Top fish species at Cox Lake

Black bullhead
Black bullhead
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Black bullhead

16 in · 2 lb

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General info

Cox Lake is a lake located in Benton County, Mississippi, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black bullhead.

Location

34°41′40″N 89°17′23.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Cox Lake, 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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FAQ about Cox Lake fishing

📍 Where is Cox Lake located?
Cox Lake is a lake located in Benton County, Mississippi, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°41′40″N 89°17′23.5″W
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🎣 Where on Cox Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Cox Lake 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 Cox Lake?
The most common species in Cox Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Cox Lake fishing reports?
The latest Cox Lake fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Cox Lake right now?
According to fishing regulations at Cox Lake, some of the species in season this June include: Northern red snapper, Red grouper, Gag grouper, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Lane snapper. 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 Cox Lake?

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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