temperature: 65°F
Water visibility: 42 in
Prentiss Walker Lake Special Regulations
Prentiss Walker Lake Special Regulations
Creel and Size Limits
| Species | Lengths to Release | Daily Creel Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Catfish | No Length Limit | 10 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
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.
| Species | Weight | Angler | Date |
| Bass | 13.81 lbs. | Daniel Kennedy | February 2008 |
| Crappie | 2.0 lbs. | Thomas C. Hughes | March 2019 |
| Redear | 1.40 lbs. | Catherine Hartzog | March 2019 |
| Bluegill | 1.2 lbs. | Bryan Stapleton | June 2018 |
| Catfish | 45.60 lbs. | Dwayne Eubanks | March 2024 |
Recent Catches
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