The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) has announced plans to drain Neshoba County Lake to make repairs to the dam’s spillway. The 138-acre state fishing lake is located 7 miles southeast of Philadelphia on Hwy 486 in Neshoba County.
The boat ramp is currently closed due to low water; however, bank fishing remains open to the public. During this time, all size and daily catch limits have been lifted, allowing anglers to keep as many fish as they catch. Fishing is limited to rod-and-reel or pole fishing only; other gear is not permitted. Anglers must possess a valid state lake permit and a Mississippi fishing license unless exempt under state law.
Once drained, the lake will be closed to all activity until spillway repairs are complete. However, the campground, with 22 developed campsites with electrical, water, and sewer hookups, will remain open.
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