Tombigbee State Park Lake

The 90-acre lake at Tombigbee State Park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps between 1934-1938. Historically, the lake has boasted good bream and crappie populations. The lake has an overabundance of Largemouth Bass, and anglers are encouraged to harvest smaller bass.

Address: 264 Cabin Dr, Tupelo, MS 38804
Phone: (662) 842-7669

For more information about fees, amenities, activities, camping, and lodging visit the Tombigbee State Park page.

Fishing Report - Updated 12/2/2024

SpeciesDetail
BassMost anglers target the deeper water along the points and other off shore structure. Alabama-rigs, suspending jerkbaits, small Texas-rigs, and shakeyheads are typically the most productive lures during the winter.
Crappie For crappie, look for the deep, off shore brush tops in 10 – 20 ft. of water to hold fish. Hair jigs and/or minnows will both produce some bites, but one may out produce the other on any given day, depending on conditions. 
BreamFor bream, tight lining meal worms in 10 to 15 feet of water will be the most productive technique during the cold months. The best areas to try are along the dam and just out from the fishing piers. 
Catfish The catfish bite will be very slow during the cold season. Target drop-offs and deeper shoreline cover like laydowns with tight lined liver and/or night crawlers. The afternoon hours will be the best time to go, especially on sunny days and the water starts warming up.

Weekly fishing reports will resume on February 15th, 2025.

Tombigbee State Park 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

  • Only rod and reel or pole fishing is allowed on State Park Lakes. No trotlines, set lines, jug fishing, or commercial gears are permitted.
  • Sport fishing licenses and fishing permits are required. 
  • Night fishing (from 30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise) will be permitted from the shore or from boats which are in compliance with State and Coast Guard regulations. Only idle speed and trolling motors may be used at night.
Fish Attractors

In January of 2022, three large fish attractors were added at Tombigbee. GPS coordinates for these are below:

N 34.23513 W -88.6274

N 34.23282 W -88.6219

N 34.23257 W -88.6223

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