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Barksdale Catfish Lakes, Columbus

Barksdale Catfish Lakes in Columbus, Mississippi stocks catfish. State rule: Residents normally need no license on private ponds, but if the owner charges a fee to fish, a Mississippi fishing license is required (unless otherwise exempt).

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Day ticket: key facts

Day ticketChecked November 9, 2026
PriceNot listed
How you payBy the pound
Fish
  • blue catfish
  • farm-raised catfish
StockingStocked with blue and farm-raised catfish
Fishing licenseNot listed by the lake
Mississippi pay lake license rule
SeasonMarch to November
Phone(662) 251-4782
Address6812 Hwy 182 E
Columbus, MS 39702
TypePay-by-the-pound pond

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Hours and season at Barksdale Catfish Lakes

Weekly hours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday3 pm to midnight
Saturdaymidnight to 2 am, 7 am to midnight
Sundaymidnight to 2 am, 3 pm to 8 pm

Season: March to November.Stocked with blue and farm-raised catfish.

Rules

Keep your catchNot listed
BaitNot listed
GearNot listed
Night fishingNot listed
KidsNot listed

Amenities

  • Fish cleaning

Tournaments and events

Events: Kids' fishing camps, Golden Triangle Outdoors Catfish Roundup.

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Last checked

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November 9, 2026
Prices and fish
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