Maples Creek Lake

Maples Creek Lake is located approximately 4 miles north of I-40 in Natchez Trace State Park. The directions from I-40 are: Take exit 116 (State Highway 114) to Maples Lake Road.

The lake is 90 acres and has a boat launching ramp, rental boats, a fishing pier, public restrooms, and a picnic area for the family.

TWRA Contact Information: Region 1 Office: 1-731-423-5725, Toll-Free: 1-800-372-3928, E-mail the office

Regulations

Statewide regulations apply for any species not listed below.

Largemouth Bass: No creel or length limit, only 1 fish over 18 inches in length may be harvested.

Bluegill: No creel or length limit.

Redear: 20 per day, no length limit.

Crappie (all species): No creel or length limit.

Blue/Channel Catfish: 5 per day in combination, no length limit.

TWRA Family Fishing Lakes License, Permit, and General Information

What you can catch

Fish Species Found

Largemouth bass - crappie - bluegill - redear sunfish - blue & channel catfish

Fishing Tips:

Fresh chicken livers, catalpa worms, and large nightcrawlers are almost always good baits for bottom-feeding catfish.
May through November are good fishing times.
Catfish feed heavily during the May pre-spawn time and in November as they prepare for the winter months.