Oktibbeha County Lake Fishing Spot

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Directions to Oktibbeha County Lake: From Starkville, MS, take Highway 82 west for nine miles. Turn north on County Lake Road. Two miles to lake. Oktibbeha County Lake, the largest state fishing lake in District 1, was first opened in 1967. It is one of the 24 state fishing lakes operated by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Known for its good population of catfish and largemouth bass, the lake also offers fine crappie and bream fishing. Flathead and channel catfish in the 30-pound range are not uncommon. Don’t expect to get many largemouth bass bites, but the ones that do will be good ones. Two handicapped accessible fishing piers make bank fishing popular, as well as neatly mowed, shady areas along the shoreline. Presently, there are no harvest regulations for any species. However, statewide creel limits do apply. Sportfishing licenses are required to fish with the exception of July 4. Fishing permits are also required. Facilities: Boat ramp, 9 camping pads with water, electrical and sewer hookups, picnic areas with grills. Skiing: Daily, noon to sunset.