Mississippi is one of those states fortunate enough to have an abundance of lakes. In fact, there are 119 public lakes throughout the state, each offering a unique vantage point and natural allure. But, out of all of these lakes, choosing a favorite can take a lot of work. So, we went ahead and polled our readers on our Only In Mississippi Facebook Page. Which of the lakes do you think our readers have chosen as the most beautiful lakes in Mississippi?
- Lake Ross Collins, MS
Michelle Griffith Joyner via Only In Mississippi Perhaps one of the smaller lakes on our list, this one is still worth mentioning. Lake Ross Collins is more of a local hang, but people rave about this fishing hotspot. Beyond being very clean and well-maintained, fishing in the lake is relaxing but also exciting! Lake Ross Collins, 9171 Collinsville Cir, Collinsville, MS 39325, USA
- Bay Springs Lake, MS
April Hardy via Only In Mississippi Bay Springs Lake is a hugely popular reservoir for fishing cold water bass, largely due in part because of the clean, clear water! The lake itself is approximately nine miles long, and is situated on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in Mississippi. Bay Springs Lake, Mississippi, USA
- Pickwick Lake, MS
Darla Taylor Adams via Only In Mississippi Many people call Pickwick Lake a slice of paradise in Mississippi. Why? Because it is filled with a wide variety of fish! Crappie, bream, catfish, sauger, and walleye are only a few fish varieties in this reservoir. What’s also fun to note about Pickwick Lake is that it’s one of the very few lakes in the U.S. located in three different states! Pickwick Lake Vacatons, 870 Eastport Rd, Iuka, MS 38852, USA
- Enid Lake, MS
Ping Paris via Only In Mississippi As one of four lakes in North Mississippi that is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Enid Lake is quite the place for unwinding for a long weekend. Guests love this lake located on the Yocona River for family camping opportunities, fishing, hiking, and more! Enid Lake, Mississippi, USA
- Lake Mohawk, MS
Mark Walker via Only In Mississippi Lake Mohawk is a fun recreation area for visitors who enjoy fishing, hiking, swimming, and much more. Clocking in at 149 acres in size, this lake is slightly smaller than most on this list, but still worth noting. The lake garnered its name from the Native American Mohawk tribe. Lake Mohawk, Mississippi 38829, USA
- Sardis Lake, MS
Matt Taylor via Only In Mississippi Sardis Lake is not only beautiful but it also is filled with fun for visitors of all ages. About an hour’s drive from Memphis Tennessee, this lake offers beach access, fishing, swimming, and even a 13-mile mountain biking trail! What a place to enjoy if you’d an avid outdoors fan or nature lover. Sardis Lake, Mississippi, USA
- White’s Creek Lake, MS
Michael Jones via Only In Mississippi Calling all campers! Head on over to White’s Creek Lake in Mississippi to spend a weekend in nature. Make sure to bring your fishing poles, too, as this lake is filled with bass, bream, catfish, and crappie. Located in the quaint town of Europa Mississippi, this place is perfect for great sunsets and open water. White’s Creek Lake, Mississippi 39744, USA
- Lake Washington, MS
Carol Ware Hunter via Only In Mississippi Anglers throughout the American Southeast congregate at Lake Washington, thanks to the bevy of channel catfish, bream, crappie, and largemouth bass. But other popular activities at this stunning lake include boating, water skiing, tubing, wildlife watching, and swimming! Lake Washington, Mississippi 38731, USA
- Lake Charlie Capps, MS
Emily Nichols via Only In Mississippi Bass fishing is coveted at Lake Charlie Capps, especially if you can find a decent spot near the towering cattails. But other than that, people who visit this lake can also enjoy some weekend camping, too. Pitch a tent and fall asleep to the soothing sounds of nature in Mississippi. Lake Charlie Capps, 98 Lake Rd, Rosedale, MS 38769, USA
- Grenada Lake, MS
Nanette Kinder via Only In Mississippi Grenada Lake is surrounded by gently rolling hills of trees, like pine and hardwood, smack dab at the entrance of the Mississippi Delta. This lake was originally constructed to help control flooding along the Yazoo River but now has become a haven for crappie anglers. Grenada Lake, Mississippi, USA
Did any of your favorites make the list of the most beautiful in Mississippi? Are there any left off the list that we should know about? Make sure to shout them out in the comments section! You can join our Mississippi Nature Lovers Facebook group to discover more epic lakes like these, but submit your photos of nature in Mississippi!
Michelle Griffith Joyner via Only In Mississippi
Perhaps one of the smaller lakes on our list, this one is still worth mentioning. Lake Ross Collins is more of a local hang, but people rave about this fishing hotspot. Beyond being very clean and well-maintained, fishing in the lake is relaxing but also exciting!
Lake Ross Collins, 9171 Collinsville Cir, Collinsville, MS 39325, USA
April Hardy via Only In Mississippi
Bay Springs Lake is a hugely popular reservoir for fishing cold water bass, largely due in part because of the clean, clear water! The lake itself is approximately nine miles long, and is situated on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in Mississippi.
Bay Springs Lake, Mississippi, USA
Darla Taylor Adams via Only In Mississippi
Many people call Pickwick Lake a slice of paradise in Mississippi. Why? Because it is filled with a wide variety of fish! Crappie, bream, catfish, sauger, and walleye are only a few fish varieties in this reservoir. What’s also fun to note about Pickwick Lake is that it’s one of the very few lakes in the U.S. located in three different states!
Pickwick Lake Vacatons, 870 Eastport Rd, Iuka, MS 38852, USA
Ping Paris via Only In Mississippi
As one of four lakes in North Mississippi that is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Enid Lake is quite the place for unwinding for a long weekend. Guests love this lake located on the Yocona River for family camping opportunities, fishing, hiking, and more!
Enid Lake, Mississippi, USA
Mark Walker via Only In Mississippi
Lake Mohawk is a fun recreation area for visitors who enjoy fishing, hiking, swimming, and much more. Clocking in at 149 acres in size, this lake is slightly smaller than most on this list, but still worth noting. The lake garnered its name from the Native American Mohawk tribe.
Lake Mohawk, Mississippi 38829, USA
Matt Taylor via Only In Mississippi
Sardis Lake is not only beautiful but it also is filled with fun for visitors of all ages. About an hour’s drive from Memphis Tennessee, this lake offers beach access, fishing, swimming, and even a 13-mile mountain biking trail! What a place to enjoy if you’d an avid outdoors fan or nature lover.
Sardis Lake, Mississippi, USA
Michael Jones via Only In Mississippi
Calling all campers! Head on over to White’s Creek Lake in Mississippi to spend a weekend in nature. Make sure to bring your fishing poles, too, as this lake is filled with bass, bream, catfish, and crappie. Located in the quaint town of Europa Mississippi, this place is perfect for great sunsets and open water.
White’s Creek Lake, Mississippi 39744, USA
Carol Ware Hunter via Only In Mississippi
Anglers throughout the American Southeast congregate at Lake Washington, thanks to the bevy of channel catfish, bream, crappie, and largemouth bass. But other popular activities at this stunning lake include boating, water skiing, tubing, wildlife watching, and swimming!
Lake Washington, Mississippi 38731, USA
Emily Nichols via Only In Mississippi
Bass fishing is coveted at Lake Charlie Capps, especially if you can find a decent spot near the towering cattails. But other than that, people who visit this lake can also enjoy some weekend camping, too. Pitch a tent and fall asleep to the soothing sounds of nature in Mississippi.
Lake Charlie Capps, 98 Lake Rd, Rosedale, MS 38769, USA
Nanette Kinder via Only In Mississippi
Grenada Lake is surrounded by gently rolling hills of trees, like pine and hardwood, smack dab at the entrance of the Mississippi Delta. This lake was originally constructed to help control flooding along the Yazoo River but now has become a haven for crappie anglers.
Grenada Lake, Mississippi, USA
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