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Enid Lake

, Mississippi

Enid Lake is a US Army Corps of Engineers flood-control reservoir on the Yocona River built in 1954, with 16,130 acres at summer pool and 6,120 at winter pool. MDWFP manages the fishery.

N2 mi
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area16,130 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Spotted Bass●●○○○

Rocky banks and bluff ends. Jigs and finesse plastics.

Crappie●●●○○

Black and white crappie

White Bass●●○○○

No size or number limits

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Water Valley landingRamp
    Named by MDWFP as a white bass spot; Corps ramps, many inoperative during the July-January drawdown.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Crappie12 in minimum10 per angler per day (25 per boat with 3+ anglers)

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Crappie: troll jigs or crankbaits 15-20 ft near standing timber (MDWFP report).
  • White bass: shad-style jigs over firm bottom near Wallace/Hubbard Creek cove or Water Valley landing.
  • Fall drawdown starts Aug 1; many ramps are unusable until water returns - call (662) 563-4571.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.