Hennington Lake, Mississippi: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Within Lamar County, Mississippi, you have Hennington Lake. The water sits 315 feet up. At about 218 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The perimeter runs near 7.7 miles, so plan the walk before you start. Of the waters listed here in Lamar County, this is the largest. Supplies mean a trip to West Hattiesburg, 3.9 miles off. The big place round here is Jackson, 81 miles distant. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Hennington Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bluegill, channel catfish, longear sunfish, pearl darter and freckled darter. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. On Hennington Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 48°F in January to roughly 81°F in July. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Hennington Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is listed as public in our records, so the bank is open. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Should this one be busy, Cole Lake is 1.3 miles off. Ask locally about Hennington Lake if anything is unclear.