The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Okatibbee Lake
Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 4,140 acres (6.5 sq mi)
63°F water, windy Friday (15 mph NNW).
About Okatibbee Lake
Okatibbee Lake spreads over 4,140 acres in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was made by Okatibbee Dam on the Okatibbee Creek. Okatibbee Lake is a flood-control reservoir on Okatibbee Creek near Meridian, Mississippi.
It stretches about 4.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 20 miles. At about 340 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Collinsville lies about 2 miles to the west.
- Size
- 4,140 acres (6.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 4.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 340 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Okatibbee Dam, Okatibbee Creek
- County
- Lauderdale County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Okatibbee Lake
Okatibbee Lake holds largemouth bass, striped bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill and sunfish. At 63°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodStriped bass
Comfortable range. Watch for birds and surface feeding.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:23 am · sunset 4:55 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Okatibbee Lake
- Collinsvilleabout 2 mi west
- Nellieburgabout 4.7 mi south
- Marionabout 8.6 mi southeast
- Meridianabout 8.9 mi southeast
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Questions about Okatibbee Lake
What fish are in Okatibbee Lake?
Okatibbee Lake holds largemouth bass, striped bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Okatibbee 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 Okatibbee Lake?
4,140 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Okatibbee Lake?
Collinsville is about 2 miles west; Nellieburg is about 4.7 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Okatibbee Lake today?
The surface was about 63°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Okatibbee Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
