There have been anecdotal reports of an alligator sighting in Arkabutla Lake, as well as Sardis Lake.
Mississippi is bordered by the states of Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Arkansas. A portion of the state boundary is delineated by the Mississippi River.
The Mississippi river is one of the largest water bodies in the continental United States. Other major water bodies within the state include the Pearl River, Big Bl@ck River, Yazoo River, Pascagoula River, and the Tombigbee River.
An important fact about the State’s geography is that lakes makes up 3 percent of the total area. The major lakes in Mississippi are Sardis Lake, Grenada Lake, Arkabutla Lake, and the Ross Barnett Reservoir.
Arkabutla Lake Fishing & Boating Facts:
Counties: Desoto, Tate
Species: Black bass (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth bass); Crappie (combined black and white)
Lengths to Release: Black bass: no length limit; Crappie: 12 inches and under
Creel Limit: (per person, per day) Black bass: 10; Crappie: 15
Find more additional information at Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks.
Tip! Stay safe around alligators by following these rules shared by Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.