Guide To Fishing At Okatibbee Lake
AKA: Okatibbee Reservoir

The largest lake in the Meridian area, scenic Okatibbee Lake is a 4,100-acre lake in the southeast part of the state. Heavy forest, rocky banks and a few swimming beaches line the twenty eight miles of shoreline.
Crappie, bass, catfish and bream reside here, and all are often caught in the large size range. West Bank Park in the southwest corner of the lake has a nice boat launch ramp. Twiltley Boat Ramp and Collinsville Boat Ramp are located on the west side of the lake at Twiltley Branch Park. Pine Springs Park on the east side, and Gin Creek Campground in the northwest corner also have launch ramps. All these boating access areas have concrete ramps and parking. At or nearby campgrounds, boat ramps and parks there are areas for fishing from the bank. Fishing jetties are located at Pine Springs Park and Tailrace Park.
What to fish for...
Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill and green sunfish at Okatibbee Lake in Mississippi.
Primary fish species residing in Okatibbee Lake
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Okatibbee Lake Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Collinsville Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Hamrick Road W, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Gin Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Center Hill Martin Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Okatibbee Recreational Lake Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Tailrace Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Pine Springs Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Twiltley Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Hamrick Road W, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Twiltley Branch Campground - 601 626-8068
Pelican's Cove RV Resort & Marina - 601 626-8080
Okatibbee Creek Park - 601 737-2370
601 737-2370 - 601 737-2370
Okatibbee Lake MS Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
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Contact Information
Okatibbee Lake
West Bank Park
8490 Okatibbee Dam Road
Collinsville, MS 39325
601 626-8431
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