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.
