Long Creek Reservoir near Meridian: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Long Creek Reservoir in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. The country here is open plain. Surface area runs to roughly 247 acres, so plan for one area rather than the whole. The outline measures near 4.0 miles, so local knowledge counts. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Mississippi listings. You are 5.6 miles from Meridian. Marion is 6.2 miles away, with Nellieburg at 11 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Long Creek Reservoir

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluegill, redspotted sunfish, longear sunfish and blackbanded darter. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. On Long Creek Reservoir that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 80°F, while January sits near 44°F. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It sets the rhythm of the year at Long Creek Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Bonita Reservoir, 3.4 miles out. The position on Long Creek Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.