Okatibbee Reservoir

The Okatibbee Reservoir was established in 1968 to lessen flooding along the Chickasawhay River and Okatibbee Creek and is situated in the central-eastern part of Mississippi. Today, Okatibbee Lake tourists can take advantage of the cottages, full hookups, and rustic campers there and take advantage of the many activities offered, from boating and birdwatching to fishing and hunting. The Okatibbee Reservoir, which also serves as a source of drinking water for the local government, was created by the earthen gravity dam known as Okatibbee Dam.

Okatibbee Reservoir reportedly offers some of Mississippi's best largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie fishing. Black bass, gizzard shad, threadfin shad, spotted sucker, blue catfish, channel catfish, warmouth, bluegill, longear sunfish, redear sunfish, spotted bass, white crappie, and black crappie are just a few of the many fish species found in the lake. At Okatibbee Reservoir, there are five public boat ramps available for complete lake access, and there is also bank fishing available.

Hunting for deer and squirrels is permitted in the nearby, almost 7,000-acre wilderness area that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages. At Okatibbee Reservoir, hunters also pursue rabbit, quail, and turkey, though to a lesser extent. The Okatibbee State Species Area, which is situated north of the Okatibbee Reservoir, is a crucial resource for the conservation and shelter of wildlife.

Location: Lauderdale County