Arkabutla Lake
Arkabutla Lake on the Coldwater River is a Corps reservoir with 11,870 acres at summer pool and 4,640 at winter pool. It has been held about 5 ft below winter pool since a 2023 emergency drawdown, pending dam repairs.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Crappie
Quality over quantity
Blue Catfish
Deep channel edges. Fresh cut shad. Big fish in winter.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
White Bass
Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Hwy 51 gravel rampRampGravel ramp beside Hwy 51 ramp lot for the northern fork of the Coldwater River; the 7 concrete ramps were inaccessible at the 2024 water level.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Arkabutla Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Arkabutla Lake ↗Local tips
- Check current water level and ramp status before going; the lake is held below winter pool for dam repair.
- Spillway is closed to the public during repairs.
- Crappie must be over 12 in; 15 per angler per day.
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