The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Bee Lake
Holmes County, Mississippi · about 790 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Bee Lake
In Holmes County, Mississippi, Bee Lake covers about 790 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 23 miles. At about 100 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. The nearest town, Belzoni, is about 8.6 miles northwest. The closest city is Jackson, about 52 miles away.
- Size
- About 790 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 23 miles
- End to end
- About 5.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 100 ft
- County
- Holmes County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Bee Lake in Mississippi usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:30 am · sunset 5:00 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Bee Lake
- Belzoniabout 8.6 mi northwest
- Tchulaabout 9.1 mi northeast
- Yazoo Cityabout 13 mi south
- Lexingtonabout 16 mi east
- Jacksonnearest city, about 52 mi south
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Questions about Bee Lake
What fish are in Bee Lake?
Lakes like Bee Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Bee Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Bee Lake?
About 790 acres, with about 23 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Bee Lake?
Belzoni is about 8.6 miles northwest; Tchula is about 9.1 miles northeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Bee Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Bee Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
