Tunica Lake

Thirteen cutoffs along the Mississippi River were created as part of a 1933 United States Army Corps of Engineers project, which included Tunica Lake. The cutoff that eventually led to Tunica Lake was the last one built as part of the project in 1942, the year the lake was first discovered. A narrow canal named The Shoo Fly Bar links Tunica Lake with the Mississippi River.

The main fish species targeted by anglers at Tunica Lake are bream and crappie. Largemouth bass, white bass, yellow bass, bowfin, buffalo, channel catfish, common carp, drum, flathead catfish, gar, and green sunfish are just a few of the more fish species that may be found in Tunica Lake. Anglers should be aware that Tunica Lake's depths might change depending on the location and the river's stage.

Bream fishing is greatest in late May, around Memorial Day, when the water is colder and bream are spawning. Austin, a town with amenities, is located north of Tunica Lake, and on the south side of the lake is a tiny settlement with cottages, fishing camps, bait shops, an RV park, and four boat ramps. The Rabbit Factory by Larry Brown, published in 2003, makes notable reference of the lake.

Location: Lee County, Arkansas, Tunica County