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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

7 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

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Orangespotted sunfish

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Largemouth bass

20 in · 5 lb

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General info

Bonita Lakes is a lake located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Redear sunfish.

Location

32°21′3.8″N 88°39′22.7″W
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Official website

www.bonitalakesms.com

When are Largemouth Bass biting on Bonita Lakes?

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Fishing regulations at Bonita Lakes, MS

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Mississippi can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

Meridian

3.0 miles away

Collinsville

14.7 miles away

Stonewall

16.9 miles away

Cuba

17.5 miles away

Lisman

24.0 miles away

Porterville

25.5 miles away

Decatur

27.0 miles away

Emelle

32.7 miles away

Shubuta

33.9 miles away

Bogue Chitto

36.7 miles away

Heidelberg

37.3 miles away

Pearl River

45.4 miles away

Sharon

46.5 miles away

Boligee

46.7 miles away

Panola

47.0 miles away

Cullomburg

49.0 miles away

Hillsboro

49.0 miles away

Demopolis

49.3 miles away

Linden

50.5 miles away

Macon

53.6 miles away

Laurel

53.6 miles away

Soso

54.9 miles away

Raleigh

55.3 miles away

Taylorsville

57.9 miles away

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FAQ about Bonita Lakes fishing

📍 Where is Bonita Lakes located?
Bonita Lakes is a lake located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States. Its coordinates are:
32°21′3.8″N 88°39′22.7″W
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🎣 Where on Bonita Lakes is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Bonita Lakes by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Bonita Lakes?
The most common species in Bonita Lakes are:
📢 What are the latest Bonita Lakes fishing reports?
The latest Bonita Lakes fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Bonita Lakes right now?
According to fishing regulations at Bonita Lakes, some of the species in season this October include: Red grouper, Gag grouper, Atlantic bluefin tuna, Lane snapper, and Greater amberjack. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Bonita Lakes?

Fishing in Mississippi requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, available online or at authorized retailers.

In Mississippi, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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